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Oliver-Paipoonge is getting some federal help with improvements to the Murillo Community Centre. The municipality has received a $90,000 grant from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund.

For 30 years the Tragically Hip have criss-crossed Canada, documenting the country’s past, present and future in song. Revered for 30 years north of the 49th parallel, the Kingston, Ont.

A nickel for your thoughts? Canada’s pennies will be phased out of the coinage system starting on Feb. 4.

THUNDER BAY -- About 400 students at Lakehead University were lucky the mercury didn't drop too low last night. A hot-water pipe at the LU residences broke Monday, leaving the Prettie and Bartley units with no heat or hot water overnight.

The Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives will be in Thunder Bay later this week. Tim Hudak is scheduled to attend a media event on Thursday. While nothing official has been released, sources say the event will take place at 11:30 a.m.

THUNDER BAY -- It’s never too early to start fundraising for one of the city’s biggest charitable events. Now in its 14th year, the Relay For Life will take place June 14 at Fort William Historical Park.

Tbnewswatch.com would like to make a correction on a story published Monday dealing with disciplinary action by the Ontario College of Teachers against a Thunder Bay elementary school principal.

THUNDER BAY -- City police say they are aware of a potential witness in an alleged sexual assault case, however, that witness has not come forward.

THUNDER BAY -- Learning about math and engineering can be fun – and a little wet too. On Tuesday Grade 7 students gathered at Thunder Bay’s Canada Games Complex for the annual Skills Canada Ontario cardboard boat race competition.

THUNDER BAY -- The Port Arthur Rotary Club is helping to make sure students get a healthy snack during their day. The Rotary Club held a meeting to present six organizations with cheques totaling more than $6,000.