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• Northwest Fire Region – June 21, 2021 – Wildfire Update

  22-06-2021 02:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Wildfire Update – There are 24 active wildfires in the region. Overall most of the region has a low to moderate risk, however in the Kenora and Red Lake areas the hazard is high.There were no new fires confirmed in the northwest region by the late afternoon of June 21.
  At the time of this update there were 24 active fires in the region. One fire is not under control, nine are being observed, four fires are being held and 10 fires are under control.
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• Blue Green Algae in Hazelwood Lake

  22-06-2021 02:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – ENVIRONMENT – The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Swimming Area of Hazelwood Lake on June 14, 2021. The MECP is conducting toxin analysis on the water sample. However, it is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated, regardless of the toxin analysis results because blue-gree
  
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• National Indigenous Peoples Day Concert with Shy-Anne and Jamie Sky

  21-06-2021 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Shy-Anne and Jamie Sky hosted a concert for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021.
  The concert was live-streamed to the Sunset Drive-In in Dryden with the support of the Government of Canada, the City of Dryden, The Dryden Native Friendship Centre, CKDR Radio, DRRAN and Eagle Lake First Nation.
  In a special encore performance, here is the music as recorded from the NetNewsLedger studio in Thunder Bay.
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• National Indigenous Peoples Day Concern with Shy-Anne and Jamie Sky

  21-06-2021 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Shy-Anne and Jamie Sky hosted a concert for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021.
  The concert was live-streamed to the Sunset Drive-In in Dryden with the support of the Government of Canada, the City of Dryden, The Dryden Native Friendship Centre, CKDR Radio, DRRAN and Eagle Lake First Nation.
  In a special encore performance, here is the music as recorded from the NetNewsLedger studio in Thunder Bay.
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• Canadian Rangers and Soldiers Team Up to Support Kashechewan in Crisis

  21-06-2021 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By Peter Moon
  The Canadian Army has doubled its support for a remote First Nation gripped by a COVID-19 crisis.
  A dozen soldiers from CFB Petawawa flew into Kashechewan First Nation last week to work alongside 14 Canadian Rangers.
  The soldiers and the Rangers are working together to deliver water, food, and other urgently needed supplies to residents of the Cree community who are confined to their homes because of a 24-hour curfew.
  Master Corporal Joe Lazarus of the Canadian Rangers, left, and M
  
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• Nipigon Resident Charged with Child Pornography

  21-06-2021 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NIPIGON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment have arrested and charged a Nipigon resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
  In May 2020 an investigation into online access to child pornography was initiated by the Nipigon OPP. Police executed a search warrant at a Nipigon residence and seized a number of electronic devices for further examination.
  As a result of this investigation, on June 14, 2021, a 29-year-old individual was arrested and ch
  
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• Active COVID-19 case count in Thunder Bay district drops to lowest level in 8 months

  21-06-2021 17:20 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay District Health Unit announced two new cases on Monday, bringing its active total to 14.
  
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• TBDHU Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases on June 21, 2021

  21-06-2021 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – COVID-19 – Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting two new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. The current active cases is 14.
  There were 14 cases resolved.
  There were also four cases reported of Variants of Concern.
  The Article TBDHU Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases on June 21, 2021 by NNL Staff first appeared on NetNewsLedger - News at the Speed of the Internet ©
  
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• Some international travel restrictions easing July 5 for fully vaccinated people with proof

  21-06-2021 16:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will be able to enter Canada and not need to quarantine starting July 5, the federal government announced today.
  
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• Some international travel restrictions easing for fully vaccinated people with proof

  21-06-2021 16:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will be able to enter Canada without undergoing quarantine starting the night of July 5, the federal government announced today.
  
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• June 21, 2021 – Western and Northern Ontario Weather Outlook

  21-06-2021 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – It is National Indigenous People’s Day.Thunder Bay Outlook
  It is 7 in Thunder Bay headed to a high of 16. Skies will be mainly cloudy. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers early this morning and late this afternoon. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. The UV index is 6 or high.
  Tonight, will see mainly cloudy. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers this evening. Winds will be west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low overnight w
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Physical Therapists

  21-06-2021 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A recent study shows that physical therapy can lower patient treatment costs by up to 72%. Those who choose to specialize in this field are essentially helping those who may not be able to afford the exorbitant costs associated with surgery and other measures to correct physical injuries. What exactly does a physical therapist do, though? Also, how long does it take to become a specialist? These questions and more are answered in this short guide.
  What Does A Physical Therapist Do?
  A physical t
  
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• Mechanic or Model? The Cummins Cowgirl Can Do Both!

