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• Serving up a helping hand for Thanksgiving. ow.ly/rqyr30fJgdV

  08-10-2017 23:23 via twitter.com
  Serving up a helping hand for Thanksgiving. ow.ly/rqyr30fJgdV
  
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• Officials say they still have plenty of details to discuss in a possible merger between Thunder Bay Hydro and... fb.me/y6fnAUC2

  08-10-2017 23:03 via twitter.com
  Officials say they still have plenty of details to discuss in a possible merger between Thunder Bay Hydro and... fb.me/y6fnAUC2
  
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• One organization wants to make sure you know the importance of trees to our economy and our climate. fb.me/2n2Is365y

  08-10-2017 22:55 via twitter.com
  One organization wants to make sure you know the importance of trees to our economy and our climate. fb.me/2n2Is365y
  
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• Proposals for anti-smoking projects are being accepted until Monday, October 16th. fb.me/74hIFlGiK

  08-10-2017 22:44 via twitter.com
  Proposals for anti-smoking projects are being accepted until Monday, October 16th. fb.me/74hIFlGiK
  
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• A project is underway to connect all schools between Marathon and the Manitoba border. fb.me/8ZqZmSzXq

  08-10-2017 22:34 via twitter.com
  A project is underway to connect all schools between Marathon and the Manitoba border. fb.me/8ZqZmSzXq
  
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• A provincially-mandated organization says you should take steps to prevent children from getting shocked. fb.me/1I7VdM9cn

  08-10-2017 22:21 via twitter.com
  A provincially-mandated organization says you should take steps to prevent children from getting shocked. fb.me/1I7VdM9cn
  
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• Kenora OPP Investigate Sudden Death

  08-10-2017 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  KENORA – Officers from the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death in the City of Kenora. On Sunday, October 8, 2017, at approximately 12:40 pm, police received a call of a possible body in the water of Lake of the Woods at the Main Street dock.
  Police attended and located a male deceased in the water.
  The man is described as an Indigenous male, possibly in his 40’s, approximately 5’10”-6′ tall, short brow
  
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• OPP are investigating after the body of a man was found in Lake of the Woods near Kenora on Sunday. ow.ly/hpDG30fJ9GI

  08-10-2017 22:06 via twitter.com
  OPP are investigating after the body of a man was found in Lake of the Woods near Kenora on Sunday. ow.ly/hpDG30fJ9GI
  
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• Walters Gets His Wings: Flight Test

  08-10-2017 22:00 via cbc.ca
  To say I was a little nervous would be an understatement. I had my flight test this week. All of the work from the past year or so of flight training really comes down to this one day.
  
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• Walters Gets His Wings: Flight Test - CBC.ca

  08-10-2017 21:59
  CBC.ca
  Walters Gets His Wings: Flight Test
  CBC.ca
  To say I was a little nervous would be an understatement. I had my flight test this week. All of the work from the past year or so of flight training really comes down to this one day. You certainly know what to expect — there really aren't any ...
  
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• Common Voice Northwest spokesperson Iain Angus says new information could help health officials determine what... fb.me/F9SEbQcp

  08-10-2017 21:50 via twitter.com
  Common Voice Northwest spokesperson Iain Angus says new information could help health officials determine what... fb.me/F9SEbQcp
  
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• Rusnak named vice-chair of Outdoor Caucus. ow.ly/OKZ230fJ8iB

  08-10-2017 21:41 via twitter.com
  Rusnak named vice-chair of Outdoor Caucus. ow.ly/OKZ230fJ8iB
  
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• More than five years of protesting the Energy East project have paid off, according to one environmental activist. fb.me/8T38N4kCW

  08-10-2017 20:48 via twitter.com
  More than five years of protesting the Energy East project have paid off, according to one environmental activist. fb.me/8T38N4kCW
  
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• U.S. anglers fined $2,250 for violations. ow.ly/wmkF30fJ5sf

  08-10-2017 20:36 via twitter.com
  U.S. anglers fined $2,250 for violations. ow.ly/wmkF30fJ5sf
  
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• Some reminders from local health officials for the big meal this weekend. fb.me/2c7Jv1et0

