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Here’s a look at the stories that had readers chatting in April: 1. Residents of an Oliver Road apartment building were shocked to learn about the murder of a 61-year-old-woman.

When Heli Kijanen felt like her future had been ripped out of her hands, she almost took her own life. “I’m sitting here today because of my daughters,” said the former RCMP officer and Thunder Bay resident.

Toys for Tots wrapped up its annual campaign with a big cheque for the Christmas Cheer Fund. The campaign came just shy of $150,000, which will be used to purchase toys for next year’s campaign.

Injured workers rally against consulting firm report Injured workers across this province have handed out The Grinch who Stole Christmas Award to consulting firm, KPMG.

KWG Resources, a junior exploration company, is helping the United Way provide some comfort to Dennis Franklin Cromarty students. The company and charitable organization will be working with Wasaya group to raise money for a student residence.

There has been a strong response to a Canadian Blood Services call for more plasma donations this holiday season. But officials say more is still needed.

Ken Boshcoff says he’s shocked with the number of drivers in the city who can’t provide proof of insurance.

Thunder Bay Transit will be operating regular schedule throughout the holiday season with the exception of Boxing Day, Monday, Dec. 26. On that day transit services will be running on its holiday and Sunday schedules. For more information, visit www.

Thunder Bay's taxi and limo bylaws are being put under a microscope. For the first time since the mid-‘90s the city is doing a review of its policies.

Three youth have been charged after police stopped a robbery at a south side Mac’s store early Thursday morning. At about 12:30 a.m. three males, ages 14, 15 and 17, entered the Mac’s on the corner of Arthur and Edward Streets.