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• Health Unit shuts down Thunder Bay colon-cleansing services - Tbnewswatch.com

  29-01-2018 23:53 via tbnewswatch.com
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  Health Unit shuts down Thunder Bay colon-cleansing services
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  Citing concerns about infection control at two Thunder Bay businesses that provide colon-cleansing services, the District Health Unit has shut the services down pending further investigation. Colon-cleansing, also known as hydrotherapy or irrigation ...
  
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• The Ontario government invested $240,000 for recruiting and training First Nation members to work on East-West Tie… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  29-01-2018 23:32 via twitter.com
  The Ontario government invested $240,000 for recruiting and training First Nation members to work on East-West Tie… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• 'Politics is a blood sport': Ontario PC leadership race in danger says executive member

  29-01-2018 23:26 via cbc.ca
  A northwestern Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate, Derek Parks, who also sits as a regional vice president on the party's executive said Monday he's worried a proposed leadership race could be shut down.
  
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• Parks became choked up while discussing the issue. fb.me/FtBrKK55

  29-01-2018 22:47 via twitter.com
  Parks became choked up while discussing the issue. fb.me/FtBrKK55
  
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• Indigenous Youth & Community Wellness Secretariat Office Opens

  29-01-2018 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Min. David Zimmer, Min. Michael Gravelle, Chief Peter Collins (Fort William FN) and MIRR Deputy Minister Deborah Richardson at the opening of the Indigenous Youth and Community Wellness Secretariat office.
  FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – Ontario and First Nations leadership marked a significant milestone today, with the opening of a new office in Fort William First Nation to support Indigenous youth in their community–the first provincial office to open on a First Nation.
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• Kenora OPP charge 51-year-old man with possession, drug trafficking

  29-01-2018 22:40 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police officers in Kenora, Ont say they have charged a 51-year-old man with drug related charges after a ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the City of Kenora.
  
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• Lakehead University asking students where they feel unsafe #tbay ow.ly/TmdO30i4wyf

  29-01-2018 22:01 via twitter.com
  Lakehead University asking students where they feel unsafe #tbay ow.ly/TmdO30i4wyf
  
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• Rick Lang heading back to Olympic Games #tbay ow.ly/kqfX30i4rL8

  29-01-2018 21:05 via twitter.com
  Rick Lang heading back to Olympic Games #tbay ow.ly/kqfX30i4rL8
  
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• Around the Village: OSPCA investigating area dog-sled operation after Facebook post goes viral ow.ly/ERUX30i4pXd

  29-01-2018 20:46 via twitter.com
  Around the Village: OSPCA investigating area dog-sled operation after Facebook post goes viral ow.ly/ERUX30i4pXd
  
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• No "Physical Violence" At Local Nursing Home: Revera | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1avazJG1b

  29-01-2018 20:22 via twitter.com
  No "Physical Violence" At Local Nursing Home: Revera | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1avazJG1b
  
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• Parks worried PC leadership race could be hijacked #tbay ow.ly/w4bI30i4lrX

  29-01-2018 20:00 via twitter.com
  Parks worried PC leadership race could be hijacked #tbay ow.ly/w4bI30i4lrX
  
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• Amazon’s ‘HQ2’ will bring strain as well as gain to winning city

  29-01-2018 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon Employee picking an order
  The e-commerce giant estimates the new corporate location would generate $5 Billion in real estate investment and bring in 50,000 well-paid jobs
  By Gregory Scruggs
  SEATTLE, Jan 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As the 20 shortlisted cities vying to host Amazon.com’s second North American headquarters hone their bids to attract thousands of high-paid jobs, they should also plan for rising housing costs and strains on infrastructure, experts said.
  The w
  
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• City looks for consultant on accessibility plan #tbay ow.ly/ptGy30i4gJD

  29-01-2018 19:10 via twitter.com
  City looks for consultant on accessibility plan #tbay ow.ly/ptGy30i4gJD
  
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• Political leaders attend NAN chiefs meeting in Thunder Bay - Tbnewswatch.com

  29-01-2018 18:15 via tbnewswatch.com
  Political leaders attend NAN chiefs meeting in Thunder Bay
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  THUNDER BAY -- Ontario's premier, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and other high-profile politicians will attend the Nishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs meeting this week in Thunder Bay. National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Ontario ...
  
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• Political leaders attend NAN chiefs meeting in Thunder Bay #tbay ow.ly/oucv30i4b1r

  29-01-2018 18:12 via twitter.com
  Political leaders attend NAN chiefs meeting in Thunder Bay #tbay ow.ly/oucv30i4b1r
  
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• Al Hackner rink wins nothern Ontario seniors title, set to compete at nationals in March

  29-01-2018 17:15 via cbc.ca
  Al Hackner is heading back to the Canadian Senior Curling Championships, after a close victory over Sudbury's Rob Gordon during Sunday's northern Ontario championships.
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Rainfall tax #tbay ow.ly/Wk3P30i42C9

  29-01-2018 17:10 via twitter.com
  Letter to the Editor: Rainfall tax #tbay ow.ly/Wk3P30i42C9
  
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• Adopt Me: Cupcake has lots of energy #tbay ow.ly/g3Jp30i3UUe

  29-01-2018 16:12 via twitter.com
  Adopt Me: Cupcake has lots of energy #tbay ow.ly/g3Jp30i3UUe
  
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• Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor, 300 Lillie Street North

