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• The investment will let them expand the program into Sioux Lookout and other communities for a three-year pilot... fb.me/6CXU8Zgkk

  19-09-2017 23:54 via twitter.com
  The investment will let them expand the program into Sioux Lookout and other communities for a three-year pilot... fb.me/6CXU8Zgkk
  
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• The local MP says the doctor's concerns are part of the consultation process. fb.me/8EtXNqvQv

  19-09-2017 23:08 via twitter.com
  The local MP says the doctor's concerns are part of the consultation process. fb.me/8EtXNqvQv
  
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• Oh man. Ohhhhh man. Any guesses who it's going to be? #tbay #prettydarnexcited fb.me/AJ7ZVHXX

  19-09-2017 23:06 via twitter.com
  Oh man. Ohhhhh man. Any guesses who it's going to be? #tbay #prettydarnexcited fb.me/AJ7ZVHXX
  
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• Police want help with historic missing person's case. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/pol…

  19-09-2017 22:38 via twitter.com
  Police want help with historic missing person's case. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/pol…
  
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• Arrest made in Murder of Brayden Moonias

  19-09-2017 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – An arrest has been made in the murder of Brayden Moonias as well as in the assault of a fifty-two year old man. Thunder Bay Police state that the August 6th homicide and the assault weree linked, and the same person was responsible for both crimes.
  Brayden MOONIAS’ body was discovered in the area of Marina Park and McVicar Creek on the morning of August 6, 2017 on the shore of Lake Superior. A short time later, an injured male was discovered in the vicinity Cumberland S
  
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• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Calls for Senator Beyak to Resign

  19-09-2017 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  WINNIPEG – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Arlen Dumas supports the calls for Senator Lynn Beyak to resign and to apologize for her most recent comments.
  Earlier this month, Senator Beyak posted a letter on her Senate website writing “let’s stop the guilt and blame and find a way to live together and share” suggesting Indigenous people trade their status cards for Canadian citizenship, with negotiated payout to every Indigenous person. This is in additio
  
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• Thunder Bay hospital ER doctors threaten to leave #tbay ow.ly/IYGi30fhjbU

  19-09-2017 21:58 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay hospital ER doctors threaten to leave #tbay ow.ly/IYGi30fhjbU
  
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• 22-year-old Thunder Bay man charged in relation to August homicide, assault near Marina Park

  19-09-2017 21:28 via cbc.ca
  A 22-year-old Thunder Bay man has been arrested in connection with a homicide and assault that occurred near Marina Park last month.
  
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• Police say they've made an arrest in relation to the death of an 18-year-old and an assault on a 52-year-old. fb.me/A4TdzLdu

  19-09-2017 21:22 via twitter.com
  Police say they've made an arrest in relation to the death of an 18-year-old and an assault on a 52-year-old. fb.me/A4TdzLdu
  
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• Big news for the local economy. fb.me/2tQAFQFFc

  19-09-2017 21:16 via twitter.com
  Big news for the local economy. fb.me/2tQAFQFFc
  
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• RCMP Intercept Heroin Shipment

  19-09-2017 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  RCMP intercepted a shipment of heroin destined for Ontario
  RICHMOND HILL – Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Serious and Organized Crime (SOC) Controlled Delivery Team (CDT) in partnership with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Quebec Region and Greater Toronto Area Region and York Regional Police (YRP) have disrupted a criminal organization importing harmful opioids in Canada.
  On August 28, 2017, CBSA at the Port of Montreal intercepted
  
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• Arrest made in Aug. 6 homicide #tbay ow.ly/M7gY30fhfgt

  19-09-2017 21:13 via twitter.com
  Arrest made in Aug. 6 homicide #tbay ow.ly/M7gY30fhfgt
  
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• United States Marines Set to Assist in Hurricane Maria Efforts

  19-09-2017 21:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters lift off from the runway at Muñiz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Sept. 18, 2017. The helicopters and crews are assigned to Joint Task Force Leeward Islands, U.S. Southern Command’s primary response to Hurricane Irma. The aircraft were being relocated to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in preparation for Hurricane Maria. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melanie Kilcline
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. service members with Joint T
  
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• Porter Airlines sets up a Thunder Bay crew base #tbay ow.ly/lTZT30fhde2

  19-09-2017 20:51 via twitter.com
  Porter Airlines sets up a Thunder Bay crew base #tbay ow.ly/lTZT30fhde2
  
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• First Nations hold a long-term vision of a renewed nation-to-nation relationship

