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THUNDER BAY -- Capri Anderson’s song writing and voice is getting some attention on YouTube.

Ontario Liberals will be choosing a new leader to replace Premier Dalton McGuinty in less than two weeks time. It appears the vast majority of the delegates from Northwestern Ontario will be supporting Sandra Pupatello, at least on the first ballot.

Thunder Bay Police Insp. Lorne Clifford has a greater appreciation for being a Canadian after spending a year in Palestine.

NIPIGON, Ont. -- Motorists traveling through the Nipigon area Wednesday afternoon should be prepared for some potential delays. A Day of Action rally is being held as part of the Idle No More movement.

THUNDER BAY -- Mayor Keith Hobbs was a rookie police officer when Const. John Kusznier was shot in the line of duty on Jan. 15, 1978.

Ontario’s Regional Chief is asking participants in Wednesday’s Day of Action to remember safety first. In a letter addressed to First Nations community chiefs and councils across the province, Stan Beardy urges caution and care.

City council decided that they don’t want to wait anymore to start on the upgrading of the Golf Links and Junot Avenue corridor.

THUNDER BAY -- Residents can now place their food and drink orders a bit later at the Prince Arthur’s Landing restaurant. The Bight restaurant at Marina Park had to close at 11 p.m. because of a municipal bylaw.

THUNDER BAY -- About 70 people could lose their jobs because of more cuts outlined in the federal government’s omnibus budget bill.

THUNDER BAY -- As the clock strikes midnight Monday, the city’s shipping season will come to a close as the last ship leaves the port.