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Suspect robs restaurant at knife-point Saturday evening

A local restaurant was robbed Saturday evening. A person, armed with a knife and wearing a ski mask, entered a pizza restaurant on the city’s south side around 9:20 pm. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Next step

Next step

George Saarinen couldn’t be happier that he won’t be eating a Christmas dinner. A couple of weeks ago the 53-year-old got a phone call he’s been waiting to hear for nearly two years. Saarinen’s sleeve gastrectomy is booked.
Grain ship tragedy

Grain ship tragedy

THUNDER BAY -- It’s been a difficult time for the crew members aboard the Tecumseh after a weekend tragedy, says the president of the company that owns the ship.

Brothers hoping to party for a cure

One of Thunder Bay's longest-lasting Christmas charity parties came to an end last year. The "Stu Kennedy Bash" wrapped after 40 years. Now, a pair of brothers are hoping to fill that void.

Local fire fighters awarded for honour

Two and a half years ago, Harley Hakanen and Anthony Hockenhull saved a life. They performed a daring water rescue, successfully extracting a victim from a submerged vehicle near the marina.

OLG starts new initiative to find private operators

Ontario Lottery and Gaming has launched a new initiative to find private sector operators for its gaming facilities. It includes bundling operations in the various geographic zones to make the packages more attractive to interested parties.
Controversial road

Controversial road

Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Grand Chief warns that development of the Ring of Fire won’t go ahead unless First Nation communities can feel a positive economic impact.
Financial shortfall, spike in need lead to challenging season for Cheer campaign.

Financial shortfall, spike in need lead to challenging season for Cheer campaign.

THUNDER BAY -- A shortfall of $27,000 from last year’s Christmas Cheer campaign means there will be less food in this year’s hampers.

White Coat, Black Art host offers keynote at local Alzheimer Rendezvous

THUNDER BAY -- Every five minutes, another person in Canada is diagnosed with dementia.
Living with stigma

Living with stigma

THUNDER BAY -- There are still times people take a step back from Rene Boucher when he tells them he is living with HIV.
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