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• CP Holiday Train – Northern Ontario Schedule

  18-10-2017 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  A huge crowd enjoying the music at the CP Holiday Train in Thunder Bay
  THUNDER BAY – The annual trek across Canada for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will feature Colin James and Emma-Lee.
  The CP Holiday Train is always a special night in Thunder Bay. This year the train will be in the city, collecting donations for the local food bank on December 1st.
  White River
  CP Train Station, 102 Winnipeg Street
  2017-11-30
  9:15 PM
  9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  Colin James and Emma-Lee
  Mobert
  Acro
  
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• Multiple thefts reported in Shuniah Township. ow.ly/wpaf30fYlcV

  18-10-2017 22:48 via twitter.com
  Multiple thefts reported in Shuniah Township. ow.ly/wpaf30fYlcV
  
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• This MPP believes many women forced to wear high heels at work against their will. fb.me/1XfqBWD2g

  18-10-2017 22:11 via twitter.com
  This MPP believes many women forced to wear high heels at work against their will. fb.me/1XfqBWD2g
  
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• Enforcement of off-leash dog ban set for Cascades Conservation Area #tbay ow.ly/G2aO30fYfpa

  18-10-2017 22:00 via twitter.com
  Enforcement of off-leash dog ban set for Cascades Conservation Area #tbay ow.ly/G2aO30fYfpa
  
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• Thunder Bay Police engage with suspected victims of human trafficking #tbay ow.ly/BfMy30fY9qB

  18-10-2017 20:42 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay Police engage with suspected victims of human trafficking #tbay ow.ly/BfMy30fY9qB
  
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• Thunder Bay Police engage with suspected victims of human trafficking - Tbnewswatch.com

  18-10-2017 20:41 via tbnewswatch.com
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  Thunder Bay Police engage with suspected victims of human trafficking
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  THUNDER BAY -- Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service made contact with eight sex-trade workers they believe have been exploited by criminals involved in human trafficking. The project was undertaken recently in conjunction with a national police ...and more »
  
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• Hey! It's AJ & Riley The Intern! Another Simpsons-Related Toy of the Day...and a hat we hope Gord would be proud... fb.me/zLyLDsVt

  18-10-2017 20:08 via twitter.com
  Hey! It's AJ & Riley The Intern! Another Simpsons-Related Toy of the Day...and a hat we hope Gord would be proud... fb.me/zLyLDsVt
  
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• Fans saddened by Gord Downie's death #tbay ow.ly/iXXQ30fY5pZ

  18-10-2017 19:56 via twitter.com
  Fans saddened by Gord Downie's death #tbay ow.ly/iXXQ30fY5pZ
  
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• Cathy Elliott – A Life of Dedication and Caring

  18-10-2017 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Renowned Mi’kmaq Artist Taken Far Too Soon
  THUNDER BAY – A very special person has been taken from us.
  On Sunday, October 15th, 2017, Cathy Elliott was hit and killed in a traffic accident.
  Cathy was a Mi’kmaq actor, playwright, and composer. She sang, she was an artist, an activist and she was a very caring person.
  She selflessly shared her gifts with many people.
  Marten Falls (Ogoki Post) youths engineer the song that youths created. Photo by Cathy Elliot.
  I first came into
  
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• Thunder Bay Muslim Association gives back to community through bursary for Indigenous mothers

  18-10-2017 19:07 via cbc.ca
  Taina and Walid Chahal say they started to notice the struggles faced by young Indigenous mothers who are trying to attend school.
  
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• Thunder Bay Muslim Association creates bursary for young Indigenous mothers at Lakehead University - CBC.ca

  18-10-2017 19:07 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay Muslim Association creates bursary for young Indigenous mothers at Lakehead University
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  The Thunder Bay Muslim Association is hoping to lend a helping hand to young Indigenous mothers who are attending school and trying to make a difference. Recently, the association in the northwestern Ontario city raised $12,000 for a bursary to support ...
  
