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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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Recent Work by Lucas

City’s winter tourism programming gets boost

City’s winter tourism programming gets boost

The City of Thunder Bay received a $230,821 investment for the winter tourism programming from FedNor on Friday.
Snowarama set to celebrate major milestones

Snowarama set to celebrate major milestones

This year’s ride in Grand Portage is the 20th held for the Thunder Bay region and is the silver anniversary edition for Easter Seals Ontario.
Association aims to get female students involved in sports

Association aims to get female students involved in sports

The Lakehead Women in Sports Association has been active since 2022.
Cyclists brave elements to promote bike lanes

Cyclists brave elements to promote bike lanes

The Just Bike Thunder Bay Full Moon Mass Bike rides have been taking place since September.
Ice Dogs set to face an unique opponent

Ice Dogs set to face an unique opponent

The Superior International Junior Hockey League club will take on members of Dryden Emergency Services in a fundraising game on Jan. 19.
Sunday snowfall huge for Sleeping Giant Loppet

Sunday snowfall huge for Sleeping Giant Loppet

This year’s event is slated to take place on March 1.
Heartbreak and hockey: local author realizes dream with 1st novel

Heartbreak and hockey: local author realizes dream with 1st novel

Angelia M. Swan’s debut novel, Wasted Time, came out in November.
Learning the best ways to avoid slips and falls

Learning the best ways to avoid slips and falls

The Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre hosted a bone health and fall prevention lunch and learn event on Thursday afternoon
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg author launches book with global connections

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg author launches book with global connections

Chantelle Richmond held a book launch and signing event at the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Community Hall on Wednesday night.
George stymies Finland in World Junior opener

George stymies Finland in World Junior opener

The Thunder Bay netminder made 31 saves in Canada's opening game.
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