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THUNDER BAY -- The United Way flew past its $2.6 million 2014 campaign goal, surpassing the mark by nearly $60,000. Campaign chairman Michael Nitz said there’s a reason they set such a lofty goal.

THUNDER BAY -- It’s golden times for DeBruin Greenhouses. There is no lull on the horizon for owner and CEO Arjen DeBruin and he’s ready for it.

THUNDER BAY -- Nicole Gallinger was like any expectant mother. She was thrilled and looking forward to raising her child, ready to share laughter and tears with her husband and family as their first bundle of joy arrived in the world.

THUNDER BAY -- The Guardian Angels have a new home in this city. The non-profit volunteer group was offered a space at 112 North May Street.

THUNDER BAY -- The driver of a tanker truck involved in an nighttime crash earlier this month has been charged. Thunder Bay Police Service officers say they have charged the 22-year-old driver, who allegedly drove his vehicle off the roadway on Feb.

THUNDER BAY -- A 16-year-old pedestrian struck by a vehicle Wednesday near Selkirk and Walsh Streets has been charged. Thunder Bay Police Service officers say the incident took place at that intersection at 3 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- This could be the city's coldest February ever.

MARATHON, Ont -- Police are investigating a hit and run that took place on Highway 17 near White River. Officials with the OPP say the incident took place just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday about 24 kilometres east of White River.

THUNDER BAY -- City council heard some concerns, were asked to make some considerations and even received some rare kudos Wednesday night.

THUNDER BAY -- Autumn Longpeter-Esquega lost her father to suicide when she was just six years old and there isn’t a day she doesn’t think about him. “He is my remedy and he keeps me going every day,” she said.