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Sudbury and Toronto-based rink will represent the region at the Tim Hortons Brier, starting Feb. 28 in Kelowna, B.C.

Veteran skip made a game-winning draw in the 10th to edge Emma Artichuk 6-5 to capture the Northern Ontario Women's Curling Championship.

Thunder Bay's Krista McCarville is gunning for her fifth straight Northern Ontario title, while Thunder Bay's Dylan Johnston is back in the championship for the second time, eight years after his first appearance.

Thunder Bay skip managed to score four in the 10th, down three to start the end, to pull off a 9-8 win over Timmins' Lauren Mann.

Thunder Bay team has an outside chance at a direct bye to Sunday's final, but needs a little help.

Three second-period goals helped earn the North Stars a 5-2 win.

Facing win-or-go-home games, Thunder Bay skips pull off key wins on Thursday night at the Northern Ontario Men's Curling Championship.

Thunder Bay rink scored three in the eighth to break open a 4-4 contest and went on to defeat their Sudbury opponent 9-6 on Thursday night.

Sudbury rink remains unbeaten at Northern Ontario Men's Curling Championship.

Matinee contest a chance for the team to try something innovative for those in the community who sensory concerns.