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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is encouraging all women born in either 1993 or 1994 to get a free human papillomavirus shot. The injections will be given out on Monday, Aug. 30 at an appointment-based clinic held between 3 p.m and 6 p.m.

Who says a Boys Night Out is nothing but trouble? In Thunder Bay each spring, it actually does a lot of good – $20,000 worth of good in 2012.

Cancer Care Ontario has taken over the space of former tenant Tornado Medical Systems on the sixth floor of the Whalen Building. Officials with Cancer Care Ontario made the announcement Thursday at a local media conference.

City police have received new reports about an injured bear roaming a section of the city. A Thunder Bay Police Services spokesperson says one of those new calls came in Wednesday evening to report a sighting near Hutton Park.

Local golfers are being encouraged to hit the links to help out the Thunder Bay and Area Disaster Relief Fund. A one-time charity golf tournament, scheduled for Sept.

Wednesday evening’s Summer in the Parks brought another season to a close after eight weeks of entertainment. The final Summer in the Parks had something for everyone this season.

Rural health fair features variety of exhibits The second annual Rural Health Fair is now underway at the NorWest Recreation Centre. Visitors were greeted by more than 80 booths, food vendors, and demonstrations.

Anyone wondering what it’s like aboard a warship can now head down to the lakeshore and get a look.

A northwestern Ontario MPP is crossing her fingers that she won't be called back to the provincial legislature next week. The province has threatened teachers and school boards with back-to-work legislation.

By just one vote, Harvey Yesno is the new Nishnawbe Aski Nation grand chief.