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• Forest Fire Situation Report: Northwest Region July 24, 2017

  24-07-2017 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Time of Report 16:20 – Warmer weather is expected to add to the fire hazard across the region over the coming days. 
  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry report, there were three  new fires confirmed by the afternoon of July 24 in the Northwest Region but reports are being investigated at the time of this update.
  One fire of note in the region is Nipigon Fire Number 009 which is located in the far north. This lightning-caused fire is just over 13
  
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• Kashechewan Youth Paddle the mighty Albany River

  24-07-2017 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Group picture of the Paddlers and Escorts taken July 23, 2017 in Kashechewan after their arrival.
  Moose Factory, Ontario – Grand Chief Jonathan Solomon congratulates and welcomes back the Kashechewan Youth who paddled the mighty Albany River which started from Constance Lake, Ontario.
  “Grand Chief Solomon says these Youth paddled for 14 days, 415 kms down the Albany River. They have persevered the challenging conditions of the Albany River, the environment and most importantly t
  
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• Indigenous Communities Deserve Mental Health Care – NDP

  24-07-2017 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  ELLIOT LAKE – Ontario NDP critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Michael Mantha issued the following statement today following an announcement by the ministers of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Health and Long-Term Care and Children and Youth Services regarding mental health counsellors on the Pikangikum First Nation.
  “Mental health care is health care, and for too long, Indigenous communities haven’t had appropriate access to either. This week’s ann
  
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• Hep Net is hosting health fairs and screenings as the city continues to struggle with high rates of hepatitis C. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/hep…

  24-07-2017 22:43 via twitter.com
  Hep Net is hosting health fairs and screenings as the city continues to struggle with high rates of hepatitis C. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/hep…
  
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• Feds, Ontario, NAN plot path to better health care #tbay ow.ly/y9rO30dSr4o

  24-07-2017 22:05 via twitter.com
  Feds, Ontario, NAN plot path to better health care #tbay ow.ly/y9rO30dSr4o
  
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• Ontario announces First Nations student safety strategy #tbay ow.ly/JHHc30dSl1i

  24-07-2017 21:30 via twitter.com
  Ontario announces First Nations student safety strategy #tbay ow.ly/JHHc30dSl1i
  
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• Investigator appointed in Police Service Board investigation #tbay ow.ly/Jz5B30dSijx

  24-07-2017 20:56 via twitter.com
  Investigator appointed in Police Service Board investigation #tbay ow.ly/Jz5B30dSijx
  
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• Senator Murray Sinclair, chair of TRC, named as Thunder Bay police board investigator

  24-07-2017 20:27 via cbc.ca
  The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) announced Monday that it has appointed retired judge and current Senator, the Honourable Murray Sinclair as the independent investigator addressing the commission's concerns over the civilian police oversight and public confidence in the delivery of police services in Thunder Bay.
  
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• North American Lumber stays open #tbay ow.ly/VR0U30dSeq3

  24-07-2017 20:20 via twitter.com
  North American Lumber stays open #tbay ow.ly/VR0U30dSeq3
  
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• Thunder Bay Holds Unwanted Title of Murder Capital

  24-07-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – With eight homicides in 2016, Thunder Bay recorded the highest homicide rate among the CMAs (6.64 homicides per 100,000 population). Edmonton (47 homicides, or a rate of 3.39), and Regina (8 homicides, or a rate of 3.23) had the next-highest homicide rates. In 2016, no homicides were reported in Trois-Rivières, Kingston or Greater Sudbury.
  Statistics Canada released the latest crime statistics today which show that poli
  
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• Kenora OPP search for missing man #tbay ow.ly/OCV930dS8nN

  24-07-2017 19:23 via twitter.com
  Kenora OPP search for missing man #tbay ow.ly/OCV930dS8nN
  
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• YouTube star singer from Thunder Bay, Ontario draws on Ojibway heritage for debut album

  24-07-2017 19:10 via cbc.ca
  Natasha Fisher has already racked up over a hundred thousand views on YouTube for her videos of covers and mashups by artists like Drake and Rihanna, but now the northwestern Ontario singer is gaining attention for her original song Lie to Me, from her debut album Her.
  
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• Senator Murray Sinclair To Head Investigation into Police Services Board

  24-07-2017 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thunder Bay Police Service Press Conference
  THUNDER BAY – The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has appointed retired Judge and current Senator, the Honourable Murray Sinclair as the independent investigator in this matter.
  Senator Sinclair served the justice system in Manitoba for over 25 years. He was the first Aboriginal Judge appointed in Manitoba and Canada’s second.
  He served as Co-Chair of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba, which studied the relationship between
  
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• OPP in Kenora ask for public's help to find missing 39-year-old city man

  24-07-2017 18:35 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora are asking for the public's help to locate James Begg, a 39-year-old city man who was last seen July 16, 2017.
  