  21-06-2021 13:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Models, beauty queens, and product endorsers – despite the progressive mindset that dominates the 21st century, stereotypes of women in these professions remain rampant. Breaking barriers and welcoming the age of new thought, The Cummins Cowgirl is powering through multiple industries simultaneously.Chloe Yonker, heavily followed on social media as “The Cummins Cowgirl,” is a rising icon of female strength. With a whopping 350 thousand followers on Instagram, Chloe has establis
  
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• Building Your Online Business: King Kodi on Creating Successful Online Entrepreneurs Through Coaching Program

  21-06-2021 13:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  In today’s highly digitalized world, many entrepreneurs are departing the traditional brick and mortar business model and are taking advantage of the global market of the internet. However, many aspiring entrepreneurs are often paralysed by the plethora of opportunities online and are unable to choose a single path. Fortunately, entrepreneur and internet nomad, King Kodi is laying out the blueprint and helping entrepreneurs scale their online business to success through his company, Build
  
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• How Measured Results Helps Business Owners Scale Their Ventures Through Effective Tax Solutions

  21-06-2021 13:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over 40,000 CPA firms in the United States are known for helping business owners get through the exhausting tax season. However, not every firm lives up to their clients’ expectations. Measured Results goes beyond what a traditional CPA firm does by looking forward, utilizing laser-focused solutions to help their clients save as much as possible.
  Measured Results specializes in helping small business owners pay as little tax as legally possible. By doing so, the company is assisting entrep
  
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• 18-Year-Old Music Artist Lil Hudak Is Rising Up In The Music Industry

  21-06-2021 13:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lil Hudak is a young and talented hiphop artist from Cleveland, Ohio. He managed to quickly rise to fame in late 2020 and early 2021 by catching the crowds attention. His skills and hard work really shows in his music and fame.
  After Lil Hudak dropped his 2 hit songs “Just Wait” and “Helpless” He gained over 500,000 total streams, and thousands of listeners. His Instagram rocketed to over 25,000 followers, and it’s not just his music that gets the eye of the public.
  
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• Walking in Humility leads to better Indigenous patient care at St. Joseph's Care Group

  21-06-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Nearly two years to the day, after it was first announced, Paul Francis Jr. says he's proud of the work he has done, as part of the Wiidosen Dabasendizowin: Walking with Humility report.
  
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• Thunder Bay waterfront trail adding kilometres together

  21-06-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay's waterfront trail, running from Fisherman's Park in the north of Mission March in the south, will be a few sections closer to reality this summer.
  
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• How Public Figure Keshia Rush Turned her Youtube Videos into a Successful Business

  21-06-2021 11:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We all know that videos are preferred by social media platforms because they are more engaging and get more clicks than images and texts. YouTube is in first place in this race, and YouTube creators are turning their videos into a successful business. YouTube, which launched in 2005, has become increasingly popular as the ideal website for watching and streaming videos. Regular users, who would otherwise remain completely anonymous, find fame for uploading videos, just like public figure Keshia
  
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• TWO MEN CHARGED IN FIRE AT THUNDER BAY JAI - Lake Superior News

  21-06-2021 02:38 via lakesuperiornews.com
  TWO MEN CHARGED IN FIRE AT THUNDER BAY JAI  Lake Superior News
  
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• Northwest Fire Region – June 20, 2021- Wildfire Update

  21-06-2021 00:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Forest fire emergency restrictions lifted in Nipigon District
  Thunder Bay – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising the public that the Implementation Order that was put in place due to forest fire activity in the Nipigon District area from the Nipigon 7 and Nipigon 8 fires, is no longer in effect as of June 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. All restrictions related to the evacuation, travel, use and access of the previously identified area north of the Camp
  
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• Water Rescue on Neebing McIntyre Floodway

  21-06-2021 00:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – News – Thunder Bay Fire Rescue along with Superior EMS and Thunder Bay Police responded to a water rescue at the Thunder Centre, in the Neebing McIntyre Floodway.
  Police were on scene and identified victim floating face up in middle of floodway.
  The patient appeared semiconscious. While boat was being launched a quick rescue was initiated with a fire fighter in an immersion suit and tethered to shore swimming out to the patient with a flotation device.
  The patient was u
  
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• Thunder Bay firefighters rescue semi-conscious individual from waterway - CBC.ca

  20-06-2021 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay firefighters rescue semi-conscious individual from waterway  CBC.ca
  
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• Thunder Bay firefighters rescue semi-conscious individual from waterway

  20-06-2021 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Firefighters and police officers were called to the area of the Thunder Centre, near the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, where an individual was reportedly found face-up in the water.
  
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• Canada to announce easing of some travel restrictions after passing vaccination threshold

  20-06-2021 19:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the federal government will soon announce the loosening of some border measures, including changes around quarantine hotels and quarantine periods, for fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents.
  
