Local man wins national contest
A Thunder Bay resident was given keys to a brand new car Wednesday after his ballot was chosen in a nation-wide contest. Mr. Lube officials presented Blain Boyd with a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The...
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Kindergarten all day
Parents can register their children for all-day Kindergarten programs at eight local schools, the province announced Tuesday. MPP Bill Mauro (Thunder Bay – Atikokan) made the provincial announcement...
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Sober thoughts
High school students aren’t pulling punches in a drama production against drunk driving. St. Patrick High School's Grade 12 drama class, in partnership the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, has started...
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Snowarama kickoff
Independence is the most thing important thing a person can have, especially when living with a physical disability. For Jacqueline Lauchie’s son Zachary was two years old, when they learned he would...
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New Year’s resolution
A world record is being attempted while trying to work off the holiday pounds in a simultaneous fitness workout. There were 37 participants at Confederation College’s bubble on Saturday. The...
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Student’s symphony
Colin Smyk has gone to see the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra play from time to time, but when he goes to the Auditorium Jan. 20, he’ll be one of 28 Sir Winston Churchill high school students to have...
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New doctor in town
In Russia, the word troika is revered. Meaning a collection of three, it permeates Russian literature, art and culture. It should come as no surprise that radiologist David Kisselgoff, a native of the...
View ArticleFiTV: The decade in television
It’s been a strange decade in television. Moving at the speed of light, who knew where it would go when 2000 began? In 1999, Matthew McConaughey starred in Ed TV, a movie about a guy whose life becomes...
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The other white meat
Glazed pork roast with root vegetables (serves 4 – 6 ) 2lb centre cut boneless pork loin roastKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 ½ tbsp Dijon or grainy mustard1 ½ tbsp honey2 tbsp roughly...
View ArticleFiTV: The decade in television
It’s been a strange decade in television. Moving at the speed of light, who knew where it would go when 2000 began? In 1999, Matthew McConaughey starred in Ed TV, a movie about a guy whose life becomes...
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Governor General delivers Caring Canadian Awards to local volunteers (19 PHOTOS)
THUNDER BAY -- Daniel-Kwaku Voss doesn't volunteer to get awards. The 17-year-old started giving his time while in the sea cadets. Involved in several youth initiatives and the Regional Multicultural...
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Westgate students among beneficiaries of Law Enforcement Torch run donation
THUNDER BAY -- Mitchell Muncaster is a lifelong fan of Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Thanks to a donation of hockey equipment through the generosity of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the...
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New technology, crops a big part in the rapidly changing agriculture industry
KAKBEKA FALLS, Ont. – Like any industry, technological advances have impacted agriculture in ways most farmers in previous generations never thought possible. Keeping up can be full-time job. On...
View ArticleGenNext Dodgeball Tournament set for June 4 at LU Hanger
Rock 94, 91.5 CKPR, Energy 103 104 is proud to support the GenNext Dodgeball Tournament in support of the United Way Thunder Bay. The United Way of Thunder Bay’s GenNext Cabinet will be holding their...
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Power of Humanity Award going to deserving, important community members
THUNDER BAY -- Jerome Harvey says the Red Cross and his own Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity have a lot in common. Both organizations work hard to help locally, but each also has a global...
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TBSO executive director stepping aside
THUNDER BAY - The executive director of the symphony orchestra is stepping down. The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra announced Thursday that executive director Shannon Whidden, who has served in the...
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City honours local arts and heritage talent
The achievements and contributions of local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay’s annual Arts & Heritage Awards, presented by...
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Thunder Bay’s food scene is world class, says local New York Times reviewed chef
THUNDER BAY – There is a food scene in Thunder Bay that is world class and comparable to some of North America’s most reputable culinary cities. That’s according to Cole Snell, owner and head chef of...
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Spring Home and Garden show expected to draw huge crowd (13 PHOTOS)
THUNDER BAY -- Organizers of the Spring Home and Garden Show are expecting to see 20,000 people this weekend. The three-day event is being held on the Canadian Exhibition property and kicked off...
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Over 300 soak and freeze to support Special Olympics
THUNDER BAY -- Warren Giertuga showed his support as he jumped into freezing cold Lake Superior for the seventh time. It's quite a shock, the Thunder Bay corrections officer said after taking a plunge...
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