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• Thunder Bay police release video, seek public's help in Dylan Moonias death investigation

  08-12-2017 22:23 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay police have released a video and are asking the public for help in their investigation into the sudden death of Dylan Moonias on or about September 21, 2017, the service announced in a written release Friday.
  
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• Youth crowd Fort William First Nation for student job fair

  08-12-2017 22:12 via cbc.ca
  Indigenous students from all over Thunder Bay filled the Fort William First Nation community centre Friday. The community was putting on a job fair that had almost 30 booths set up on everything from police work, to social services, trades programs and colleges.
  
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• Police appeal for information in Moonias death investigation #tbay ow.ly/RdxS30h6Gxu

  08-12-2017 21:49 via twitter.com
  Police appeal for information in Moonias death investigation #tbay ow.ly/RdxS30h6Gxu
  
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• Waterfront District Seeks Your Vote for Best Windows

  08-12-2017 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  A little of the history with a Hudson’s Bay Company display at Mars in the Waterfront District
  THUNDER BAY – LIVING – It’s the most wonderful time of the year in downtown Thunder Bay. Today, the Waterfront District in partnership with Thunder Bay Hydro announced details of its 2nd annual Window Wonderland competition. The initiative challenges those located in the Waterfront District to get festive with their window displays. 19 businesses in the district are partici
  
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• Police Seek Assistance in Sudden Death Investigation

  08-12-2017 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the assistance of the public with information about the sudden death of Dylan Moonias on or about September 21, 2017. Dylan’s body was located in the Neebing/ MacIntyre Floodway on September 23, 2017 in the Intercity area.
  Numerous persons were seen in the area that Dylan was last known to be alive and police wish to speak to any individuals who may have been in the vicinity of William Street and North Brodie Str
  
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• Levesque tried to bury Hobbs investigation: prosecutor charges #tbay ow.ly/Jb6230h6EGC

  08-12-2017 21:26 via twitter.com
  Levesque tried to bury Hobbs investigation: prosecutor charges #tbay ow.ly/Jb6230h6EGC
  
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• Crown alleges 'scheme', cover up at J.P. Levesque trial

  08-12-2017 20:51 via cbc.ca
  The cross-examination of Thunder Bay Police Chief J.P. Levesque took an odd turn Friday morning, as Crown counsel Jason Nicol wrapped up his questioning.
  
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• District Jail guards rally over safety concerns #tbay ow.ly/yNWp30h6yW4

  08-12-2017 20:15 via twitter.com
  District Jail guards rally over safety concerns #tbay ow.ly/yNWp30h6yW4
  
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• Ontario Supporting Agri-Food Research in Thunder Bay - Government of Ontario News

  08-12-2017 19:58
  Ontario Supporting Agri-Food Research in Thunder Bay
  Government of Ontario News
  Ontario is transferring the operating and research programming of the Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Station to Lakehead University to help foster innovation and strengthen Ontario's competitive edge by expanding agri-food research in Northwestern ...
  
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• Impaired driving charge issued in Sioux Lookout #tbay ow.ly/zZdw30h6vvP

  08-12-2017 19:30 via twitter.com
  Impaired driving charge issued in Sioux Lookout #tbay ow.ly/zZdw30h6vvP
  
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• First annual telethon and fundraiser aims to support local RFDA for holidays

  08-12-2017 19:24 via cbc.ca
  We all know the hard work and support the Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) gives to families and individuals who are hungry and in dire need of financial assistance, which is why for the first time this year, a group of local residents in Thunder Bay, Ont. have organized the 1st Annual RFDA Telethon and Fundraiser.
  
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• Bear Clan patrols Thunder Bay to protect city's most vulnerable ... - CTV News

  08-12-2017 19:16
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  Bear Clan patrols Thunder Bay to protect city's most vulnerable ...
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  When night falls in Thunder Bay, Ont., a team of Indigenous volunteers begins patrolling the streets in search of the city's most vulnerable. They call themselves the Thunder Bay Bear Clan Patrol, and their mission is simple: to help protect the ...and more »
  
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• Salvation Army to serve early Christmas dinner #tbay ow.ly/X8py30h6qrC

  08-12-2017 18:29 via twitter.com
  Salvation Army to serve early Christmas dinner #tbay ow.ly/X8py30h6qrC
  
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• Christmas Cheer hoping for early financial donations #tbay ow.ly/F1sf30h6jb3

  08-12-2017 17:12 via twitter.com
  Christmas Cheer hoping for early financial donations #tbay ow.ly/F1sf30h6jb3
  
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• CRA to review disability tax credit applications after backlash from diabetics

  08-12-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca
  After months of criticism and accusations it lied to disability advocates, the Canada Revenue Agency is reverting to a previous interpretation of a tax credit used by diabetics and will review applications denied since May 2017.
  
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• City announces Winter Fundays schedule #tbay ow.ly/5Sr030h6fZw

  08-12-2017 16:40 via twitter.com
  City announces Winter Fundays schedule #tbay ow.ly/5Sr030h6fZw
  
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• Confederation College launches digital media production program

  08-12-2017 16:10 via cbc.ca
  It will teach students to write, edit, shoot video, and tell stories, according to the coordinator. It will also teach marketing skills and journalistic accountability.
  
