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Pearl Mist arrives in Thunder Bay

Pearl Mist arrives in Thunder Bay

Paul Pepe said Thunder Bay is “a growing destination for the cruising market" which "offers something very unique that cruisers can’t get in other markets as well.” 
Mayor feels human rights approach to homelessness isn’t working

Mayor feels human rights approach to homelessness isn’t working

Mayor Ken Boshcoff’s retraction described the safer supply program run by NorWest Community Health Centres, which is funded by Health Canada.
Advocates asking the province to extend age benefits for WSIB claims

Advocates asking the province to extend age benefits for WSIB claims

The Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups held an online meeting and gathered at the OPSEU office on Memorial Avenue to ask the provincial government for continued funding for injured people 65 years and older under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. 
Longtime swimmer keeping active while reaching the podium

Longtime swimmer keeping active while reaching the podium

Shaun Naroski won a pair of silver medals at the national masters swimming championships last month.
Man charged with impaired, dangerous driving after collision

Man charged with impaired, dangerous driving after collision

Police said the responding officer spoke to the driver and observed multiple signs of impairment. The driver was arrested. 
Gov't petition response disappoints anti-nuclear groups

Gov't petition response disappoints anti-nuclear groups

Last month the opposing groups presented to the House of Commons the results of an online petition bearing more than 3,300 signatures from people concerned about the transportation plan.
New squash court floors a long time coming

New squash court floors a long time coming

Fort Frances squash players are getting used to the new court floors at the Memorial Sports Centre, which were replaced for the first time in over three decades.
Folk festival seeks billets, volunteers

Folk festival seeks billets, volunteers

Proximity is a key factor for those interested in becoming billets but anyone can apply to be a volunteer. Dougall Media spoke with Elly Tose, artistic director of Live from the Rock, about all of the excitement and work being done to ensure this year's folk festival goes off without a hitch.
Town council provides more funding for Canada Day fireworks

Town council provides more funding for Canada Day fireworks

At the request of fireworks organizer Dave Coats, councillors decided to dip into funds to cover some of the cost of fireworks on Canada Day.
Local food producers finding retail pathways

Local food producers finding retail pathways

The relationship between Thunder Bay-area stores and local producers continues to sprout.
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