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• Forest Fire Situation Update: Northeast Fire Region – July 15, 2017

  15-07-2017 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SUDBURY – One new fire was confirmed by the afternoon of July 15. Kirkland Lake 1 is under control at 0.1 of a hectare.
  There are ten active fires in the region, nine of which are in the far north. Cochrane 8 at 200 hectares will now receive a modified response. Fire suppression will take place on the western section of the fire.
  Cochrane 5 at 55.5 hectares, Cochrane 9 at 100 hectares, Cochrane 10 at 3220 hectares, Cochrane 11 at 60 hectares, Cochrane 12 at 50 hectares, Cochrane 13 a
  
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• Park renamed after long-serving city councilor. ow.ly/8TN730dEX0e

  15-07-2017 22:59 via twitter.com
  Park renamed after long-serving city councilor. ow.ly/8TN730dEX0e
  
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• Police Continue Search for Missing Man

  15-07-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – MISSING – Thunder Bay Police still continuing their investigation of a Missing Person. Micheal Quirelle, a fifty-seven-year-old male has been missing since July 8 2017.
  Micheal Quirelle is described as 5’10” and 160 lbs. Brown hair and brown eyes.
  Micheal Quirelle was last wearing a black and gold Jacket, grey shorts, no shoes. He has longer hair and is balding on top.
  The missing man was last seen in the area of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center d
  
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• Be sure to come down to Marina Park at 3 PM and enjoy the great fun the Indian Festival has to offer! It is a... fb.me/11Trt3f6w

  15-07-2017 21:19 via twitter.com
  Be sure to come down to Marina Park at 3 PM and enjoy the great fun the Indian Festival has to offer! It is a... fb.me/11Trt3f6w
  
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• Thunder Bay Police are continuing to seek the public’s help in locating Michael Quirelle. ow.ly/gnJF30dERJZ

  15-07-2017 20:49 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay Police are continuing to seek the public’s help in locating Michael Quirelle. ow.ly/gnJF30dERJZ
  
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• This week’s featured #tbay listing – Gorgeous semi-rural Central Avenue home ow.ly/MNtp30dDiaa

  15-07-2017 20:30 via twitter.com
  This week’s featured #tbay listing – Gorgeous semi-rural Central Avenue home ow.ly/MNtp30dDiaa
  
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• Forest Fire Situation Update: Northeast Fire Region – July 14, 2017

  15-07-2017 19:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SUDBURY – Time of Report 16:45 – There were 4 new fires discovered by the early afternoon. Cochrane 11 at 60 hectares, Cochrane 12 at 50 hectares, Cochrane 13 at 6000 hectares and Cochrane 14 at 400 hectares are all being observed in the far north.
  There are four other active fires in the region, all of which are in the Cochrane district.  Cochrane 5 is being observed at 55.5 hectares, Cochrane 8 is being observed at 200 hectares, Cochrane 9 is being observed at 100 he
  
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• Digital Order Sets Improve Patient Care

  15-07-2017 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dr. Gordon Porter, Chief of Staff at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, believes that transitioning to digital and customizable order sets will support patient-centred care and promote a culture of quality and safety.
  by Maryanne Matthews
  THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – When you are admitted to hospital, the next steps in your health care journey are identified and recorded. This system, called order sets, ensures everyone involved in your care team is informed and follows the
  
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• Health – Knee Scooter a Welcome Addition

  15-07-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pictured are (l-r), Phil and Kristine Cameron, who donated a knee scooter to be used in the Surgical Day Care unit of the Hospital, along with Deb McCormack, Registered Nurse and Christine Erickson, Perioperative Manager. Phil, Kristine, Deb McCormack and Christine Erickson
  By Heather Vita
  THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – After Kristine Cameron had her second foot surgery in seven years, she wanted to give back and help others who might need surgery themselves. In recovery from her f
  
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• Students learning for the future at robotics camp. ow.ly/9Sum30dENL0

  15-07-2017 19:09 via twitter.com
  Students learning for the future at robotics camp. ow.ly/9Sum30dENL0
  
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• The Daily Dilemma of Skipping Breakfast

