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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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lpunkari@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Lucas

Indigenous high school students get a taste of life at Lakehead University

Indigenous high school students get a taste of life at Lakehead University

The university welcomed 200 students from area high schools for its annual Indigenous preview day.
Bombers gearing up for Centennial Cup challenge

Bombers gearing up for Centennial Cup challenge

The Bill Salonen Cup champions are off to Oakville to compete for the national Junior A championship.
Gushue ready to lead Ice Dogs into new era

Gushue ready to lead Ice Dogs into new era

Jake Gushue is the new head coach and general manager for the Dryden Ice Dogs.
Family’s love of food leads to opening Flint House

Family’s love of food leads to opening Flint House

The casual fine-dining restaurant, located in downtown Fort Frances, is a family affair.
Fighting Walleye drop second straight to Bombers

Fighting Walleye drop second straight to Bombers

Sioux Lookout holds a 2-0 advantage over Kam River in the SIJHL championship series.
Bombers stun Fighting Walleye in SIJHL final opener

Bombers stun Fighting Walleye in SIJHL final opener

Sioux Lookout snaps Kam River’s 23-game win streak to start seven-game affair.
Ben Hackl excited to coach in hometown

Ben Hackl excited to coach in hometown

Dryden product will serve as an assistant coach with the SIJHL’s Ice Dogs next season.
Beaver Brae swimmers make history

Beaver Brae swimmers make history

Kate McKie, Sophie Prepp and Matthew Debbo were the first members of the team to compete at the OFSAA swimming championships.
Screen for Life coach back out on the road

Screen for Life coach back out on the road

The mobile cancer screening bus will be travelling through Northwestern Ontario until October.
Burger Scoop owner gearing up for second summer

Burger Scoop owner gearing up for second summer

Miriam Cook reopened the Ignace restaurant last year.
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