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• City exempted from paying Hobbs' legal fees #tbay ow.ly/ndmU30dS1Gv

  24-07-2017 18:26 via twitter.com
  City exempted from paying Hobbs' legal fees #tbay ow.ly/ndmU30dS1Gv
  
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• Back to School Planning is Ongoing

  24-07-2017 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Plan for success for back to school
  THUNDER BAY – Family – Hard as it might seem for the kids, it is already time to start thinking and planning for back to school. A quick trip to Staples on Memorial is to see how the school supplies are already waiting for students and parents. Another way back is for planning delicious meals and snacks to make going back to school easier.
  Ease your way into a busy new school year with easy dishes you can prepare and serve in minutes. Time-sav
  
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• Thunder Bay's murder rate highest in Canada #tbay ow.ly/sC4U30dRU0S

  24-07-2017 17:36 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay's murder rate highest in Canada #tbay ow.ly/sC4U30dRU0S
  
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• Charges against Thunder Bay mayor tarnish image of municipal politics says Ryerson professor - CBC.ca

  24-07-2017 17:31
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  Charges against Thunder Bay mayor tarnish image of municipal politics says Ryerson professor
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  An expert in city governance says criminal charges against Keith Hobbs, the mayor of Thunder Bay, Ont., have the potential to tarnish the city's image, and further damage people's perception of the value of municipal politics. Thunder Bay mayor charged ...and more »
  
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• 'What the devil is going on?': expert says charges against Thunder Bay mayor lead to distrust

  24-07-2017 17:30 via cbc.ca
  An expert in city governance from Toronto's Ryerson University says criminal charges the mayor of Thunder Bay, Ont., have the potential to tarnish the city's image, and further damage people's perception of the value of municipal politics.
  
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• Washout closes section of Trans-Canada highway #tbay ow.ly/XwV730dRMq3

  24-07-2017 16:48 via twitter.com
  Washout closes section of Trans-Canada highway #tbay ow.ly/XwV730dRMq3
  
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• Adopt Me: Baby loves to cuddle #tbay ow.ly/sJ3q30dRGe4

  24-07-2017 16:06 via twitter.com
  Adopt Me: Baby loves to cuddle #tbay ow.ly/sJ3q30dRGe4
  
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• James Street, Churchill Drive intersection in Thunder Bay closed to all traffic

  24-07-2017 15:46 via cbc.ca
  Drivers in Thunder Bay are facing another disruption to traffic flow in the city. The intersection at James Street and Churchill Drive is closed to all traffic beginning Monday July 24.
  
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• Ontario Addresses First Nations Youth Crisis

  24-07-2017 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Queen’s Park building seat of the Ontario Provincial Government. The Ontario Legislative Building which houses the viceregal suite of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and offices for members of the provincial parliament
  Statement by Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Health and Long-Term Care and Children and Youth Services
  QUEEN’S PARK – The Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Health and Long-Ter
  
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• An open and shut case: how the backfire effect closes minds

  24-07-2017 15:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  When evidence contradicts our deeply-held beliefs, we tend not to change our viewpoint but to become more entrenched
  By Gerry ChidiacColumnistPRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – LIVING – It’s interesting how open minded people are to the opinions of others. News programs regularly present debates that end with people coming around to opposing perspectives or at least agreeing to respectfully disagree.
  Of course, I’m only kidding.
  In fact, we see conservative news programs where hosts
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Energy Minister responds to Brown #tbay ow.ly/MWYv30dRyGD

  24-07-2017 15:05 via twitter.com
  Letter to the Editor: Energy Minister responds to Brown #tbay ow.ly/MWYv30dRyGD
  
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• Kenora Family Seeks Justice in Attack Against Christian Henry

  24-07-2017 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  KENORA – NEWS — A Grassy Narrows family have launched a crowdsourcing initiative to offer a reward for information leading to an arrest in the attempted murder and robbery of twenty-two-year-old Anishinaabe father, Christian Henry, 8 months ago.
  Henry was attacked and robbed on the morning of October 2nd 2016, only hours after being released from the police station. Henry was in a coma for four days at a Winnipeg hospital after the attack, followed by 3 months in the intensive care u
  
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• Thunder Bay Chill win PDL's central conference championship

  24-07-2017 14:30 via cbc.ca
  The Thunder Bay, Ont., Chill soccer team continues its successful season.
  
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• AFN Convenes 38th Annual General Assembly July 25-27 in Regina

  24-07-2017 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  OTTAWA – REGINA – First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA), to be held at the Evraz Place from July 25-27.  Chiefs and delegates will discuss key issues and determine strategy to advance First Nations priorities based on Treaty rights and inherent rights, title and jurisdiction.
  AFN AGA delegates will gather under the theme 
  
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• Glance at Crime: 27 assaults, 20 break and enters #tbay ow.ly/5AEW30dRtj3

  24-07-2017 14:09 via twitter.com
  Glance at Crime: 27 assaults, 20 break and enters #tbay ow.ly/5AEW30dRtj3
  
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• Dryden Teen Dies in Car Accident

  24-07-2017 14:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nikolas Ho – a Dryden teen died in a single car accident
  DRYDEN – On July 22, 2017 at approximately 11:00PM CDT, officers from the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 502, Van Horne Township, near Dryden.
  Police report that a single motor vehicle, a small two-door car travelling north bound lost control and left the roadway coming to rest against a rock cut. Dryden Ambulance and Oxdrift Fire Depar
  
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• Organizers in Thunder Bay, Ont., call first 'Karnival on the Kam' a success

  24-07-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Organizers are calling Fort William Historical Park's first-ever Karnival on the Kam a big success, but the event's future isn't yet certain.
  
