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• Around the Village: Inquest into Vale worker's 2014 smelter death scheduled to begin this month ow.ly/SALW30hC1KJ

  05-01-2018 23:55 via twitter.com
  Around the Village: Inquest into Vale worker's 2014 smelter death scheduled to begin this month ow.ly/SALW30hC1KJ
  
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• 'She shared so much with us': friend remembers beloved Indigenous elder Freda McDonald

  05-01-2018 23:07 via cbc.ca
  McDonald died on New Years Day at the age of 85.
  
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• RESPIRATORY OUTBREAK Declared:  Roseview Manor

  05-01-2018 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Officials at the Health Unit and Roseview Manor located at 99 Shuniah Street have declared outbreak of respiratory illness affecting Primrose Home care only.
  All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been canceled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only, so please call the facility for more information.
  The Health Unit is urging people to refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when
  
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• Respiratory illness outbreak strikes three long-term care facilities in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  05-01-2018 23:00 via cbc.ca
  An outbreak of respiratory illness has hit three Thunder Bay long-term care facilities, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit said Friday.
  
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• Jan-U-Hairy returns #tbay ow.ly/azTj30hBQeP

  05-01-2018 21:40 via twitter.com
  Jan-U-Hairy returns #tbay ow.ly/azTj30hBQeP
  
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• Show Me the Money raffle gives away first prizes #tbay ow.ly/tHWy30hBKSq

  05-01-2018 20:23 via twitter.com
  Show Me the Money raffle gives away first prizes #tbay ow.ly/tHWy30hBKSq
  
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• College creates emergency student fund #tbay ow.ly/Gl9c30hBE0a

  05-01-2018 18:52 via twitter.com
  College creates emergency student fund #tbay ow.ly/Gl9c30hBE0a
  
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• Man Rescued From Harbour Ice | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/D3AcO1NM

  05-01-2018 18:37 via twitter.com
  Man Rescued From Harbour Ice | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/D3AcO1NM
  
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• Conservatives Boot Senator Beyak from Caucus over Racist Remarks

  05-01-2018 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Northern Ontario Senator Lynn Beyak has crossed a line in the political sand. The controversial Senator has been removed from the Conservative Caucus following postings on the Senate of Canada website.
  This move comes following action by the former interim leader of the Conservatives removing the Senator from her positions on committees after statements she made on Indigenous people and residential schools. In September 2017 the Senator posted her views on Indigenous people o
  
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• Marnie Comegan says he plans to put part of his winnings toward a trip to Hawaii. fb.me/97Wt3aZrl

  05-01-2018 18:09 via twitter.com
  Marnie Comegan says he plans to put part of his winnings toward a trip to Hawaii. fb.me/97Wt3aZrl
  
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• Rosslyn man wins $1 million #tbay ow.ly/IZfL30hBzOe

  05-01-2018 18:04 via twitter.com
  Rosslyn man wins $1 million #tbay ow.ly/IZfL30hBzOe
  
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• Respiratory Outbreak Declared at The Walfort

  05-01-2018 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – The cold weather, influenza season and outbreaks of cold and flu continue to impact Thunder Bay,
  Officials at the Health Unit and The Walford, located at 20 Pine Street have declared a facility-wide outbreak of respiratory illness.
  All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been canceled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only, so please call the facility for more information.
  The Health Unit is
  
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• Heavy ice brings end to shipping season in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  05-01-2018 17:56 via cbc.ca
  With winter in full force in northwestern Ontario the shipping season has once again come to a close.
  
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• TBDSSAB Has New Chairman – Lucy Kloosterhuis

  05-01-2018 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – The Board of Directors of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) announces the appointment of Lucy Kloosterhuis as their new Chair. The appointment took place at the Board’s inaugural meeting held on January 4, 2018.
  Lucy Kloosterhuis, Mayor of the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge returned to the Board of Directors in April 2017. She previously served a two-year term ending December 2016. Kloosterhuis takes over from Robe
  
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• '45 calls per hour': Thunder Bay police say CRA phone scam on the rise again

  05-01-2018 17:35 via cbc.ca
  The Thunder Bay Police Service is once again asking residents in northwestern Ontario to be cautious when receiving calls about making payments, as they have been getting a high number of reports about fraudulent calls.
  
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• Tag your BFF who this reminds you of! - Sarah fb.me/UpuqmrvR

  05-01-2018 17:11 via twitter.com
  Tag your BFF who this reminds you of! - Sarah fb.me/UpuqmrvR
  
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• Do not place garbage and recycling bags on snowbanks #tbay ow.ly/BXQf30hBuAj

  05-01-2018 17:11 via twitter.com
  Do not place garbage and recycling bags on snowbanks #tbay ow.ly/BXQf30hBuAj
  
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• Confederation College and SUCCI Kick Off New Year with New Campaign and up to $30,000 for Stock the Bank

  05-01-2018 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  SUCCI and Confederation College are serving up to $30,000 in support of students to kick off this year’s Stock the Bank campaign. Pictured in back are the SUCCI Board and volunteers who made pancakes and bacon to help launch the campaign. In front are (from left), SUCCI Administrator of Wellness and Diversity Thomas McDonald, Confederation College President Jim Madder and Confederation College Manager of Advancement and Alumni Services Dana Levanto.
  THUNDER BAY – Confederation Colleg
  
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• Hunters fined for leaving mess in nature reserve #tbay ow.ly/w0aF30hBmwH

