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• Father of Marlan Chookomolin looking for answers about son's death. #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fat…

  21-07-2017 23:58 via twitter.com
  Father of Marlan Chookomolin looking for answers about son's death. #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fat…
  
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• OLG pays city $636K for first-quarter share of revenues. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/olg…

  21-07-2017 21:36 via twitter.com
  OLG pays city $636K for first-quarter share of revenues. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/olg…
  
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• Two men charged with copper wire theft allegedly stolen from Thunder Bay Hydro compound. #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/two…

  21-07-2017 21:01 via twitter.com
  Two men charged with copper wire theft allegedly stolen from Thunder Bay Hydro compound. #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/two…
  
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• Special Olympics officials visit city ahead of host city announcement next month. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/exc…

  21-07-2017 19:34 via twitter.com
  Special Olympics officials visit city ahead of host city announcement next month. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/exc…
  
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• Thunder Bay mayor Keith Hobbs, two others charged with extortion - The Globe and Mail

  21-07-2017 18:41 via theglobeandmail.com
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  Thunder Bay mayor Keith Hobbs, two others charged with extortion
  The Globe and Mail
  The mayor of Thunder Bay has been charged with extortion and obstruction of justice, along with his wife, the latest blow to a city facing a crisis of leadership after the deaths of Indigenous teenagers in the city's waterways and the arrest of the ...
  Thunder Bay mayor charged with extortion: a timelineCBC.ca
  Keith Hobbs, Thunder Bay Mayor, And Wife Charged With ExtortionHuffington Post Canad
  
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• Mayor Hobbs, wife Marisa deny charges through lawyers. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/may…

  21-07-2017 17:43 via twitter.com
  Mayor Hobbs, wife Marisa deny charges through lawyers. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/may…
  
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• Facebook Live link on Newswatch from city hall. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fac…

  21-07-2017 17:11 via twitter.com
  Facebook Live link on Newswatch from city hall. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fac…
  
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• Here's the link to our Facebook live. facebook.com/tbnewswatch/vi…

  21-07-2017 17:03 via twitter.com
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• Mayor Hobbs and Wife Charged with Extortion

  21-07-2017 16:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – BREAKING NEWS – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three Thunder Bay residents in connection with an investigation of allegations of criminal wrongdoing that include a municipal official and a local resident.
  As part of an ongoing criminal investigation, three Thunder Bay residents are charged with offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada as follows: 
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  Keith HOBBS, aged 65 years of Thunder Bay, and Marisa HOBBS, aged 53 years
  
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• Thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs, wife and 1 other charged with extortion

  21-07-2017 15:44 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police have charged Thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs, his wife and another woman with extortion.
  
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• Thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs and wife Marisa charged with extortion, obstruction of justice. #onpoli #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/hob…

  21-07-2017 15:35 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs and wife Marisa charged with extortion, obstruction of justice. #onpoli #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/hob…
  
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• Feds to spend $870K to create 213 jobs in Northwestern Ontario. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fed…

  21-07-2017 15:10 via twitter.com
  Feds to spend $870K to create 213 jobs in Northwestern Ontario. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fed…
  
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• “Let’s get the hell out of here” – quake off Greece and Turkey kills two

  21-07-2017 15:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  The earthquake has hit hard in Turkey and Greece killing and injuring many people
  Sea levels rise in tremor aftermath
  * Two die, scores injured in powerful Aegean quake
  * Tremor causes small tsunami, minor coastal damage
  * Greek resort of Kos and Turkey’s Bodrum take brunt of quake
  * Many tourists spend night in the open
  By Vassilis Triandafyllou and Tuvan Gumrukcu
  KOS, Greece/ANKARA July 21 (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake killed two people on the Greek holiday island of Kos in the
  
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• SESQUI Set to Thrill Thunder Bay Audiences with Horizon

  21-07-2017 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay will be one of seven cities hosting the unique cinematic dome screening of the 360° film HORIZON, produced by SESQUI, as part of the Canada 150 celebrations.
  The free screenings will take place from July 24 – July 28, in the Intercity Shopping Centre parking lot. The film will be shown on a first come, first served basis from 12 noon – 10 pm each day, except on Friday, July 28, when it will be shown from 10 am – 7:30 pm.
  “We are th
  
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• A missing 12-year-old girl has been found safe and we've removed her information and photo for privacy reasons.

  21-07-2017 14:58 via twitter.com
  A missing 12-year-old girl has been found safe and we've removed her information and photo for privacy reasons.
  
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• Take Action to Minimize Risk from Wildfire

  21-07-2017 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – While the forest fire threat in Northwestern Ontario is not at its peak this season, across Canada many areas are experiencing major threats to homes and lives due to wildfires.
  Ecclesiastical Insurance is mindful that wildfires are an on-going and ever-increasing threat to many communities across Canada as evidenced by the current fires in the Central Interior of BC and last year’s wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
  The government of Canada’s Natural Resources
  
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• Thunder Bay Chill ready for post-season play, which starts tonight in Michigan against K-W United. tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/c…

  21-07-2017 14:36 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay Chill ready for post-season play, which starts tonight in Michigan against K-W United. tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/c…
  
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• Thunder Bay police say missing 12-year-old girl found

  21-07-2017 14:16 via cbc.ca
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they're looking for a girl who was last seen Wednesday on the city's south side.
  