  19-09-2017 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde
  By AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde
  OTTAWA – First Nations hold a long-term vision of a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Canada. This vision is supported by a practical approach that builds a stronger country for all of us.
  Our priorities include movement on those steps, but there are two areas that we can and must move on immediately, areas where Canada’s own courts are demanding action. The first is ending discrimination in the
  
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• Porter Airlines Establishing Crew Base in Thunder Bay

  19-09-2017 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porter operates a 29-aircraft fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft configured with 74 seats. Final assembly takes place at Bombardierís Toronto site. (Porter Airlines Inc.)
  THUNDER BAY – Porter Airlines is establishing a crew base in Thunder Bay, Ont., as of January 2018. The move creates at least 40 local jobs for pilots and flight attendants. The ongoing and increasing benefits to Northwestern Ontario from the Thunder Bay International Airport continue.
  The airport will with thi
  
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• Local MP will now assist Jane Philpott. fb.me/8KjHOnY53

  19-09-2017 19:56 via twitter.com
  Local MP will now assist Jane Philpott. fb.me/8KjHOnY53
  
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• AJ (and special guest Riley) with a rundown of today's show! #tbay #newintern fb.me/1DyRZz5cH

  19-09-2017 19:53 via twitter.com
  AJ (and special guest Riley) with a rundown of today's show! #tbay #newintern fb.me/1DyRZz5cH
  
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• TTC opens the field for its next streetcar contract #tbay ow.ly/HcH530fh7y5

  19-09-2017 19:50 via twitter.com
  TTC opens the field for its next streetcar contract #tbay ow.ly/HcH530fh7y5
  
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• SIJHL preseason Q&A: Thunder Bay North Stars

  19-09-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. – It’s been seven seasons since the Thunder Bay North Stars franchise has hoisted the Bill Salonen Cup emblematic of Superior International Junior Hockey League champions.
  Prior to the lengthy span without winning a SIJHL title, the North Stars franchise won five Bill Salonen Cups in a seven-year run before that.
  Looking to put an end to the current title drought is the club’s new head coach Rob Degagne.
  Degagne was named the squads’ new bench boss in mi
  
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• Holiday Entertaining Show Coming to Thunder Bay

  19-09-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce President Charla Robinson
  THUNDER BAY – BUSINESS – The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce  pleased to introduce Thunder Bay’s first holiday entertaining show, aimed at connecting consumers with local business as they begin planning for the holiday season.
  ‘Tis the Season Show and Shop will take place on Sunday, November 5th at the Valhalla Inn and will feature Thunder Bay’s leading experts in fine foods, cocktails, fashion, home d&e
  
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• United Way's Pretzel Day returns #tbay ow.ly/k5GH30fh3TR

  19-09-2017 19:14 via twitter.com
  United Way's Pretzel Day returns #tbay ow.ly/k5GH30fh3TR
  
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• Well, now that I'm crying... - Sarah fb.me/39pNJNEpo

  19-09-2017 18:59 via twitter.com
  Well, now that I'm crying... - Sarah fb.me/39pNJNEpo
  
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• Don Rusnak appointed parliamentary secretary to minister of Indigenous Services

  19-09-2017 17:34 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak has been appointed the parliamentary secretary to Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott, the federal government announced Tuesday.
  
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• Passenger assaults Thunder Bay Transit driver #tbay ow.ly/3IMB30fgNtG

  19-09-2017 17:02 via twitter.com
  Passenger assaults Thunder Bay Transit driver #tbay ow.ly/3IMB30fgNtG
  
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• Sanction hearing for former Thunder Bay, Ont., investment advisor set for October

  19-09-2017 16:39 via cbc.ca
  A penalty hearing for a former Thunder Bay, Ont., investment advisor, found to have used clients' money for personal reasons, has been scheduled for October.
  
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• Union stepping up for assaulted bus drivers fb.me/xfjrLntJ

  19-09-2017 16:29 via twitter.com
  Union stepping up for assaulted bus drivers fb.me/xfjrLntJ
  
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• Northwestern Ontario hydro crews sweat it out in Florida #tbay ow.ly/xgpO30fgEiA

  19-09-2017 15:54 via twitter.com
  Northwestern Ontario hydro crews sweat it out in Florida #tbay ow.ly/xgpO30fgEiA
  
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• Thunder Bay Students Benefit from Ontario Tuition Program

