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Two Thunder Bay residents win big money from scratch ticket games

TORONTO, Ont -- Two Thunder Bay residents have won major jackpots from scratch tickets lottery games, OLG officials confirmed Friday morning. Kimberley McKenzie won a $100,000 top prize from an Instant Crossword Trippler.

Oct 24, 2014 11:03 AM Read more >

Meet the Candidates: No longer the rookie candidate, Keith Hobbs is running with experience

Four years ago, Keith Hobbs was a man on a mission.

Oct 24, 2014 10:40 AM Read more >

Man convicted in brutal assault given time served, victim remains in wheelchair

THUNDER BAY -- A 22-year-old man was released Thursday after being sentenced to time served for his role in a vicious assault, while his victim watched from the wheelchair he remains in.

Oct 23, 2014 4:52 PM Read more >

Despite low risk, local hospital prepares for deadly Ebola virus

THUNDER BAY -- The province isn't taking any chances when it comes to Ebola.

Oct 23, 2014 4:31 PM Read more >

Seeing Elder Life Program results ‘rewarding’ for participating volunteers

THUNDER BAY -- When Marcia Hiiro was asked to volunteer for a new hospital program, she jumped at the chance.

Oct 23, 2014 3:36 PM Read more >

Police arrest two suspects in connection with city’s 10th homicide investigation of 2014

THUNDER BAY -- Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with the city’s 10th homicide of the year.

Oct 23, 2014 2:35 PM Read more >

Accessibility Photo and Voice Challenge aims to create more public awareness, promote respect

Tessa Soderberg is angry. The visually impaired woman says too often she’ll enter a store, only to be told her guide dog isn’t allowed to be there, despite it being against the law to do so.

Oct 23, 2014 2:32 PM Read more >

Charity event Thunder on Rails Model Railroad Show leaves the station this weekend

THUNDER BAY -- Brian Thom has been playing with model trains since he was about three years old.

Oct 23, 2014 1:37 PM Read more >

OLG quarterly payment to city nearly $600,000

OLG quarterly payment to city nearly $600,000 THUNDER BAY -- Ontario Lottery and Gaming has made its second quarter payment to the city from the slot-machine revenues of the Thunder Bay casino.

Oct 23, 2014 11:25 AM Read more >

Meet the Candidates: Ken Boshcoff's campaign is focused on the city's social ills

Ken Boshcoff is ready to tackle the city’s social issues. “We’ve got to step up to the plate.

Oct 23, 2014 10:40 AM Read more >