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Lucas Punkari

Lucas Punkari

Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Lucas was a sports reporter for several publications over the last decade prior to arriving in Thunder Bay to serve as Newswatch's Featured Content Editor. If he's not at the office, Lucas is likely watching current or retro sporting events, listening to music or following along with Kyle Larson's dirt racing exploits.

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lpunkari@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Lucas

"Surreal" run to the gold for George

"Surreal" run to the gold for George

The Thunder Bay product helped Canada win the IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship on Sunday.
Education, bragging rights part of mine rescue competitions

Education, bragging rights part of mine rescue competitions

The Ontario Mine Rescue regional competitions for the Red Lake and Thunder Bay districts take place Thursday at the NorWest Arena.
Indigenous high school students get a taste of life at Lakehead University

Indigenous high school students get a taste of life at Lakehead University

The university welcomed 200 students from area high schools for its annual Indigenous preview day.
Art show highlights talented seniors

Art show highlights talented seniors

The Spring into Art Show and Sale runs from May 3-8 at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre.
Bombers gearing up for Centennial Cup challenge

Bombers gearing up for Centennial Cup challenge

The Bill Salonen Cup champions are off to Oakville to compete for the national Junior A championship.
Chill goalkeeper makes history

Chill goalkeeper makes history

Joseph Ianni will play for the Ontario XCEL U14 red program in Markham this month.
Chill duo to play for Ontario squads

Chill duo to play for Ontario squads

Forward Alex Iossa and centre-back Nathan Miller will be playing on provincial U17 and U15 squads next month.
Tootoo aims to inspire by telling his story

Tootoo aims to inspire by telling his story

The former National Hockey League forward was the guest speaker at the Salvation Army’s Journey to Life dinner on Thursday.
Students take part in Special Olympics multi-sport day

Students take part in Special Olympics multi-sport day

Over 200 elementary students from 18 schools in Thunder Bay tried out different sports at Lakehead University on Thursday.
First responders relay added to Ten Mile Road Race

First responders relay added to Ten Mile Road Race

The 88th edition of the event is set for May 20.
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