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Music may soothe the savage beast, but it sure as heck has the opposite effect on a gymnasium full of elementary school students.

A local group has danced, sung and acted its way into providing much needed disaster relief for the city. The Thunder Bay chapter of the Canadian Red Cross currently has 40 disaster response volunteers throughout the district.

The possibility of having a driver’s licence revoked is a concern for many seniors. This week, dozens of older drivers received a refresher course on how to drive safely, so they can remain on the roads.

More than $6 million in contracts will come before council for approval Monday night. The money is for sidewalks, streets, sewer and water main work and continuing upgrades at the Whalen Building.

It appears no one was hurt Sunday night when fire swept through the second floor of a Picton Avenue home in Thunder Bay.

The Folklore Festival has always been a family event.

Robert Hughes always remembers his fallen friends during ceremonies like the Battle of the Atlantic commemoration. A member of the Merchant Navy Association, Hughes served on merchant ships throughout the Second World War.

Aroland First Nation has filed a freedom of information act, saying the Ontario government and Cliffs Natural Resources have been holding confidential meetings.

Sarah Kerton wants her young son Jude to enjoy the lifestyle she did growing up.

Getting to know your neighbourhood and the people in it is one way to increase safety. “I believe the more people you know in your neighbourhood, the less fear you have,” said Linda Bruins, coordinator of Evergreen A United Neighbourhood.