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• Everything I have done in life pales in comparison to becoming a father

  20-06-2021 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A father’s love can manifest itself in unexpected ways that ripple through future generations
  Everything I have done in life pales in comparison to becoming a father.
  My parents split up when I was a kid. My mother primarily raised me. From her, I received an eternal commitment and everlasting love I carry into today.Murray Sinclair served as chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that examined the genocidal legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential School system.
  From
  
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• Total of 5 new COVID-19 cases announced in Northwestern, Thunder Bay health units on the weekend - CBC.ca

  20-06-2021 18:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Total of 5 new COVID-19 cases announced in Northwestern, Thunder Bay health units on the weekend  CBC.ca
  
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• Total of 5 new COVID-19 cases announced in Northwestern, Thunder Bay health units on the weekend

  20-06-2021 18:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Northwestern Health Unit announced four new cases on Saturday, with two in the Kenora region and another two in the Dryden and Red Lake region. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reported one new case, located within a First Nations community.
  
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• Our Thunder Bay - Indian Residential Schools - with John Pateman - Net Newsledger

  20-06-2021 17:44 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Our Thunder Bay - Indian Residential Schools - with John Pateman  Net Newsledger
  
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• Our Thunder Bay – Indian Residential Schools – with John Pateman

  20-06-2021 17:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Over the past weeks, the announced discovery of 2015 bodies of students at the Indian Residential School in Kamloops, British Columbia has had many right across the country wondering about what is our country’s real legacy.
  Talking on the issue with John Pateman from the Thunder Bay Public Library, we get into the issue.
  Fort William First Nation is moving to have the potential burial sites at the Thunder Bay Residential School and at other locations in the city searche
  
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• Dr. Theresa Tam – COVID-19 Update for June 19 2021

  20-06-2021 16:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OTTAWA – COVID-19 – As COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the health of Canadians and public health, laboratory and healthcare capacity. At the same time, the Public Health Agency of Canada is providing Canadians with regular updates on COVID-19 vaccines administered, vaccination coverage and ongoi
  
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• Public Figure Taylor Perry Instagram is a jaw-dropper and Celebrities want a Piece

  20-06-2021 15:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a world that is so obsessed with social media, success stories that happen overnight and that does not allow short cuts to pick up the momentum they want to create in their fields, and it is often forgotten that all of these success stories are the product of relentless hard work, consistent effort, and strong faith. Created from the ground up, it really helps inspire others around the world. There is one young man growing up in the digital and social media world who believed in his dreams of
  
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• Ontario Moderna vaccines scaled up after Pfizer shipment delayed

  20-06-2021 15:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontarians slated for a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine this week will be offered a Moderna vaccine instead due to a shipment delay, the government says.
  
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• U.S. cities put trust in community hubs to counter climate, social shocks

  20-06-2021 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ‘Resilience hubs’ initiative seeks to address lack of trust in government, particularly in vulnerable communities
  * About 40 ‘resilience hubs’ are operating or being developed
  * Public interest boosted by pandemic, racial justice conversation
  * Urban resilience measures look beyond climate change
  By Carey L. Biron
  WASHINGTON – (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Minneapolis erupted last year following the death in police custody of George Floyd, a 46-year-old
  
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• June 20, 2021 – Western and Northern Ontario Weather Outlook

  20-06-2021 14:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Weather – For Sunday weather is going to be a challenge for those seeking to get outdoors in parts of the region.
  Thunder Bay Weather Outlook
  It is 11 to start your Sunday. Skies are cloudy and there is a 40 per cent chance of showers this morning. There will be a few showers beginning early this afternoon. High for Sunday will be 21 with the UV index at 5 or moderate.
  Tonight will see a few showers ending near midnight then cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of sho
  
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• Coinstirs Is The Best Platform And Crypto Exchange For Investment In Cryptocurrencies

  20-06-2021 11:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cryptocurrencies have emerged as the number one investment mode of investors across the globe in the last few years. People are making small and huge investments in cryptocurrency these days owing to a steady rise in market value.
  The price of all crypto coins will see a steady rise in value once the cases of coronavirus go down. For any investment in cryptocurrencies, choosing an appropriate digital wallet or crypto exchange is essential.
  In such a situation, Coinstirs is the best and safest d
  
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• Why It Is Crucial To Give Your Employees More Freedom During The Pandemic

  20-06-2021 10:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The unprecedented shift in our lives due to the pandemic is something that is going to have a lot of after-effects. With multiple businesses shutting shop and a huge number of employees losing jobs overnight, the outbreak of COVID19 has been highly unfavorable to the world economy.
  To ensure they stay afloat in these times, almost all businesses shifted to the remote work culture. It led to a lot of confusion but eventually, employers and employees learned how to deal with this situation and mak
  
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• Ontario health guidance downplays aerosol spread of COVID-19. Critics say this puts lives at risk

  20-06-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Lessons from SARS were ignored in Ontario's COVID-19 pandemic response, health experts say.
  
