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• Thunder Bay Police Service Call for Media to Back Off

  12-06-2017 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – CRIME – Thunder Bay Police are reacting to media coverage of their ongoing investigation into the death of Tammy Keeash. In a statement released to media today, the TBPS are stating that the reporting is “irresponsible”.
  “Irresponsible reporting on police investigations by some media is inappropriate to the dignity of the victim,” according to Thunder Bay Police.
  The Thunder Bay Police Service has come under serious scrutiny by national media in
  
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• Police lash out a media for coverage of death investigations. ow.ly/WbiC30cx3ze

  12-06-2017 22:21 via twitter.com
  Police lash out a media for coverage of death investigations. ow.ly/WbiC30cx3ze
  
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• Convenience store owner unnerved by robberies #tbay ow.ly/KIXA30cx14O

  12-06-2017 21:59 via twitter.com
  Convenience store owner unnerved by robberies #tbay ow.ly/KIXA30cx14O
  
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• 'Not a relaxing experience:' How it feels to watch your kid compete for the Stanley Cup

  12-06-2017 21:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The father of the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup-winning goalie says watching his son compete for the Stanley Cup was an intense experience.
  
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• Thunder Bay's Forest Capital display needs a spruce-up #tbay ow.ly/7Uix30cwVca

  12-06-2017 21:04 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay's Forest Capital display needs a spruce-up #tbay ow.ly/7Uix30cwVca
  
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• Southbridge applies for three Thunder Bay nursing homes. ow.ly/Mx1D30cwQYW

  12-06-2017 20:27 via twitter.com
  Southbridge applies for three Thunder Bay nursing homes. ow.ly/Mx1D30cwQYW
  
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• Arrest Made in VIA Rail Train Graffiti Case

  12-06-2017 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIA Rail train at Kam River Park near the downtown South Core CBD
  THUNDER BAY – CRIMEBEAT – Thunder Bay Police state that they have made an arrest in a case of what many were calling hate graffiti which was on the VIA Rail train in Kam River Park.
  The message, “I killed those kids” was put on the train in the park.
  Police took a twenty-seven-year-old man, identified as Glenn Kwandibens into custody on Saturday night. There were three police units involved in the arrest wh
  
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• Thunder Bay man arrested, charged for Kamview Park graffiti - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

  12-06-2017 18:23 via cbc.ca
  
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they've made an arrest in connection with some graffiti left on a passenger train display at a south side city park.
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• Police arrest suspect in Kamview graffiti case. ow.ly/FpV230cwAFZ

  12-06-2017 18:21 via twitter.com
  Police arrest suspect in Kamview graffiti case. ow.ly/FpV230cwAFZ
  
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• Police lay mischief charge in Kamview Park graffiti

  12-06-2017 18:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they've made an arrest in connection with some graffiti left on a passenger train display at a south side city park.
  
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• Ottawa and provinces sign deal to create 'fully inclusive' child-care system

  12-06-2017 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  In partnership with most provinces and territories, the federal government has announced a new framework to create "fully inclusive" early education and child-care systems, respecting the needs and circumstances of each province and territory.
  
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• Nightclub Altercation Sends One Person to Hospital

  12-06-2017 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Police were called to an altercation that had occurred inside NV Nightclub on Red River Road just before 2:00AM EDT on Sunday June 11, 2017.
  When officers arrived they discovered that a twenty-two-year old male had been injured and was bleeding.
  He was transported to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center for medical attention. He remains in the hospital.
  Follow up investigation has identified the male responsible for this aggravated assault.
  A warra
  
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• Bold Ventures and Marten Falls Sign Mining MOU

  12-06-2017 18:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – Bold Ventures Inc. (TSX.V:BOL)(“Bold”) or (“the Company”) and Marten Falls First Nation (“Marten Falls”) or (“the First Nation”) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that outlines the values that both the First Nation and the Company will uphold in their relationship. This agreement provides the frame of reference and guidance for both the Company and the First Nation rega
  
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• ONTour Heading to Thunder Bay August 9th

  12-06-2017 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – “There is something about the power of concerts that unite people and encourage socialization. Here in Thunder Bay, residents love every opportunity to come together and ONtour is going to be a great part of our 150th summer,” says MPP Bill Mauro, member from Thunder Bay-Atikokan.
  As part of a year-long line-up of events marking Ontario’s 150th anniversary and celebrating the province, the free ONtour concert series will provide the soundtrack for the Summer
  
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• 1 person sent to hospital after attempted robbery in Fort Frances, Ont., OPP say

  12-06-2017 17:38 via cbc.ca
  
  An attempted robbery in Fort Frances, Ont., over the weekend sent one person to hospital, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
  
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• Police investigate weekend robbery #tbay ow.ly/PKci30cwrkB

  12-06-2017 17:24 via twitter.com
  Police investigate weekend robbery #tbay ow.ly/PKci30cwrkB
  
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• 2 weekend convenience store robberies have Thunder Bay police looking for suspects

  12-06-2017 17:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay police are looking for suspects in a pair of reported convenience store robberies in the city over the weekend.
  
