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THUNDER BAY -- Residents at McKellar Place are breathing a sigh of relief.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has hit the rails again and will be visiting more than 150 communities across this region. Each event features a boxcar stage, a lineup of great musical talent and a contribution to the local food bank.

THUNDER BAY -- A small local organization has made it through to the semi-final round in a national competition to secure start-up money. Now they're asking residents for their support to help Kitty Kare qualify for the finals.

It will cost the city $1.45 million to upgrade the Atlantic Avenue sewage treatment plant, according to recommendations made by an outside consultant.

THUNDER BAY -- The city's residents shouldn’t be expecting Monday’s warm weather to continue this week. “It’s a one-day wonder really,” said Peter Kimbell, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada.

THUNDER BAY -- A neighbour who lives across the street from the site of the city’s latest murder says it was only a matter of time. Forty-eight-year-old Martin Fabian Achneepineskum was stabbed to death Sunday afternoon at 229 McIntyre Street.

A local restaurant was robbed Saturday evening. A person, armed with a knife and wearing a ski mask, entered a pizza restaurant on the city’s south side around 9:20 pm. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

George Saarinen couldn’t be happier that he won’t be eating a Christmas dinner. A couple of weeks ago the 53-year-old got a phone call he’s been waiting to hear for nearly two years. Saarinen’s sleeve gastrectomy is booked.

THUNDER BAY -- It’s been a difficult time for the crew members aboard the Tecumseh after a weekend tragedy, says the president of the company that owns the ship.

One of Thunder Bay's longest-lasting Christmas charity parties came to an end last year. The "Stu Kennedy Bash" wrapped after 40 years. Now, a pair of brothers are hoping to fill that void.