  08-10-2017 20:23 via twitter.com
  Some reminders from local health officials for the big meal this weekend. fb.me/2c7Jv1et0
  
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• Local businesses will gather at the Valhalla Inn in November. fb.me/9jlaTdKAl

  08-10-2017 20:18 via twitter.com
  Local businesses will gather at the Valhalla Inn in November. fb.me/9jlaTdKAl
  
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• Thoughts on Poverty – Ontario Regional Chief Day

  08-10-2017 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day
  THUNDER BAY – The Chiefs of Ontario has provided communication and coordination in Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. This is of vital importance to Isadore Day, Regional Chief for Ontario. Today, while out with his two young daughters, he is promoted to think about poverty and food insecurity.He asked the question – “What can I do?”
  Understanding Poverty…
  As we ventured out today, Niigaan, Waasayaa and me, I decided to p
  
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• Pet of the Week: Shy fuzzball is our Pet of the Week. ow.ly/5yil30fJ2eB

  08-10-2017 19:31 via twitter.com
  Pet of the Week: Shy fuzzball is our Pet of the Week. ow.ly/5yil30fJ2eB
  
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• Volunteers and firefighters are serving dinner at the Cumberland Street location this afternoon. fb.me/AfxKF12a

  08-10-2017 18:06 via twitter.com
  Volunteers and firefighters are serving dinner at the Cumberland Street location this afternoon. fb.me/AfxKF12a
  
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• Impaired driver crashes on Geraldton municipal office lawn. ow.ly/DACv30fIXsx

  08-10-2017 17:46 via twitter.com
  Impaired driver crashes on Geraldton municipal office lawn. ow.ly/DACv30fIXsx
  
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• Local skiers spend Thanksgiving in Austria. ow.ly/sOPJ30fITX5

  08-10-2017 16:51 via twitter.com
  Local skiers spend Thanksgiving in Austria. ow.ly/sOPJ30fITX5
  
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• Rally Racing – Masterful Meeke leads in Spain

  08-10-2017 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kris Meeke (GBR) performs during FIA World Rally Championship 2017 Spain in Salou , Spain on 7. October 2016 – Jaanus Ree/Red Bull Content Pool
  Kris Meeke leads RallyRACC Catalunya – Rally de España by 13.0sec from Sébastien Ogier, whose bid for a fifth consecutive world title looked stronger than ever after main rival Thierry Neuville hit trouble.
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – Meeke’s only win of a troubled year was in Mexico in March, but he caught his riva
  
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• OPP say a car collided with a boulder on a lawn in Greenstone. fb.me/5qpRcC48H

  08-10-2017 15:37 via twitter.com
  OPP say a car collided with a boulder on a lawn in Greenstone. fb.me/5qpRcC48H
  
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• Southbound traffic at Pigeon River in steep decline. ow.ly/AGsr30fIQKW

  08-10-2017 15:29 via twitter.com
  Southbound traffic at Pigeon River in steep decline. ow.ly/AGsr30fIQKW
  
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• It’s all about connecting the North – Bob Nault MP

  08-10-2017 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hon. Bob Nault making announcement on Fednor Funding
  By Bob Nault MP
  KENORA – POLITICS – Access to high-speed Internet is no longer a luxury; it is a service all Canadians should expect to benefit from. This is crucial for not only businesses but also children who wish to further their education through distance education or adults who want to take new skills training courses to improve their job prospects.
  Broadband Internet for the North with Fibre-Optic speed will enhance the
  
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• Lock it or Lose it – Keep Your Property Safer

  08-10-2017 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lock it or Lose it is sound advice from the OPP
  LONGLAC – The Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is encouraging citizens to “Lock It or Lose It” and to take precautions to protect their vehicle contents from theft. In response to numerous reports of vehicle break-ins in the Longlac and Geraldton areas recently, Greenstone OPP have stepped up the “Lock It or Lose It” campaign.
  Under the “Lock It OR Lose It” program, parked vehicles are exami
  
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• New crossover in Thunder Bay brings total number to 3 - CBC.ca

  08-10-2017 14:03
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  New crossover in Thunder Bay brings total number to 3
  CBC.ca
  The number of pedestrian crossovers in Thunder Bay, Ont. is about to jump to three. The newest crossover, located on Simpson Street at Ogden Street, will be completely installed and working within the next few weeks, said Kayla Dixon, Thunder Bay's ...
  