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• Northwest Fire Region – June 19, 2021 – Wildfire Update

  20-06-2021 00:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – The wildfire risk has dropped to Moderate to Low across much of the region. There are areas of high hazard in Kenora, Fort Frances and Red Lake.One new fire was discovered in the northwest region by the late afternoon of June 19.Kenora 56 was located near Hopkins Lake, approximately 34 kilometres west of Kenora. The 0.1 hectare fire was called out.
  At the time of this update there were 28 active fires in the region. Four fires are not under control, eight fires are being held
  
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• Thunder Bay - Missing Female - Donna Sutherland - Net Newsledger

  19-06-2021 18:37 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay - Missing Female - Donna Sutherland  Net Newsledger
  
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• Thunder Bay – Missing Female – Donna Sutherland

  19-06-2021 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – MISSING – The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public support in locating missing person, Donna SUTHERLAND, a 34-year-old female.Donna SUTHERLAND is Indigenous. She is 5’3” tall with a thin build.She has long brown hair, often in a bun and brown eyes. Last clothing descriptors are a red sweatshirt and denim shorts.Donna SUTHERLAND was last seen in the area of Wentworth Crescent on June 16, 2021.If you have any information that could assist investigat
  
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• Four Positive COVID-19 Cases in Northwestern Health Unit

  19-06-2021 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  KENORA – COVID-19 – On June 19, 2021 the Northwestern Health Unit reports that they have received reports of:2 new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region; and
  2 new positive COVID-19 test result in the Dryden/Red Lake region.Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly.
  For reasons of privacy, NWHU minimizes sharing the information about the
  
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• Amanda Crocker Obituary (1958 - 2021) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  19-06-2021 17:44 via legacy.com
  Amanda Crocker Obituary (1958 - 2021) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• Dryden angler fined $1,400 for abandoning fish

  19-06-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Dryden man has been fined $1,400 for abandoning four northern pike while ice fishing last year.
  
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• One new Case of COVID-19 in Thunder Bay District - Net Newsledger

  19-06-2021 15:43 via netnewsledger.com
  
  One new Case of COVID-19 in Thunder Bay District  Net Newsledger
  
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• One new Case of COVID-19 in Thunder Bay District

  19-06-2021 15:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – COVID-19 Update – Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region.This brings the current active cases in the region to 23.
  Seven cases have been resolved.
  The case today is in a First Nation community, and is unknown as to how the person got the case.
  The Article One new Case of COVID-19 in Thunder Bay District by NNL Staff first appeared on NetNewsLedger - News at the Speed of the Internet ©
  
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• Don’t Get Caught Out in Rainy Season – Get Your Home Ready

  19-06-2021 14:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rainy season is definitely the time of year when you need to get your home in order. Now, it could well be the case that you just endure a regular amount of rainfall, or it might be the case that there is much more rain than is normally the case. Either way, when it’s raining outside, your home is always at potential risk of flooding, moisture and water damage, and this is something that you have to improve upon as much as you can. 
  There are a lot of things that play a part in helpin
  
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• Can Tai Chi Reduce Depression, Anxiety and Stress?

  19-06-2021 13:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sophia Antipolis – LIVING – A small feasibility study has suggested that tai chi has the potential to reduce depression, anxiety and stress plus improve sleep in people who have had a stroke.
  Dr. Taylor-Piliae explains “Our ultimate goal is to see whether tai chi lowers depressive symptoms in stroke survivors and also improves biochemical markers associated with depression.”
  Depression occurs in approximately one-third of stroke survivors and is linked with greater disabi
  
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• June 19, 2021 – Western and Northern Ontario Weather Outlook

  19-06-2021 13:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – A cooler day across the region today.
  Thunder Bay Outlook
  Cloudy conditions prevail today. It is 11 to start your Saturday headed to a high of 20. Winds will become southeast 20 km/h late this afternoon.Tonight will see cloudy skies to start the evening but will break out into partly cloudy skies later in the evening. Winds will be from the southeast at 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low overnight of 7.
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  It is 10 headed to a high of
  
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• MP Don Albas Tables Bill C-317 to Help with Student Loans

  19-06-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OTTAWA – This week. Dan Albas, the Conservative MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, tabled Bill C-317, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (assistance for the repayment of student loans). If passed, this legislation will support employers in retaining hard-working employees, as well as workers who are struggling with the burden of student loans.Currently, if an employer wanted to help an employee pay off their student loans, either with a bonus or part of their salary, that would be
  
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