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Liberal candidate Yves Fricot says he’s worried a Conservative government will make Canada weaker. The father of three entered the federal election as a candidate for Thunder Bay – Superior North.

Richard Harvey knows a thing or two about dealing with tough times.

With nearly 50 per cent of eligible voters traditionally staying away from the ballot box on election day, Scot Kyle believes the “so-called apathetic vote” will mobilize on May 2.

Last Sunday morning Jean Tozer knew something was wrong, though not immediately. Stricken with pains in her chest, she got out of bed and took an aspirin, hoping the discomfort went away.

OPP officers closed a portion of Highway 527 after a fuel truck travelling on the roadway burst into flames. Just after 3 p.m. Monday police received a call about the burning truck, located 45 kilometres north on Highway 527.

A Thunder Bay cab driver is down about $200 after becoming the victim of a robbery Monday night. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say the taxi was called to Jasper Drive just before midnight.

Moe Comuzzi-Stehmann is looking to add to her family’s political dynasty in Thunder Bay.

Out of 308 Members of Parliament, there are none with scientific doctorates.

Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff says he can hit the ground running if elected as the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay – Rainy River.

John Rafferty is proud of his time as Thunder Bay-Rainy River’s Member of Parliament and wants to continue his work.