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Mountain rescue

Mountain rescue

A man stuck on Mount McKay has been successfully rescued after being stranded for more than eight hours. The 24-year-old male attempted to use a speed wing parachute from the top of the mountain late Saturday afternoon and became stuck on the side.
'Guardian angels'

'Guardian angels'

After witnessing a tragic event, Ryan Bliznikas was driven to learn CPR. He saw an acquaintance pass away from a cardiac arrest during a recent floor hockey game and none of the other participants had experience in the life saving technique.

Stepping forward against violence

Carlos Santander-Maturana hopes wearing high-heels will play a role in eliminating violence against women.
Working scared

Working scared

Workers shouldn’t afraid to report their injuries, says Steve Mantis.

Province hosting Open Government engagement session in the city Monday

The Ontario government is looking to change the way citizens view government. On Monday, the Open Government Engagement Team will host a public session at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay to talk to people about how to make government more accessible.
'Tough decision'

'Tough decision'

Judy Wrigley wishes she could be a fly on the wall Christmas morning when a child opens a present she made.

Gravelle disappointed with federal Ring of Fire response, says project ready to move forward

Comments from the federal government downplaying the importance of the Ring of Fire are disappointing, says Ontario’s mines minister.
Jersey Day

Jersey Day

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre staff showed off their favourite team colour on Friday, all in the name of promoting an active lifestyle.
Still needed

Still needed

While the city has been without a MADD chapter for more than a year, the organization's services are still needed.

Pigeon River crossing busy on Black Friday weekend last year

Canadians were heavy spenders on Black Friday of 2012. According to figures supplied by the Canada Border Services Agency, 651 travellers paid $45,971 in duties and taxes between Nov. 22 and Nov.
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