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• Pronger among 2017 inductees to Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. #tbay ow.ly/mUdY30cQS3s

  23-06-2017 23:07 via twitter.com
  Pronger among 2017 inductees to Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. #tbay ow.ly/mUdY30cQS3s
  
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• Lawsuit against Thunder Bay's St. Joseph's Care Group over jaw implant heads to appeal - CBC.ca

  23-06-2017 23:02 via cbc.ca
  
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  Lawsuit against Thunder Bay's St. Joseph's Care Group over jaw implant heads to appeal
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  St. Joseph's Care Group in Thunder Bay, Ont., is appealing a ruling from the Ontario Superior Court in which it was found five per cent liable for injuries to a patient fitted with a notorious defective jaw implant in the 1980's. The plaintiffs in the ...
  
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• Lawsuit against Thunder Bay's St. Joseph's Care Group over jaw implant heads to appeal

  23-06-2017 23:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ontario Superior Court found St. Joseph's Care Group in Thunder Bay, Ont., five per cent liable for injuries to a patient fitted with the Vitek jaw implant in the 1980s.
  
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• Age Friendly Thunder Bay taking new steps for seniors #tbay ow.ly/ZF4V30cQCWn

  23-06-2017 20:57 via twitter.com
  Age Friendly Thunder Bay taking new steps for seniors #tbay ow.ly/ZF4V30cQCWn
  
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• A “Diamond Opportunity” for Mining in Manitoba

  23-06-2017 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WINNIPEG – COLUMN – In early March, the Manitoba Geological Survey and its industry partner, Lynx Consortium, made an important diamond discovery southeast of Thompson. While there is no guarantee the find will lead to a significant mining project, the province should move quickly to enhance the potential by involving industry partners, First Nations and municipalities in the region.
  If this development works out, Manitoba would join Ontario, Quebec and the Northwest Territories
  
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• We want to know what you think Canada's best song of all-time is. ow.ly/SOh630cQAK8

  23-06-2017 20:36 via twitter.com
  We want to know what you think Canada's best song of all-time is. ow.ly/SOh630cQAK8
  
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• We have more than 20 yard sale submissions listed on Tbnewswatch.com for you this Saturday! ow.ly/WDDI30cQzNg

  23-06-2017 20:26 via twitter.com
  We have more than 20 yard sale submissions listed on Tbnewswatch.com for you this Saturday! ow.ly/WDDI30cQzNg
  
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• 22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged after reported double stabbing - CBC.ca

  23-06-2017 19:45 via cbc.ca
  
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  22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged after reported double stabbing
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they've arrested and charged a 22-year-old man in connection with a reported double stabbing on the city's south side on Wednesday. 2 people injured in reported Thunder Bay stabbings. According to a written release ...
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• 22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged after reported double ... - CBC.ca

  23-06-2017 19:45 via cbc.ca
  
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  22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged after reported double ...
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they've arrested and charged a 22-year-old man in connection with a reported double stabbing on the city's south side on ...
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• 22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged after reported double stabbing

  23-06-2017 19:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they've arrested and charged a 22-year-old man in connection with a reported double stabbing on the city's south side on Wednesday.
  
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• National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Thunder Bay - Wawatay News

  23-06-2017 19:41 via wawataynews.ca
  
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  National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Thunder Bay
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  Grass dancer Munsee Neekan was one of about 100 registered dancers at the National Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow at Prince Arthur's Landing in Thunder Bay. Photo by Rick Garrick. A group of seven Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) ...
  
