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Body of missing man recovered from area lake

The body of a Minnesota man that had been missing for almost a month has been recovered. Fred Bisel, 68, was on a snowmobile with friend in the area of Goose Neck Narrows on Lake of the Woods. Bisel broke through the ice.
Irwin enters mayor's race as city's third candidate

Irwin enters mayor's race as city's third candidate

Make it three in the race for Thunder Bay’s mayor’s chair.
Waiter race

Waiter race

Waiters and waitress say a good server is polite, friendly and doesn’t spill anything. Confederation College Hospitality Management Program held its first "who’s the greater waiter" race outside Ryan Hall on Sunday.
Firefighters take care of McCluskey Drive blaze

Firefighters take care of McCluskey Drive blaze

Neighbours on McCluskey Drive say fires in the area are rare, despite the dry conditions. Neebing Volunteer Firefighters Department arrived at 722 McCluskey Dr. shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Running for life

Running for life

An organ recipient said she didn’t even know she had someone else’s liver until she woke up in a hospital bed more than 140 kilometres from her home.

Fort Frances toddler found safe

A two-year -old-child returned home after reportedly missing for a few hours. Fort Frances Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police received a call from a local man saying he found a child standing alone outside his residence about 4 a.m.
Wind turbine debate continues as councillor seeks study

Wind turbine debate continues as councillor seeks study

A Thunder Bay city councillor says she is willing to delay a proposed wind-farm project several years, if necessary, in order to get scientific evidence one way or the other about the health effects wind turbines have on human populations. Coun.
French festival announced

French festival announced

Organizers for the second Francophone Festival say they want the city and the region to know that French culture is alive and well. The Ontario government announced its funding of $40,000 for the event at the Francophone Centre on Friday.
The first saltie arrives in Thunder Bay

The first saltie arrives in Thunder Bay

The first saltie of the season didn’t quite sail smoothly into the Thunder Bay harbour Thursday morning. As the Federal Saguenay prepared to dock at the Viterra C elevator at about 9:30 a.m.

Local mass held for Polish tragedy

Hundreds of Thunder Bay residents and politicians came together Thursday night to mourn the loss of Poland's most prominent leaders. More than 300 people attended the evening mass at St.
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