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THUNDER BAY -- Lenora Pauluik wants to scratch rappeling down the side of a 14-storey building off of her bucket list. The 79-year-old will have that chance Aug.

Rain? What rain? Yeah it poured for about an hour in the middle of the afternoon on Saturday, but the crappy weather did little to dampen the spirits of Thunder Bay Blues Festival attendees or the musicians there to entertain them.

THUNDER BAY -- Fran Oudshoorn has a special understanding of the voyageur lifestyle that played a vital role in the development of Canada. “We knew what it felt like to a rough, tough voyageur.

The forest tent caterpillar is on its way to Thunder Bay.

There’s no question who the crowd was there to see at Friday’s opening night at the 13th annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival. Rocker Melissa Etheridge was the No. 1 draw on most people’s list, including Cindy Scheiwiller’s.

THUNDER BAY -- TBT News has learned that the Thunder Bay Shipyard, which was operating under the name of Lakehead Marine Industria, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Company officials were unable to comment on the situation.

THUNDER BAY -- The head developer of the waterfront hotel and condos wants to put to rest a long held rumour in Thunder Bay.

Fort William First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau says CN is trespassing on reserve property.

THUNDER BAY -- A founder of the city’s Blues Festival and the Miles with the Giant Marathon has announced his intention to run for city council. Barry Streib on Friday declared he will seek an At-Large seat in the October municipal election.

Chippewa Park has gone to the birds. Birds of prey, that is.