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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

Mixed doubles provincials underway in Kakabeka Falls

Mixed doubles provincials underway in Kakabeka Falls

The provincial champion will represent Northern Ontario at the nationals in Summerside, P.E.I. next month.
Students get to meet future employers

Students get to meet future employers

Confederation College hosted their annual career and job fair on Tuesday.
Lakers defenceman charting his own path

Lakers defenceman charting his own path

Gavin Simon will be the first Minnesota-born player to ever play for the Southern New Hampshire NCAA Division III program starting next season.
Students showcase free throw skills

Students showcase free throw skills

The Knights of Columbus free throw competition has been held since 1972.
Young skiers take on Mount Baldy

Young skiers take on Mount Baldy

Competitors from Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie are battling it out in a three-day meet.
Tickets going fast for Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Tickets going fast for Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The 18-team competition starts on Feb. 14 in Thunder Bay.
Despins gets first win at provincials

Despins gets first win at provincials

Robyn Despins and Krista McCarville both picked up victories in Thursday morning’s game at the Port Arthur Curling Centre.
Nipigon coffee shop showcases community’s history

Nipigon coffee shop showcases community’s history

Love Coffee, XO opened up its doors in June.
Men’s provincial favourites start off strong

Men’s provincial favourites start off strong

Trevor Bonot and John Epping won their opening games at the playdowns on Wednesday.
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.
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