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THUNDER BAY -- A city man is facing the possibility of a hefty fine after being pulled over for allegedly stunt driving.

Skating on thin ice is a good way to get oneself killed, says a public education officer with Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue.

A pair of Vancouver artists say it’s frustrating to have to come back to Thunder Bay again to repair their vandalized sculptures. Paul Slipper and Nadine Stefan are the sculptors of 10 granite balloon animals on display at the waterfront.

The Huron Carole isn’t just bringing a message of peace and good will. The Dec. 2 concert with Canadian musicians Sarah Slean, Susan Aglukark and Tom Jackson is also about helping out those in the community in need.

A portion of Arthur Street was closed Saturday night as police investigated a two-car collision that sent two males to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police on scene said a Ford Focus travelling eastbound at about 10:45 p.m.

While some residents lamented the arrival of winter with Friday’s snowfall, others jumped for joy and headed for the hills.

The last year has been one of the best of Shane Bunting’s life. Better known as Madchild, a member of the hit Canadian hip-hop group Swollen Members, Bunting released his first solo album Dope Sick this past summer. The album instantly hit No.

Lawyers representing Terrace Bay Pulp Inc. and Venshore Mechanical Ltd. had an initial court appearance today.

About 70 jobs will be created in the region from the contracts awarded to produce biomass wood pellets to fuel the Atikokan Generatiing Station.

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and Lakehead Public Schools have reached a tentative agreement. Details of the agreement will remain confidential until it has been ratified.