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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

Marathon bird watchers battle through the elements

Marathon bird watchers battle through the elements

The Christmas bird count took place in Marathon on Sunday.
McCarville goes undefeated at Collingwood cashspiel

McCarville goes undefeated at Collingwood cashspiel

The Fort William Curling Club rink defeated Holly Duncan in Sunday's final.
Holiday Wishes Tree Campaign wants a gift for every child this Christmas

Holiday Wishes Tree Campaign wants a gift for every child this Christmas

The Children’s Aid Society Thunder Bay District hopes to collect 400 gifts for children and youth this year.
Jamie Kompon bringing Stanley Cup to Thunder Bay

Jamie Kompon bringing Stanley Cup to Thunder Bay

The Florida Panthers assistant coach will bring hockey's biggest prize to Port Arthur Stadium on Sept. 11.
Gordon Edward Pike

Gordon Edward Pike

North of Superior Counselling committed to promoting wellness and recovery

North of Superior Counselling committed to promoting wellness and recovery

Founded in 1983, NOSP serves a 61,000 square kilometre area. Its mission is to work together to optimize health and well-being, with a vision rooted in recovery principles, to foster healthy people, resilient families, and vibrant communities across the rural District of Thunder Bay. 
Students get a head start on high school lessons

Students get a head start on high school lessons

Incoming Grade 9 students at Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute are in a three-week program to earn a full credit in Family Studies.
Paul Gravelle

Paul Gravelle

Paju Mountain Run continues to attract participants

Paju Mountain Run continues to attract participants

The 41st edition of the event was held on Aug. 10.
Kenora anglers win home tournament for the second time

Kenora anglers win home tournament for the second time

Bryan Gustafson and Jamie Bruce captured the 2024 Kenora Bass International on Saturday. They had previously won the event in 2014.
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