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• Zaitzeff case continues to move through courts #tbay ow.ly/6wAB30fY0Uc

  18-10-2017 19:06 via twitter.com
  Zaitzeff case continues to move through courts #tbay ow.ly/6wAB30fY0Uc
  
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• High profile case has a new court date. fb.me/7ymWMQNZw

  18-10-2017 18:56 via twitter.com
  High profile case has a new court date. fb.me/7ymWMQNZw
  
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• Theft of items from unlocked vehicles in Shuniah fb.me/DMDMukco

  18-10-2017 18:32 via twitter.com
  Theft of items from unlocked vehicles in Shuniah fb.me/DMDMukco
  
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• Thefts from Vehicles in Shuniah

  18-10-2017 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lock it or Lose it is sound advice from the OPPSadly, Lock it or Lose it
  THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a number of thefts from vehicles that have occurred over the past several days in the Municipality of Shuniah.
  Police have received reports of a number of unlocked vehicles that were entered and various items including currency, jewelry and electronics have been stolen.
  The OPP request that any suspicious activity be repor
  
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• Remote First Nation gets year-round road access #tbay ow.ly/twGw30fXVrd

  18-10-2017 18:08 via twitter.com
  Remote First Nation gets year-round road access #tbay ow.ly/twGw30fXVrd
  
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• Janes Chicken Recall – Chicken Burgers and Popcorn Chicken

  18-10-2017 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Janes Chicken Burgers and Popcorn Chicken Recall
  OTTAWA – Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Janes brand frozen uncooked breaded chicken products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
  Recalled products
  Brand Name
  Common Name
  Size
  Code(s) on Product
  UPC
  Janes
  Pub Style Chicken Burgers – Uncooked Breaded Chicken Burgers
  800 g
  2018 MA 12
  0 69299 12491 0
  Janes
  Pub Style Snacks Popcorn Chicken &n
  
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• Northern Ontario First Nation to have year-round road access thanks to new bridge

  18-10-2017 17:57 via cbc.ca
  A new bridge constructed in Ontario's far north means year-round road access to one First Nation community, who has had to rely on unstable seasonal roads for basic transportation needs.
  
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• Tributes to Gord Downie Pour In

  18-10-2017 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Gord Downie – image Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day
  THUNDER BAY – Tributes are pouring out following the news that Gord Downie has passed away at the age of 53. The musician, artist, and activist of the Tragically Hip was battling cancer.
  His family issued a statement:
  Last night Gord quietly passed away with his beloved children and family close by.
  Gord knew this day was coming – his response was to spend this precious time as he always had – making music, making mem
  
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• Touching words from the PM on the passing of Gord Downie. - Sarah fb.me/73G9Rk8bb

  18-10-2017 17:21 via twitter.com
  Touching words from the PM on the passing of Gord Downie. - Sarah fb.me/73G9Rk8bb
  
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• Nishnawbe Aski Nation mourns death of Gord Downie #tbay ow.ly/so2F30fXPEG

  18-10-2017 17:19 via twitter.com
  Nishnawbe Aski Nation mourns death of Gord Downie #tbay ow.ly/so2F30fXPEG
  
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• 'Words cannot express our sorrow': Northern Ontario First Nations mourn passing of Gord Downie

  18-10-2017 16:51 via cbc.ca
  A treaty organization that represents 49 First Nation communities in northern Ontario says it is mourning the death of Canadian musician Gord Downie.
  
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• Human trafficking is a deplorable crime

  18-10-2017 16:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Operation Northern Spotlight Results in Twelve People Charged
  THUNDER BAY – “Human trafficking is a deplorable crime that threatens the safety, livelihood, and dignity of those who are being exploited and abused. This is a complex issue that affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society and does not recognize jurisdictional boundaries. It is our duty to act decisively and effectively to recognize and protect these people from exploitation and it is imperative that we
  
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• Former nursing home transforms into a student residence #tbay ow.ly/4cNt30fXKgC

  18-10-2017 16:32 via twitter.com
  Former nursing home transforms into a student residence #tbay ow.ly/4cNt30fXKgC
  
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• Weather Advisory – Red Lake, Sandy Lake, Ear Falls, Sachigo Lake

  18-10-2017 15:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Weather map in Space and Satellite
  Fall Storm Entering Northern Ontario
  RED LAKE – WEATHER – UPDATED – Weather Advisories for the North have end… 7:00 PM October 18 2017…An intense fall storm crossing the northern Prairies will propel a front across Northwestern Ontario today. It will be accompanied by strong westerly winds of 50 gusting to 70 km/h with the odd gust to 80 km/h possible. The winds should ease somewhat this evening.
  Special weather statement in effe
  
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• Wanted Wednesday roster continues to grow #tbay ow.ly/OOAm30fXCAX

  18-10-2017 15:28 via twitter.com
  Wanted Wednesday roster continues to grow #tbay ow.ly/OOAm30fXCAX
  
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• Brazil’s Amazon – Deforestation Drops for First Time in Three Years

