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Week in Review: Week 5

Week in Review: Week 5

Here are the stories that had received the most attention in Week 5 of 2015: 5 Man accused of murder in cinema stabbing out on bail The man accused of murder following a vicious stabbing in front of a movie theatre in 2014 remains out on bail while t
St. Joseph’s Care Group launches new virtual health-care research centre

St. Joseph’s Care Group launches new virtual health-care research centre

THUNDER BAY -- A new centre could help the region become a leader in health-care research. St.
City hall bus terminal may become permanent, irking area business owners

City hall bus terminal may become permanent, irking area business owners

THUNDER BAY -- On any given day, if the wind is blowing from the west, Joe Salini starts his morning with a waft of diesel.
The fraud case against a former Christmas Cheer Fund chair was adjourned Friday

The fraud case against a former Christmas Cheer Fund chair was adjourned Friday

THUNDER BAY – The fraud case against the former head of the Christmas Cheer Fund has been put on hold as the mental health of the accused is assessed.
Police, firefighters investigate potentially hazardous Fort William Road crash

Police, firefighters investigate potentially hazardous Fort William Road crash

A 22-year-old fuel-truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries Thursday night after crashing into a concrete pole and winding up in a ditch along Fort William Road.
CNIB brings back Dining in the Dark event

CNIB brings back Dining in the Dark event

THUNDER BAY -- The local chapter of the Canadian Institute for the Blind is bringing back a popular fundraiser in the hopes of making it an annual event.

Sandy Beach issue has no impact on 2015 budget: City

THUNDER BAY -- The city says Sandy Beach campers are wrong on their numbers and wrong to tell the public letting them stay would help this year's budget.

Paramedics witness spike in cold weather related emergency calls

THUNDER BAY -- Paramedics have responded to at least five emergency calls for people suffering from exposure in the cold weather.

Hospital patient care receives financial boost from $65K Family Care grants

THUNDER BAY -- Patient care at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre received a $65,000 boost Thursday. A total of 41 Family Care grants were handed out, for hospital improvements which benefit patients. There were applications this year.
Man’s 350 km trek to raise awareness for First Nation suicide, substance abuse

Man’s 350 km trek to raise awareness for First Nation suicide, substance abuse

THUNDER BAY -- Gary Sugarhead admitted it got lonely as he trekked through snowy Northern Ontario forests, his attempt to raise awareness of substance abuse and suicide in remote First Nations communities.
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