  15-07-2017 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast – the most important meal of the day. You can make breakfast happen! Follow this link for some healthy and time-saving ideas to incorporate breakfast into your day every day: http://bit.ly/dietitiansofcanadabreakfast
  By Sara Chow, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  THUNDER BAY – LIVING – Do you have a daily dilemma of skipping breakfast? If yes, then you might want to read this.
  A recent statement from the American Heart Associati
  
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• Round 2 – Staal Foundation Open presented by Tbaytel

  15-07-2017 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada Staal Foundation Open
  Second Round Leaderboard (Bold denotes Canadian):
  Jared du Toit – 66-70 (-8)Lorens Chan – 69-67 (-8)Jonathan Garrick – (-8 through 7)
  DU TOIT, CHAN, GARRICK SHARE LEAD AT STAAL FOUNDATION OPEN
  by Brian Decker
  Thunder Bay, Ont – SPORTS – Kimberley, British Columbia’s Jared du Toit, Honolulu, Hawaii’s Lorens Chan and Atherton, California’s Jonathan Garrick all reached 8-under par a
  
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• Tips for Protecting Your Privacy on Public Wi-Fi Networks

  15-07-2017 18:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Where can you log in for free wi-fi access safely?
  NEW YORK – TECH – Who would not want to enjoy the perks of free internet if it’s being offered at your favorite place? Imagine yourself landing in one of your favorite coffee shops and instantly getting your phone/tablet connected to the public Wi-Fi network offered by the same place. Now, you would want to post a check-in or a random update about your visit. When you’re getting to enjoy free Wi-Fi then you could do a lot
  
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• Look at this beast! @Honda Civic Type R is the most aggressive and fastest #Civic ever. Congrats to Danny the happ… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  15-07-2017 18:09 via twitter.com
  Look at this beast! @Honda Civic Type R is the most aggressive and fastest #Civic ever.Congrats to Danny the happ… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Investigation continues one year after standoff at Kingsway Inn. ow.ly/NOoj30dEI3W

  15-07-2017 17:04 via twitter.com
  Investigation continues one year after standoff at Kingsway Inn. ow.ly/NOoj30dEI3W
  
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• OPP seeking public assistance regarding break and enter. ow.ly/Y32f30dED4K

  15-07-2017 15:21 via twitter.com
  OPP seeking public assistance regarding break and enter. ow.ly/Y32f30dED4K
  
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• Thunder Bay, Ont., filmmaker profiles Canada's British Home Children - CBC.ca

  15-07-2017 14:01 via cbc.ca
  
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  Thunder Bay, Ont., filmmaker profiles Canada's British Home Children
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  A Thunder Bay, Ont., filmmaker says the subject of a multi-part series he's produced about a little-known but dark part of Canada's history hits close to home. Alan Auld's web-based series British Home Children: The Search for a Stolen Identity looks ...
  
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• 'His name was taken away:' Thunder Bay filmmaker exposes little-known, dark piece of Canadian history

  15-07-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Thunder Bay, Ont., filmmaker says the subject of a multi-part series he's produced about a little-known but dark part of Canada's history hits close to home.
  
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• Trio of golfers share overnight lead at Staal Foundation Open, including Canadian Jared du Toit. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/tri…

  15-07-2017 06:00 via twitter.com
  Trio of golfers share overnight lead at Staal Foundation Open, including Canadian Jared du Toit. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/tri…
  
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• Border Cats back in win column after Mosley's three-run shot. tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/m…

  15-07-2017 05:20 via twitter.com
  Border Cats back in win column after Mosley's three-run shot. tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/m…
  
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• Local golfers come up a little short at the Staal Foundation Open, will miss cut. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/lo-…

  15-07-2017 04:13 via twitter.com
  Local golfers come up a little short at the Staal Foundation Open, will miss cut. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/lo-…
  
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• Up North profiles Pickle Lake, Ont. - CBC.ca

  15-07-2017 00:01 via cbc.ca
  
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  Up North profiles Pickle Lake, Ont.
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  The most northern community in Ontario to be served by a provincial highway was in the spotlight this week on CBC Northern Ontario's Up North. The interviews were gathered by the CBC's Jeff Walters and Ron Desmoulins during their visit to the northern ...
  
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• Up North profiles Pickle Lake, Ont.

  15-07-2017 00:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The most northern community in Ontario to be served by a provincial highway was in the spotlight this week on CBC northern Ontario's Up North.
  
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