  18-10-2017 15:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest, soaks up vast amounts of carbon and is seen as vital to the fight against climate change
  By Jake Spring
  BRASILIA (Reuters) – Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell 16 percent in the year to July 2017 compared to the same period a year prior, the first decline in three years, the country’s environment minister said on Tuesday.
  Reasons for the decline included stepped-up enforcement and refinements in real-time monitoring
  
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• Britain’s top firms fail to tackle slavery

  18-10-2017 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  About half of Britain’s biggest firms provide “no meaningful information” about their actions to stamp out slavery in their supply chains
  By Umberto Bacchi
  LONDON, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The majority of Britain’s biggest firms have taken a “tick box” approach to a landmark anti-slavery law, with half providing “no meaningful information” about their actions to stamp out slavery in their supply chains, a survey said on Tuesday.
  Under B
  
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• Garage Fire on Finlayson Street

  18-10-2017 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – At 01:45 AM an alarm was received by the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Service for a possible structure fire on the 800 block of Finlayson St.
  An initial response of three pumper trucks carrying 13 firefighters responded.
  The first arriving pumper reported a small garage at the rear of the residential property was involved showing fire emanating from the gable end.  The fire was attacked by the pumper crew bringing the blaze under control. A nearby hydrant was used to provide
  
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• Lead singer of Tragically Hip passes away. fb.me/sZ96G46b

  18-10-2017 14:48 via twitter.com
  Lead singer of Tragically Hip passes away. fb.me/sZ96G46b
  
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• Tragically Hip's Gord Downie dead at 53

  18-10-2017 14:39 via cbc.ca
  Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman who united a diverse array of music lovers with his commanding stage presence and Canadiana-laced lyrics, has died.
  
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• Firefighters battle early morning garage fire #tbay ow.ly/3jAH30fXwZo

  18-10-2017 14:29 via twitter.com
  Firefighters battle early morning garage fire #tbay ow.ly/3jAH30fXwZo
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/WsMz30fXuK6

  18-10-2017 13:57 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/WsMz30fXuK6
  
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• Confederation College international students worry over permit expiry, costs as faculty strike continues

  18-10-2017 13:30 via cbc.ca
  The president of Confederation College says the school will help its international students affected by an ongoing faculty strike as much as possible, including reviewing tuition fees on a case-by-case basis.
  
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• It can be done: Ski jump in Michigan sets example for Big Thunder

  18-10-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A ski jump in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that will re-open after nearly 25 years, sets the example for a group in Thunder Bay, Ont that hopes to bring ski jumping back to Ontario.
  
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• Thunder Bay police to revamp recruiting, training as part of new diversity efforts - CBC.ca

  18-10-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay police to revamp recruiting, training as part of new diversity efforts
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity in the service will be a permanent endeavour and one that will lead to change in the force. The efforts were unveiled at a meeting of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board ...and more »
  
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• Thunder Bay police to revamp recruiting, training as part of new diversity efforts

  18-10-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity in the service will be a permanent endeavour and one that will lead to change in the force.
  
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• Thunder Bay police to revamp recruiting, training as part of new ... - CBC.ca

  18-10-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay police to revamp recruiting, training as part of new ...
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity in the service will be a permanent endeavour and one that will lead to change in ...and more »
  
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• Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., launch new diversity initiative

  18-10-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity in the service will be a permanent endeavour and one that will lead to change in the force.
  
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• My first thought was... ohhhh cool... my second thought was... don't they have important space stuff to do? My... fb.me/6ak9Av1KX

  18-10-2017 12:02 via twitter.com
  My first thought was... ohhhh cool... my second thought was... don't they have important space stuff to do?My... fb.me/6ak9Av1KX
  
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• You're being reminded to keep your pets on leash at conservation areas, or you could face a fine. fb.me/6RULCpZ1x

  18-10-2017 01:50 via twitter.com
  You're being reminded to keep your pets on leash at conservation areas, or you could face a fine. fb.me/6RULCpZ1x
  
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• Police have not released a photo. fb.me/7kAwhRHS1

  18-10-2017 01:45 via twitter.com
  Police have not released a photo. fb.me/7kAwhRHS1
  
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• Pre-trial set for accused in double homicide #tbay ow.ly/ZJfG30fWRAL

  18-10-2017 00:47 via twitter.com
  Pre-trial set for accused in double homicide #tbay ow.ly/ZJfG30fWRAL
  
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• #Tbay police are asking for your help finding Joyce Crane, who hasn't been seen since Saturday. fb.me/2kJ5cXBfk

  18-10-2017 00:07 via twitter.com
  #Tbay police are asking for your help finding Joyce Crane, who hasn't been seen since Saturday. fb.me/2kJ5cXBfk
  
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