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• Camp Quality Blog 2017 – Day 5

  21-07-2017 13:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Sam Stovel
  THUNDER BAY –  – It was another beautiful day here in the magical land of Hogwarts. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the campers were all happy. All of the campers and volunteers enjoyed a well-rested late wake-up call this morning to catch up on some lost sleep from earlier this week. French toast (with home-made rhubarb-strawberry compote- yum!) and hash browns were awaiting us in the dining hall for breakfast.
  After breakfast, the campers worked t
  
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• Current US Economic Factors Affecting Business Strategy

  21-07-2017 13:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a listening session with the Retail Industry Leaders Association and member company CEOs in the Rosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
  NEW YORK – The USA is around six months into life under President Trump and its economy has experienced plenty of volatility over that time. Some of it was expected, given the change in President, while other areas have come as more of a surprise. All of the f
  
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• 'Take me out to the ballgame': U-18 Baseball World Cup calls for volunteers and spectators

  21-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  'This is a real unique opportunity for us to shine on an international stage,' said the executive director of the Thunder Bay International Baseball Association.
  
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• Charges upgraded against driver after motorcyclist hit on Highway 11 dies, says OPP

  21-07-2017 12:04 via cbc.ca
  
  A 22-year-old man from Geraldton, Ont., is facing numerous charges, including impaired driving, after a head-on collision on Highway 11 on Sunday, and a subsequent police search, which closed the route for several hours.
  
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• Combating tragedy with community spirit: Pikangikum youth reach out to grieving families

  21-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of young people in Pikangikum First Nation are trying to help their community in the face of recent tragedies.
  
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• Dougherty delivers in ninth, Border Cats win on walk-off single. tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/d…

  21-07-2017 06:09 via twitter.com
  Dougherty delivers in ninth, Border Cats win on walk-off single. tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/d…
  
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• Sandy Lake Junior Canadian Rangers are ‘The Best’

  21-07-2017 03:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Some of the Sandy Lake Junior Canadian Rangers with the trophy for the province’s Best Junior Ranger patrol. – Credit Sergeant Peter Moon, Canadian Rangers
  By Peter Moon
  CAMP LOON – The Junior Canadian Ranger patrol in Sandy Lake First Nation has been named the year’s best patrol in Ontario.
  The cup honouring their achievement was presented to a small group of representative Junior Rangers from Sandy Lake while they are attending Camp Loon, an annual advanced training cam
  
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• Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls pushes back scheduled Thunder Bay hearing. #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/mmi…

  21-07-2017 02:00 via twitter.com
  Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls pushes back scheduled Thunder Bay hearing. #tbay tbnewswatch.com/local-news/mmi…
  
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• Missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry delays Thunder Bay ... - The Globe and Mail

  21-07-2017 01:52 via theglobeandmail.com
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  Missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry delays Thunder Bay ...
  The Globe and Mail
  The problem-plagued inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women has postponed a hearing scheduled for Thunder Bay in September over concerns ...
  MMIWG inquiry delays Thunder Bay hearingTbnewswatch.com
  Thunder Bay's MMIWG community hearing delayed 3 months - CBC.caCBC.caall 5 news articles »
  
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• Fracking – It’s kind of an unknown, unquantified risk

  21-07-2017 01:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to the US Energy Information Administration, hydraulic fracturing accounted for more than one-half of US oil production and two-thirds of US gas production in 2015. That percentage is expected to rise as more states begin to adopt the practice.
  CREDIT: Penn State
  PITTSBURGH – ENVIRONMENT – There have been a number of different protests against fracking. There have also been a lot of reports on the environmental danger this energy harvesting tactic can bring to areas. Now re
  
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• Telles Leads at Mackenzie Investments Open

  21-07-2017 00:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Round 1 – Mackenzie Investments Open presented by Jaguar LavalFirst Round Leaderboard (Bold denotes Canadian):
  Damian Telles – 64 (-6)Matt Picanso – 65 (-5)Hank Lebioda – (-5 thru 15)Tain Lee – 66 (-4)Edward Figueroa – 66 (-4)Scott Wolfes – 66 (-4)
  Daniel Kim – (-4 thru 9)
  Vincent Blanchette – (-4 thru 12)
  By Brian Decker
  July 20, 2017 – Mirabel, Que. SPORTS – The Dalles, Oregon’s Damian Telles shot a 6-under 64 at Les
  
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• Six members of the federal Liberal's Northern Ontario caucus meet in Thunder Bay. #tbay #cdnpoli tbnewswatch.com/local-news/nor…

  21-07-2017 00:37 via twitter.com
  Six members of the federal Liberal's Northern Ontario caucus meet in Thunder Bay. #tbay #cdnpoli tbnewswatch.com/local-news/nor…
  
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• RCMP Investigation into Frog Lake First Nation Death Continues

  21-07-2017 00:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Frog Lake First Nation, Alberta – K-Division RCMP report that last night at approximately 10:00PM MDT, Elk Point RCMP responded to a shooting incident that allegedly occurred on the Fishing Lake Metis Settlement.
  A male was then found deceased a short time later on the Frog Lake First Nation. No one else was injured.
  The investigation is ongoing. Members from the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit – North (MCU) have assumed carriage of the file and are being assisted by Elk Poi
  
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• TTC Benefits Fraud Investigation Results in Charges

  21-07-2017 00:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TORONTO – NEWS – Ten people face criminal charges as part of an ongoing police investigation into an alleged TTC benefits fraud scheme. To date, 150 employees have been fired, retired or resigned to avoid dismissal. Of the 10 facing charges, nine are former TTC employees and one remains an employee on medical leave.
  In 2014, the TTC began an investigation following a tip to its Integrity Line that alleged receipts were being provided to employees by Healthy Fit, a health care product
  
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