  19-09-2017 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Confederation College Shuniah Building
  Thunder Bay – This school year, more than one-third of all full-time college and university students in Ontario are receiving free tuition thanks to the new Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The program that allows lower income students to attend post-secondary education is letting them benefit from the opportunity.
  More than 2949 of those students attend school in Thunder Bay.
  Free tuition is part of Ontario’s plan to make life more af
  
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• Photo gallery: Campers rescue turtle with imbedded fish hook #tbay ow.ly/zmmU30fgy17

  19-09-2017 15:03 via twitter.com
  Photo gallery: Campers rescue turtle with imbedded fish hook #tbay ow.ly/zmmU30fgy17
  
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• Take a look behind the scenes at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery

  19-09-2017 14:30 via cbc.ca
  Close to 1,600 permanent collection items are stored at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
  
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• Police seek public's help to identify driver in collision #tbay ow.ly/MKAG30fgslC

  19-09-2017 14:03 via twitter.com
  Police seek public's help to identify driver in collision #tbay ow.ly/MKAG30fgslC
  
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• Breaking down barriers to solve missing persons cases: Wabaseemoong hosts workshop

  19-09-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Wabaseemong Independent First Nation, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Treaty 3 Police Service are joining forces to host a missing person awareness day in the community on Tuesday.
  
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• Garnet Angeconeb, Sioux Lookout, Ont., cultural bridge-builder, says he's disappointed with Senator's remarks

  19-09-2017 13:30 via cbc.ca
  A northwestern Ontario resident who received the Order of Canada for his work in social justice advocacy and improving race relations says he's "disappointed" and "disgusted" by recent comments made by Senator Lynn Beyak.
  
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• Song of the day if you missed it at 7:15.... your chance to win $500 with Thunder Bay's Easiest Radio Contest!!! fb.me/AARxXipd

  19-09-2017 13:19 via twitter.com
  Song of the day if you missed it at 7:15.... your chance to win $500 with Thunder Bay's Easiest Radio Contest!!! fb.me/AARxXipd
  
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• Cheaper homes, hard on the health system: Small Northern Ontario communities

  19-09-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that newcomers moving to Northern Ontario, because of cheap housing prices, may be more than some small communities health care systems can handle.
  
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• Regional hospital could lose some emergency room doctors fb.me/72u9wSqkY

  19-09-2017 12:53 via twitter.com
  Regional hospital could lose some emergency room doctors fb.me/72u9wSqkY
  
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• Mark Boucher, subject of 2016 manhunt, sentenced for aggravated assault

  19-09-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
  A man charged with aggravated assault in 2016 after, what police called, a serious assault on the Fort William First Nation has been sentenced.
  
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• Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection in Canada, U.S.

  19-09-2017 12:17 via cbc.ca
  Toys "R" Us, the big box toy retailer struggling with $5 billion US in long-term debt, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. ahead of the key holiday shopping season, and its Canadian subsidiary is seeking similar protection through a court in Ontario.
  
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• Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection

  19-09-2017 12:17 via cbc.ca
  Toys "R" Us, the big box toy retailer struggling with $5 billion US in long-term debt, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. ahead of the key holiday shopping season, and its Canadian subsidiary will be seeking similar protection through a court in Ontario.
  
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• Police seek van after cyclist struck in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  19-09-2017 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay police are searching for the driver of a black van involved in a collision with a cyclist on the city's north side last week.
  
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• Comuzzi child-porn sentencing will take place in October. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/man…

  19-09-2017 05:14 via twitter.com
  Comuzzi child-porn sentencing will take place in October. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/man…
  
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• North of Superior Film Association Ready for 26th Season

  19-09-2017 02:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Once again with the onset of autumn, the North of Superior Film Association (NOSFA) returns for its 26th season of operation, Thursday, September 21st at SilverCity.
  NOSFA kicks-off  Season #26 with two exciting films in two theatres: Maudie, the real-life story of Canadian artist Maud Lewis featuring fabulous performances by Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke, and An Inconvenient Sequel, featuring Al Gore, a more-than-appropriate selection given recent global devastation due
  
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• Sioux Lookout Mayor Speaks out on Senator Beyak

  19-09-2017 00:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The goal of residential schooling was to separate children from their families, culture, and identity. Saskatchewan Archives Board, R-A2690.
  Sioux Lookout, ON – Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance says he and members of the local Truth and Reconciliation Committee are disappointed with Senator Lynn Beyak’s recent misguided comments about Indigenous issues. The disappointment comes especially after the Sioux Lookout Truth and Reconciliation Committee met with the Senator in July.
  Mayor
  
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