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• And then there were 3: Simpson Street pedestrian crossover soon to be activated

  08-10-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The third automated pedestrian crossover to be installed in Thunder Bay, Ont. is almost ready for action.
  
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• Operation Impact Seeks to Save Lives

  08-10-2017 13:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Operation Impact
  LONDON, ON – Members of the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division along with members of all other police services continue to save lives through Operation Impact.
  “Finding violators is not the problem, finding drivers who are obeying the rules of the road, established for everyone’s safety, is the problem,” states Traffic and Marine Inspector Lisa Anderson.
  In an attempt to reduce injury and death on roads across Ca
  
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• Murdered, missing Indigenous women inquiry turnover continues. tbnewswatch.com/national-news/…

  08-10-2017 13:45 via twitter.com
  Murdered, missing Indigenous women inquiry turnover continues. tbnewswatch.com/national-news/…
  
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• Wolves down Stingers in OT

  08-10-2017 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  First Star of the Evening for the Thunderwolves Daniel Del Paggio
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – The Lakehead Thunderwolves came from behind twice and went on to defeat the Concordia Stingers 3-2 in overtime before a crowd of 1823 at the Fort William Gardens on Saturday night.
  For the second night in a row, the Stingers came out buzzing and took the early lead when Massimo Carozza beat Lakehead goalie Devin Green from close range 5:45 into the game.
  Concordia kept Green busy for th
  
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• Thunderwolves Take Down Manitoba Bisons, 76-56

  08-10-2017 13:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Winnipeg, MB – SPORTS – The Lakehead University Thunderwolves improved to 2-0 at the 99.9 BOB FM Shootout with a convincing 76-56 victory over the University of Manitoba Bisons.
  “Great effort and energy to start but it got very scrappy and our level of play dropped. Overall it was a nice team win but we need to improve our rebounding,” said Coach Jon Kreiner
  Four Lakehead starters scored in double-digits led by Leashja Grant’s game-high 21 points. Bridget O’Re
  
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• Greenstone OPP Charge Driver with Impaired Charges

  08-10-2017 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Image supplied by OPP
  Greenstone, ON – On Saturday, October 7, 2017, at approximately 6:58 pm, members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified by Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of a single car motor vehicle collision on the lawn of the Greenstone Municipal Office.
  Image supplied by Greenstone OPP
  The vehicle had been traveling northbound into the Town of Geraldton on Main Street and had drifted into the oncoming lane and proceeded
  
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• Conservation Officer Nick Lees says he expects that he and his partner Maya will be ready for duty soon. fb.me/yYandjEo

  08-10-2017 13:10 via twitter.com
  Conservation Officer Nick Lees says he expects that he and his partner Maya will be ready for duty soon. fb.me/yYandjEo
  
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• Thunder Bay Fire Rescue officials are reminding you to cook safely. fb.me/MZzo7TGl

  08-10-2017 13:01 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay Fire Rescue officials are reminding you to cook safely. fb.me/MZzo7TGl
  
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• Wolves rally to tie, Del Paggio wins it in double OT. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/del… #tbay

  08-10-2017 05:36 via twitter.com
  Wolves rally to tie, Del Paggio wins it in double OT. tbnewswatch.com/local-news/del… #tbay
  
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• I bet a lot of you ladies can relate! I know I can! It takes so long!! - Sarah fb.me/1iOlFHYID

  08-10-2017 05:36 via twitter.com
  I bet a lot of you ladies can relate!I know I can!It takes so long!! - Sarah fb.me/1iOlFHYID
  
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• We've been lost in here for awhile. A little help? #tbay #cornmaze fb.me/2jqsVwqfz

  08-10-2017 00:15 via twitter.com
  We've been lost in here for awhile. A little help? #tbay #cornmaze fb.me/2jqsVwqfz
  
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