  29-01-2018 15:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has issued an update on the Outbreak for Respiratory and Influenza A alerts.
  January 29, 2018 – The respiratory outbreak affecting the following Resident Home Areas has been declared over:•Orchid (5 South)•Marigold (5 North)•Lilac (4 South)•Iris (4 North)All restrictions have been lifted.
  The Influenza A outbreak affecting the following Resident Home Areas has also been declared over:•Rose (6 N
  
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• Fort Frances OPP Charge Sioux Lookout Woman with Impaired

  29-01-2018 15:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  FORT FRANCES – Shortly after 5:00 pm on January 28, 2018, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Watten Township.
  Officers attended the scene and conducted an investigation.
  As a result of this investigation, Danielle MCKAY (33) of Sioux Lookout has been charged criminally with:
  Operation of a Motor Vehicle with more than 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
  MCKAY will appear in
  
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• Glance at Crime: 9 assaults, 15 thefts #tbay ow.ly/xgv730i3LK9

  29-01-2018 14:51 via twitter.com
  Glance at Crime: 9 assaults, 15 thefts #tbay ow.ly/xgv730i3LK9
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/uo5W30i3I6d

  29-01-2018 14:04 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/uo5W30i3I6d
  
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• Vigil For Barbara Kentner | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/4fEMShpVU

  29-01-2018 13:58 via twitter.com
  Vigil For Barbara Kentner | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/4fEMShpVU
  
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• Senior Almost Caught by Lottery Scammers

  29-01-2018 13:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada Revenue Agency Scam Call seeks to steal from unwary
  HURON COUNTY – Scam artists seem to never give up – constantly preying on vulnerable people. It is important to be aware, and especially in many cases to make sure older parents or grandparents are aware. This attempted fraud was stopped because a bank employee was able to help the potential victim.
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate a fraud occurrence that nearly victimized a Hensall resident out of
  
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• Python, Roundabouts Part of Red River Ward Concerns | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/9jvH8dAlW

  29-01-2018 13:24 via twitter.com
  Python, Roundabouts Part of Red River Ward Concerns | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/9jvH8dAlW
  
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• January 29, 2018 – Northwestern Ontario Day-Starter

  29-01-2018 13:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getting set to watch curling at the Port Arthur Curling Club – also a great place for lunch or dinner
  Hotspot in Ontario: 0.0 °C 32.0 °F Port WellerCold spot in Ontario: -32.4 °C -26.3 °F Muskrat Dam AirportHotspot in Canada: 10.7 °C 51.3 °F Saturna Island, BCCold spot in Canada: -37.4 °C -35.3 °F Eureka, NU
  THUNDER BAY – We are back in the grasp of winter again. Cold weather is in the forecast, this morning the cold spot in Ontario is Muskrat Dam Firs
  
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• Monday vigil marks one year since attack on Barbara Kentner ... - CBC.ca

  29-01-2018 13:02 via cbc.ca
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  Monday vigil marks one year since attack on Barbara Kentner ...
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  The vigil and round dance take place at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Cameron and McKenzie Streets, the corner where Kentner was struck by a trailer hitch thrown from a passing car.and more »
  
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• Monday vigil marks one year since attack on Barbara Kentner

  29-01-2018 13:02 via cbc.ca
  The vigil and round dance take place at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Cameron and McKenzie Streets, the corner where Kentner was struck by a trailer hitch thrown from a passing car.
  
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• Moose tracking app brings Indigenous knowledge and modern technology together

  29-01-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  In an effort to merge traditional Anishinaabe hunting knowledge with modern technology, a Sudbury biologist is working with First Nations to equip them with a new smartphone app to help track Ontario's declining moose population.
  
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• Community feast nourishes community connections - Thunder Bay ... - CBC.ca

  29-01-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
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  Community feast nourishes community connections - Thunder Bay ...
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  "Some of the police officers have said it was awesome just to interact with [residents] in a positive way because they have to deal with people out there sometimes in negative circumstances," said organizer Mary Ellen Thomas of Saturday's event at the ...
  Thunder Bay police chief returning to job on January 29 | Luxora ...Luxora Leaderall 2 news articles »
  
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• Community feast nourishes community connections

  29-01-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  "Some of the police officers have said it was awesome just to interact with [residents] in a positive way because they have to deal with people out there sometimes in negative circumstances," said organizer Mary Ellen Thomas of Saturday's event at the Hub Bazaar.
  
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• Greater Duty Allowance Could Harm Canadian Economy: Chamber | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/4jrM8u4kd

  29-01-2018 11:35 via twitter.com
  Greater Duty Allowance Could Harm Canadian Economy: Chamber | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/4jrM8u4kd
  
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• My son is 4 and he always replies with "good" or "I don't know" when I ask him how his day was... drives me... fb.me/GlzzBJxo

  29-01-2018 11:30 via twitter.com
  My son is 4 and he always replies with "good" or "I don't know" when I ask him how his day was... drives me... fb.me/GlzzBJxo
  
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• How they lived: Families share memories of Quebec City mosque attack victims

  29-01-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  They all chose Canada as the place to raise their families. They all lost their lives for being in their place of worship at the wrong time. The loved ones of the six victims of the Quebec City mosque shooting share their stories.
  
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• Dog Sledding Funday at Marina Park a Huge Success

  29-01-2018 01:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay has been hosting Funday on Sundays at Marina Park. Celebrating the last Sunday/Funday today was enjoyed by a day of dog-sledding. The dogs and the people both had an amazing time. The rides on the dog sleds was booked solidly in less than an hour. Kids were also given the chance to try sledding for themselves. In this video, Kelly Graham shares information on dog-sledding.
  The event was very popular, perhaps suggesting that an encore date should be sch
  
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