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• York Regional Police now investigating Thunder Bay Indigenous ... - Toronto Star

  23-06-2017 19:37 via thestar.com
  
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  York Regional Police now investigating Thunder Bay Indigenous ...
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  York investigators will focus on deaths of Tammy Keeash, Josiah Begg, but not on Stacy DeBungee.and more »
  
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• Police Make Arrest in Stabbing Incident on North Vickers

  23-06-2017 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – CRIME – Jonah Lawson Yellowhead is in custody following a stabbing incident on North Vickers Street in Thunder Bay South.
  The twenty-two-year-old male faces charges in connection with an altercation that occurred in a residence in the city’s south side on June 21, 2017.
  Thunder Bay Police responded to a 911 call and discovered two injured persons at an apartment in the 300 block of Vickers Street North just before 6:30PM EDT on Wednesday night. A twenty-
  
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• Gateway Casinos officially opens to customers #tbay ow.ly/o5ut30cQq94

  23-06-2017 18:51 via twitter.com
  Gateway Casinos officially opens to customers #tbay ow.ly/o5ut30cQq94
  
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• Nuclear Waste Management Organization Trims List of Communities

  23-06-2017 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TORONTO – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is narrowing its focus to fewer communities as it prepares to further advance the next set of activities in the selection process for a deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel.
  The Municipality of Central Huron and the Township of White River will no longer be considered a potential host for the project. Both will continue to play a role as activities continue in nearby communities of Huron-Kinloss and South
  
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• Suspect arrested in double stabbing #tbay ow.ly/dLSM30cQhYA

  23-06-2017 17:48 via twitter.com
  Suspect arrested in double stabbing #tbay ow.ly/dLSM30cQhYA
  
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• Bike Valet parking now available at Country Market #tbay ow.ly/5OpL30cQbOD

  23-06-2017 17:06 via twitter.com
  Bike Valet parking now available at Country Market #tbay ow.ly/5OpL30cQbOD
  
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• DineWise program success #tbay ow.ly/r20v30cQ43e

  23-06-2017 16:12 via twitter.com
  DineWise program success #tbay ow.ly/r20v30cQ43e
  
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• Indigenous health tops agenda at health-care AGM #tbay ow.ly/CRnr30cPW81

  23-06-2017 15:14 via twitter.com
  Indigenous health tops agenda at health-care AGM #tbay ow.ly/CRnr30cPW81
  
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• EMS seeks funding to get additional ambulance on the road #tbay ow.ly/Wha030cPPAP

  23-06-2017 14:10 via twitter.com
  EMS seeks funding to get additional ambulance on the road #tbay ow.ly/Wha030cPPAP
  
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• A century later, this historic northwestern Ontario landmark needs major repairs

  23-06-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As far as they know, the Friends of White Otter Castle say there's only one wooden castle in the world; and it needs a bit of work after turning 100 years old.
  
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• City of Thunder Bay earns provincial award for Climate Adaptation Strategy - CBC.ca

  23-06-2017 12:31 via cbc.ca
  
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  City of Thunder Bay earns provincial award for Climate Adaptation Strategy
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  The City of Thunder Bay and its EarthCare committee have garnered some provincial recognition for their climate change adaptation initiatives. The Climate Adaptation Strategy — which is aimed at guiding the city as it prepares for, responds to, and ...
  
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• City of Thunder Bay earns provincial award for Climate Adaptation Strategy

  23-06-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Thunder Bay and its EarthCare committee have garnered some provincial recognition for their climate change adaptation initiatives.
  
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• Current River Homeowner Pepper Sprayed by Attackers

  23-06-2017 11:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – A Current River homeowner was apparently pepper sprayed on Monday morning when he answered his door at about 01:30AM EDT. Police say that the sixty-two-year-old homeowner reportedly was woke up hearing the sound of people at the back door of his home in the 200 block of Grenville Avenue.
  When the man opened his door to see what was going on, he was allegedly attacked by another male with what police believe was pepper spray. The homeowner was also struck on the arm and injure
  
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• Matawa Learning Centre Release Report on Jury Recommendations

  23-06-2017 11:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY, ON: Pursuant to the Office of the Chief Coroner’s recommendations for annual reporting on follow-up, the Matawa Learning Centre (MLC) today released their report entitled ‘MLC 1st Annual Report on Follow-Up to Jury Recommendations from the Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth.’
  MLC has designed a program to better meet the mental health, cultural, special education, recreational needs and Treaty, and human rights of the students. It was designed was
  