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• Confederation College launches new Digital Media Production program #tbay ow.ly/nCYp30h66I5

  08-12-2017 15:01 via twitter.com
  Confederation College launches new Digital Media Production program #tbay ow.ly/nCYp30h66I5
  
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• Canadian Housing Starts Large Gains in November

  08-12-2017 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  November saw a large gain in housing starts in Canada
  OTTAWA – BUSINESS — The trend in housing starts was 226,270 units in November 2017, compared to 216,642 units in October 2017, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.
  “The trend in housing starts reached its highest level in almost 10 years this November, reflecting a
  
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• Winter Tires – Worth it for your Car

  08-12-2017 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – LIVING – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads.
  Winter tires  
  Winter tires are designed to move water. If the water isn’t moved away from the area in front of the tire, the car will hydroplane. The tire tread has grooves and channels to move water away to the sides, allowing the tire to stay in contact with the surface.
  Putting winter tires on your vehicle:
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• TGIF: $100 Gift Card to Franki's Pizzeria #tbay ow.ly/f7kP30h62DM

  08-12-2017 14:03 via twitter.com
  TGIF: $100 Gift Card to Franki's Pizzeria #tbay ow.ly/f7kP30h62DM
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/GL6S30h62z2

  08-12-2017 14:02 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/GL6S30h62z2
  
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• 11,000 Thunder Bay Hydro customers lost power in Tuesday winter ... - CBC.ca

  08-12-2017 14:01
  11,000 Thunder Bay Hydro customers lost power in Tuesday winter ...
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  Thunder Bay Hydro says Tuesday's winter storm that blasted northwestern Ontario over the course of the day knocked out power to an estimated 11000 of its customers.and more »
  
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• 11,000 Thunder Bay Hydro customers lost power in Tuesday winter storm, utility says

  08-12-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay Hydro says Tuesday's winter storm that blasted northwestern Ontario over the course of the day knocked out power to an estimated 11,000 of its customers.
  
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• Santa Bus food drive rolls through Thunder Bay - CBC.ca

  08-12-2017 13:32
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  Santa Bus food drive rolls through Thunder Bay
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  For the twenty-third year in a row, workers and administration at transit services in Thunder Bay, Ont., are coming together for the annual Santa Bus food drive, which wraps up December 10. "It's a wonderful sense of community," says Ken Koza ...
  
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• 'Wonderful sense of community': Santa Bus food drive rolls through Thunder Bay

  08-12-2017 13:30 via cbc.ca
  For the twenty-third year in a row, workers and administration at transit services in Thunder Bay, Ont., are coming together for the annual Santa Bus food drive, which wraps up December 10.
  
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• Brayden Bushby murder charge in death of Barbara Kentner back in court in early 2018

  08-12-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The case of a teen accused of killing an Indigenous woman by throwing a trailer hitch at her from a moving car in Thunder Bay, Ont., will be back in court in the city in the new year.
  
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• J.P. Levesque to undergo cross-examination at trial Friday morning ... - CBC.ca

  08-12-2017 12:31
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  J.P. Levesque to undergo cross-examination at trial Friday morning ...
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  Thunder Bay Police Chief J.P. Levesque will undergo cross-examination Friday morning, after the Crown rested its case Thursday afternoon.
  Thunder Bay's police chief told 'unpredictable' mayor about ...Sudbury.comall 3 news articles »
  
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• J.P. Levesque to undergo cross-examination at trial Friday morning

  08-12-2017 12:30 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay Police Chief J.P. Levesque will undergo cross-examination Friday morning, after the Crown rested its case Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Don’t Give Your Hard-earned Money to a Scammer

  08-12-2017 12:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada Revenue Agency Scam Call seeks to steal from unwary
  ORILLIA – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to be careful when sending money to strangers. Recently, a Huron East resident received a call from a male purporting to work for a children’s charity based out of India. The caller requested a donation and the victim followed through and sent the man a donation of $600. The funds were sent via Western Union and the OPP state it is w
  
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• Chiefs of Ontario call for 52-48 Funding from Federal Government

  08-12-2017 11:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  OTTAWA – The Chiefs of Ontario join the Chiefs of Quebec and Labrador in calling upon Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, to honour the federal government’s commitment to provide equitable funding for First Nation policing. This is not only an essential service, it is a human right to provide safe and secure communities for our peoples.
  “To date, the federal government has been absent in their obligation to participate in the 52-48 funding share
  
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• Social Jet Lag Impacting Addiction and Depression

  08-12-2017 06:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  PITTSBURGH – HEALTH – Chronic sleep deprivation–which can involve staying up late, and wake up early for work or school–has become a way of life for both kids and adults, especially with the increasing use of phones and tablets and video games late into the night.
  But this social jet lag poses some serious health and mental health risks: new research finds that for teenagers, even a short period of sleep restriction could, over the long-term, raise their risk for depressi
  
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• Levesque testifies he informed Hobbs about extortion allegation over concerns mayor would inadvertently find out an… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  08-12-2017 02:09 via twitter.com
  Levesque testifies he informed Hobbs about extortion allegation over concerns mayor would inadvertently find out an… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Nominations open for annual Arts and Heritage Awards in Thunder Bay - CBC.ca

  08-12-2017 00:30
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  Nominations open for annual Arts and Heritage Awards in Thunder Bay
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  In just few months, local artists, as well as individuals, or groups associated with the arts and heritage community of Thunder Bay, Ont. will once again be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments, at an event in February. The 8th annual ...
  
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• City calls for nominations of local artists, cultural leaders for annual awards

  08-12-2017 00:30 via cbc.ca
  In just few months, local artists, as well as individuals or groups associated with the arts and heritage of Thunder Bay, Ont. will once again be recognized for their contributions to the city's cultural sector.
  
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