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• 'Altercation' at Thunder Bay nightclub sends man to hospital - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

  12-06-2017 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
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  A 22-year-old man remains in hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont., Monday after what police are calling an "altercation" at a north side nightclub.
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• Reported stabbing at Thunder Bay nightclub sends man to hospital

  12-06-2017 16:48 via cbc.ca
  
  A 22-year-old man remains in hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont., Monday after what police are calling an "altercation" at a north side nightclub.
  
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• Weekend assault sends man to hospital #tbay ow.ly/scvM30cwkei

  12-06-2017 16:41 via twitter.com
  Weekend assault sends man to hospital #tbay ow.ly/scvM30cwkei
  
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• Team Staal Finalists Announced for Fountain Tire Summer Classic

  12-06-2017 16:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Team Staal finalists
  by Heather Vita
  Thunder Bay, ON – The final spot on #teamstaal2017 was given away today thanks to an exciting event hosted by Fountain Tire this afternoon. Featuring a skills and luck competition between kids ages 9-14, participants had to collect points along the way as they participated in a number of challenges including ladder golf, road hockey shooting, Frisbee curling and more.
  The three top points earners were then entered into a draw for the final spot to play
  
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• Manitouwadge Under Boil Water Advisory

  12-06-2017 16:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MANITOUWADGE – Effective immediately, June 11, 2017 the Township of Manitouwadge has issued a boil water advisory due to a mechanical failure.
  The announcement was made June 11 on the Township Website and Facebook page.
  The boil water advisory will remain in effect until the Township of Manitouwadge is satisfied that the drinking water system is capable of providing a safe water supply
  UNTIL THE SAFETY OF THE WATER CAN BE ASSURED, ALL WATER FOR HUMAN. CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO A RAP
  
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• Glance at Crime: 26 assaults, 28 thefts #tbay ow.ly/a4To30cwddr

  12-06-2017 15:57 via twitter.com
  Glance at Crime: 26 assaults, 28 thefts #tbay ow.ly/a4To30cwddr
  
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• What would the Ocean Say?

  12-06-2017 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NEW YORK – The world’s oceans are in the hands of today’s human population. The decisions we make today will impact our future on this small planet.
  Presented by filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence James Cameron and the Avatar Alliance Foundation, “What Would the Ocean Say?” debuted at the United Nations in the Hall of the General Assembly to mark the occasion of World Oceans Day on June 8th as part of the programming for the first-ever United N
  
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• Egypt Cracks Down on Internet News Websites

  12-06-2017 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FILE PHOTO: A journalist holds up a pen during a protest against the detention of journalists, in front of the Press Syndicate in Cairo, Egypt April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo
  By Eric Knecht and Nadine Awadalla
  CAIRO (Reuters) – An often fiery government critic, Egyptian journalist Khaled al-Balshi has been arrested, had his operations monitored, and staff harassed by police for years. Yet his website Al-Bedaiah, a rare dissident voice in Egypt, had never been touche
  
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• Sustainable Development Goals for environment and health within Europe’s reach

  12-06-2017 14:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Zsuzsanna Jakab | World Health Organisation
  We must stop perpetuation of death and ill health by improving living conditions and building a sustainable future
  The time has come for Europe and the world to tackle the 21st century’s unavoidable challenge: to address the persistent, multiple effects of the environment on our health. Business as usual is no longer an option. While a lot has been achieved, the outcomes are not commensurate to the interventions and there remains a tragic and
  
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• Mechanical failure leads to boil water advisory in Manitouwadge, Ont.

  12-06-2017 14:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Municipal officials in Manitouwadge, Ont., say the community is under a boil water advisory.
  
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• Generator failure leads to boil water advisory in Manitouwadge, Ont., health offials say

  12-06-2017 14:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Municipal officials in Manitouwadge, Ont., say the community is under a boil water advisory.
  
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• Council to provide update on inquest recommendations #tbay ow.ly/wfZR30cw0wX

  12-06-2017 14:15 via twitter.com
  Council to provide update on inquest recommendations #tbay ow.ly/wfZR30cw0wX
  
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• Border Cats get ready for home opener

  12-06-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay Border Cats are getting ready to finally play their delayed home opener this weekend.
  
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• More addictions and mental health help coming to Rainy River

  12-06-2017 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mino Ayaa Ta Win will house two detox beds and eight residential treatment beds, the executive director of the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services told CBC.
  
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• Sections of busy Thunder Bay thoroughfares to close, be reduced for several months

  12-06-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Drivers using James Street and Dawson Road in Thunder Bay, Ont., may have to use alternate routes - or be ready for more congested driving - starting Monday as the city says construction will be done on both roads.
  
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• Local corner store robbed at knife-point. ow.ly/bSyR30cvune

  12-06-2017 07:43 via twitter.com
  Local corner store robbed at knife-point. ow.ly/bSyR30cvune
  
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• Matt Murray posts 2nd straight shutout as Penguins repeat as Stanley Cup champs

  12-06-2017 05:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Pittsburgh Penguins became the first team in nearly two decades to capture back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 6 on Sunday night.
  
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