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• Fireworks Safety in Thunder Bay Fire Rescue’s Minds

  23-06-2017 11:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – It is a message that may not resonate with everyone, but Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is hoping people will take greater responsibility for their safety around fireworks.
  To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue recommends attending public firework displays hosted by the municipality and other responsible organizations.
  If you choose t
  
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• NOSM Release Response to TRC 94 Calls to Action

  23-06-2017 11:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NOSM Releases School’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action
  NOSM – Medical School Responds to TRC Calls for Action
  THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – As individuals across Canada celebrated the summer solstice and National Aboriginal Day, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) released a report titled NOSM’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. The report—a culmination of ext
  
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• Historic wooden castle in northwestern Ontario needs major repairs

  23-06-2017 11:11 via cbc.ca
  
  As far as they know, the Friends of White Otter Castle say there's only one wooden castle in the world, and it needs a bit of work after turning 100 years old.
  
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• Staal Foundation Open Announces 2017 Charities

  23-06-2017 11:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An impressive $250k was raised for local Staal Foundation Charities, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, Camp Quality and the Northern Children’s Cancer Fund
  THUNDER BAY – LIVING – The Staal Foundation Open presented by Tbaytel and the Staal Family Foundation were proud to announce the receiving charities of this year’s tournament. Benefitting once again will be Camp Quality Northwestern Ontario, along with the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regi
  
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• Alberta Together Sets Meeting in Red Deer

  23-06-2017 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  EDMONTON – Alberta Together welcomes all Albertans to join them on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Black Knight Inn, in Red Deer, AB. The not-for-profit organization is hosting a half-day event that will include interactive conversations about the current political landscape, growing the next generation of political leaders, and how to ensure a centrist political voice will be represented in the 2019 election.
  By the end of the meeting, it is expected that a consensus on how to move fo
  
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• Moving to Improve Access to Health

  23-06-2017 10:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Annual General Meeting of the Health Sciences Centre and Health Research Institute welcomed special guest and keynote speaker Dr. Sheldon Tobe, Heart & Stroke Foundation/Northern Ontario School of Medicine Chair in Aboriginal and Rural Health Research, Associate Scientist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
  For the first time, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute hosted a
  
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• NBAA Welcomes Changes to FAA and Air Traffic Control

  23-06-2017 10:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Washington, DC –  The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed a bipartisan Senate bill to authorize funding and programs for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that takes a consensus-driven approach to addressing modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
  Senate Bill S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2017, was introduced by Senate Commerce, Science and Transpor
  
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• Canadian Rangers from six First Nations Joint Exercise

  23-06-2017 10:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sergeant Jason Roundhead of North Caribou Lake leads a group of Canadian Ranger boats on their way to Quicksand Rapids.
  credit: Major Douglas Ferguson
  By Peter Moon
  Rain and damage caused by a marauding black bear failed to deter a group of Canadian Rangers from completing a successful training exercise in Northern Ontario.
  “It was a good exercise,” said Warrant Officer Barry Borton, a Canadian Army instructor. “They enjoyed it and they learned a lot.”
  The five-days of tr
  
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• Ontario coroner seeks external help in probe of Thunder Bay teens' deaths - The Globe and Mail

  23-06-2017 03:03 via theglobeandmail.com
  
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  Ontario coroner seeks external help in probe of Thunder Bay teens' deaths
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  Ontario's chief coroner has asked an outside police force to assist Thunder Bay police with the investigation into the recent deaths of two Indigenous teenagers in the city's waterways. Dirk Huyer requested that investigators from York Regional Police ...
  2 people injured in reported Thunder Bay stabbings - CBC.caCBC.ca
  Coroner calls in outside police force to investigate waterway Thu
  
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