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• Shoot Out Decides Chapples Men’s Invitational

  24-07-2017 13:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Chapples Men’s Invitational Winners Rob Additise, Colin Sobey and Scott Glomba – Photo by Marvin Pupeza
  THUNDER BAY – GOLF – The three man team of Rob Additise, Colin Sobey and Scott Glomba were able to hang on and win the 2017 Chapples Men’s Club Invitational golf tournament. which was held on July 22 & 23 at Chapples Golf Course.
  The winning team were 3 shots back after Saturdays round, but were able close the gap on Sunday and force a shoot out with the W
  
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• Keith Hobbs requested leave from MPAC board, corporation spokesperson says

  24-07-2017 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay mayor Keith Hobbs has been granted a 90-day leave from the Municipal Proprety Assessment Corporation (MPAC) board of directors.
  
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• Thunder Bay residents, athletes show support for Special Olympics bid

  24-07-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  As the announcement of which city will host the 2020 Special Olympics Winter Games nears, local residents continue to show their support for Thunder Bay's bid.
  
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• Thunder Bay, Ont., shows support for Special Olympics bid - CBC.ca

  24-07-2017 13:00
  CBC.ca
  Thunder Bay, Ont., shows support for Special Olympics bid
  CBC.ca
  As the announcement of which city will host the 2020 Special Olympics Winter Games nears, local residents continue to show their support for Thunder Bay's bid. The final step in the city's bid process was taken last week, when Special Olympics Canada ...and more »
  
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• CMHC tells Ontario housing co-ops to abandon low-income members

  24-07-2017 12:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  $18.5 million in private lending for building modernization caught in red tape
  OTTAWA – HOUSING – Multi-million dollar renovation plans at three Ontario housing co-ops are in limbo after receiving government demands to cancel rental assistance to low-income families.
  The three co-ops – Quarry Co-op in Ottawa, and Chadwick Towers and Spruce Court co-ops in Toronto – have long-term mortgages with CMHC at average interest rates of 8%. New low-interest financing to
  
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• Canadian Agricultural Partnership Sets Direction for Sector

  24-07-2017 12:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ministers of Agriculture reached agreement today on the key elements of a new federal, provincial, territorial (FPT) agricultural policy framework during the Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture held in St. Johnís, Newfoundland and Labrador, from July 19-21.
  ST. JOHN’S, NL – AGRICULTURE – The agriculture and agri-food sector is a key growth industry in Canada, contributing over $100 billion annually to the economy and employ
  
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• How to handle job-interview stress

  24-07-2017 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bright, colourful, vibrant and enticing – The Hub Bazaar at 507 East Victoria Avenue is now open for business
  It is unrealistic to hope the interview will run smoothly. Expect some stress, and find ways to deal with it
  CALGARY, Alta. – BUSINESS – Whether during good or bad economies, interview stress is a given in the job-hunting process.
  Job candidates experience stress prior to the interview and during the interview. During both occasions, the stress can be equally intense.
  D
  
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• USS Gerald R. Ford – Lead Ship in New Class of Supercarriers

  24-07-2017 07:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The USS Gerald R Ford super carrier was launched on the weekend by Defense Secretary Mattis and President Donald J. Trump
  WASHINGTON – US POLITICS — President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis took part in commissioning the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, named in honor of the 38th president, in Norfolk, Virginia, today.
  Service members and their families, senior defense and military officials and other dignitaries, includi
  
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• Karnival on the Kam being called a huge success. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/kar…

  24-07-2017 01:25 via twitter.com
  Karnival on the Kam being called a huge success. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/kar…
  
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• SHAD students in Thunder Bay pitch in to help federal government promote youth volunteering

  24-07-2017 01:00 via cbc.ca
  Some of the best and the brightest teenage minds have gathered at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., again this summer to take part in the annual SHAD program. Wednesday night federal labour minister Patty Hajdu enlisted the group's help in promoting a new youth volunteer initiative.
  
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• Federal government asks SHAD students for help promoting youth volunteer initiative

  24-07-2017 01:00 via cbc.ca
  Some of the best and the brightest teenage minds have gathered at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., again this summer to take part in the annual SHAD program. Wednesday night federal labour minister Patty Hajdu enlisted the group's help in promoting a new youth volunteer initiative.
  
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