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Robin's robbed

Robin's robbed

A man armed with a knife robbed the Robin’s Donut South May Street location early Thursday morning. Police say the suspect entered the store with a scarf wrapped around his face and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Local visit

Local visit

The NDP’s finance critic says the federal budget ignores the North. Peggy Nash was in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, seeking input on the Conservative’s financial plan for the country, looking to bring regional issues back to Ottawa.

Vehicle search turns up nine kilograms of marijuana near Marathon

A routine speeding stop by Marathon OPP has led to a major drug seizure.

LCBO employees vote in favour of a strike

Unionized employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike should contract talks with the retail giant break down.
Open house

Open house

When it comes to buying a home a hundred dollars usually doesn’t go a long way. But that money could be all that’s needed to buy a $416,000 home in Sherwood Estates thanks to the 27th annual Rotary House Lottery.
Open house

Open house

When it comes to buying a home a hundred dollars usually doesn’t go a long way. But that money could be all that’s needed to buy a $416,000 home in Sherwood Estates thanks to the 27 th annual Rotary House Lottery.
Popular colour

Popular colour

It’s usually a bad thing when a student has to spend more time with the principal. But on Wednesday, the class that wore the most pink at Claude E. Garton Public School got extra recess time with principal Todd Miller.

Motion for directed verdict denied in case against OPP officer

The motion for a directed verdict in the case against an OPP officer accused of assault was denied Wednesday morning. Const.
Big winner

Big winner

Sherida Ward has just joined the million-dollar club. The 56-year-old mother of five learned she hit the jackpot when she played the encore portion of her Lotto 6-49 ticket during the draw on March 27.
Mining Readiness Strategy faces first public information meeting

Mining Readiness Strategy faces first public information meeting

The Mining Readiness Strategy received praise by some residents who say the city is moving in the right direction. More than 50 people attended the first public meeting of the draft final report of the city’s mining strategy.
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