  05-01-2018 15:54 via twitter.com
  Hunters fined for leaving mess in nature reserve #tbay ow.ly/w0aF30hBmwH
  
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• Have you heard the new @jtimberlake tune yet? #Filthy is coming up on #Magic999 in 10 minutes. This song should b… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-01-2018 15:23 via twitter.com
  Have you heard the new @jtimberlake tune yet?#Filthy is coming up on #Magic999 in 10 minutes.This song should b… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• While he doesn't blame them, repair shop owner says drunk people have driven away business fb.me/1KAK8QMDf

  05-01-2018 15:09 via twitter.com
  While he doesn't blame them, repair shop owner says drunk people have driven away business fb.me/1KAK8QMDf
  
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• Thunder Bay retailer reflects on 35 years in business #tbay ow.ly/HH5W30hBeZq

  05-01-2018 14:30 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay retailer reflects on 35 years in business #tbay ow.ly/HH5W30hBeZq
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/sh3n30hBdji

  05-01-2018 14:04 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/sh3n30hBdji
  
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• Keep garbage off snowbank for pickup: city request fb.me/EmMOgbAN

  05-01-2018 13:35 via twitter.com
  Keep garbage off snowbank for pickup: city request fb.me/EmMOgbAN
  
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• 'Business as usual' for ski hills despite cold temperatures

  05-01-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Cold weather over the Christmas break may have changed plans for many people in Thunder Bay hoping to spend time outdoors — but the owner of one local ski area says for him it's just about 'business as usual.'
  
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• New JT to kick off your Friday... I thought the new album was going to have a country flavor? I've never heard... fb.me/1yuGBc04E

  05-01-2018 13:19 via twitter.com
  New JT to kick off your Friday... I thought the new album was going to have a country flavor?I've never heard... fb.me/1yuGBc04E
  
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• Chair and Vice-Chair switch positions at helm of Fort William BIA fb.me/1VgEQRYDV

  05-01-2018 13:14 via twitter.com
  Chair and Vice-Chair switch positions at helm of Fort William BIA fb.me/1VgEQRYDV
  
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• City budget could relieve pressure on ambulance service, chief says

  05-01-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Proposed funding for another ambulance could help reduce so-called "code black" situations when no ambulances are available to respond to calls," says Superior North EMS chief Wayne Gates.
  
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• Cancer patients see rate increase at Tamarack House in Thunder Bay

  05-01-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  The rates to stay at Tamarack House in Thunder Bay, Ont., have drastically increased in 2018.
  
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• Keep garbage, recycling off snow banks: City of Thunder Bay

  05-01-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The City of Thunder Bay is reminding residents not to pile garbage or recycling on snow banks, as city employees are not allowed to climb up to retrieve them on collection days.
  
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• Missing Mother and Two Year Old Son Sought by Police – FOUND

  05-01-2018 09:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay Police report that the person and her child have been located.
   
  Please contact Thunder Bay Police with any information at (807) 684-1200.
  The Article Missing Mother and Two Year Old Son Sought by Police – FOUND by NetNewsLedger first appeared on NetNewsLedger - News at the Speed of the Internet ©
  
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• Sen. Lynn Beyak kicked out of Conservative caucus after refusing to remove 'racist' comments online

  05-01-2018 04:11 via cbc.ca
  Sen. Lynn Beyak, known for defending residential schools as "well-intentioned," has been kicked out of the Tory caucus after she refused to remove "racist" comments posted to her Senate website.
  
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• Hutton shines as Blues back-up #tbay ow.ly/RXCR30hAo0b

  05-01-2018 01:00 via twitter.com
  Hutton shines as Blues back-up #tbay ow.ly/RXCR30hAo0b
  
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• OPP Express Concern Over Number of Collisions

  05-01-2018 00:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay OPP officers have responded to 22 collisions since Friday, December 29, 2017. The collisions have included motorists losing control and entering the ditch, as well as, vehicles coming into collision with other vehicles.
  The severities of the collisions have ranged from vehicles sustaining damages only, to occupants of vehicles involved in collisions suffering serious injuries. In one instance, a young man, an aspiring hockey player, and a passenger in a vehicle in
  
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• Countryfest Organizers Concerned for Future

  05-01-2018 00:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – ENTERTAINMENT – The organizers of Countryfest have issued the following statement on the 2018 Event: With the new year upon us, we’re looking ahead to what 2018 holds for CountryFest. As you know, CountryFest started in 2016 with a small event. Four bands, a smaller stage, 88 campsites and a sign of what’s to come for this new local festival. In 2017, we doubled in size and featured 12 bands, NWO’s largest stage, and camping grew to over 200 sites. Our
  
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• Littering at Moose Camp Nets $1500 Fines

  05-01-2018 00:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  GERALDTON – Three men have been fined a total of $1,500 for leaving litter behind at their moose hunting camp.
  Kevin Gibbons of Woodlawn, Jody Watts of Nepean and William Vyse of Ottawa all pleaded guilty and were each fined $500 for depositing litter in a provincial park.
  Court heard that in October 2016, conservation officers received a tip about a large amount of litter left behind at a moose hunting camp in Sedgman Lake Provincial Park, a nature reserve. An investigation by conservatio
  
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• Around the Village: Some gift cards do expire: Here's what you need to know #tbay ow.ly/yb7n30hAo3c

  05-01-2018 00:00 via twitter.com
  Around the Village: Some gift cards do expire: Here's what you need to know #tbay ow.ly/yb7n30hAo3c
  
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