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• NHL Alumni for Family Day in Thunder Bay on Monday, February 19

  01-02-2018 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Fort William Gardens will play host to the NHL Alumni for Family Day in Thunder Bay on Monday February 19th, 2018!
  THUNDER  BAY – SPORTS – The Fort William Gardens will play host to the NHL Alumni for Family Day in Thunder Bay on Monday, February 19th, 2018!
  Scotiabank proudly presents the 2018 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour featuring NHL legends from Stanley Cup winning teams, classic original 6 hockey teams and local former NHLers representing your hometown all in support of Spec
  
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• Package Mystery, A Mystery No Longer | Country 1053 FM fb.me/3GhfzcYIF

  01-02-2018 23:37 via twitter.com
  Package Mystery, A Mystery No Longer | Country 1053 FM fb.me/3GhfzcYIF
  
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• Chief coroner reviewing children in care, fire safety in Indigenous communities #tbay #NWOnt ow.ly/uUrp30i9nn1

  01-02-2018 23:35 via twitter.com
  Chief coroner reviewing children in care, fire safety in Indigenous communities #tbay #NWOnt ow.ly/uUrp30i9nn1
  
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• Project Sunset – Groundbreaking Crime Prevention Strategy

  01-02-2018 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  FORT FRANCES, ON – Project Sunset is an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) youth-centered engagement strategy taking place in North West Region. The Project is a ground-breaking crime prevention strategy, coupled with a third-party process and impact evaluation, a first of its kind in support of community safety and wellbeing in CanadaThe OPP is committed to turning creative ideas into actions. We are using new approaches to help solve complex policing challenges whic
  
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• Shipping season closes at Thunder Bay - Western Producer

  01-02-2018 23:23 via producer.com
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  Shipping season closes at Thunder Bay
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  Potash shipments helped make for a busy year at the Port of Thunder Bay. | Reuters/David Stobbe photo. Last year's 7.3 million tonnes in grain volumes were below the previous year but above the five-year average. Another shipping season has come to an ...
  
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• Porter Airlines – “Thunder Bay is among our busiest destinations”

  01-02-2018 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porter operates a 29-aircraft fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft configured with 74 seats. Final assembly takes place at Bombardierís Toronto site. (CNW Group/Porter Airlines Inc.)
  THUNDER BAY – “Thunder Bay is among our busiest destinations,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Our decision to base crew here and add flights allows us to better serve this growing market and attract team members who value the northern lifestyle.”
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• Premier Grilled At Town Hall Meeting | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1mrLmJvql

  01-02-2018 23:00 via twitter.com
  Premier Grilled At Town Hall Meeting | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1mrLmJvql
  
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• The Hardy Boys would be proud, the Mystery of the Unsolicited Amazon Packages has been solved, LUSU officials say.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  01-02-2018 22:25 via twitter.com
  The Hardy Boys would be proud, the Mystery of the Unsolicited Amazon Packages has been solved, LUSU officials say.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Chief Coroner To Examine First Nation Fire Deaths | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1xA5J7J8y

  01-02-2018 21:21 via twitter.com
  Chief Coroner To Examine First Nation Fire Deaths | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1xA5J7J8y
  
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• Immediate Relief for First Nations Children Urgent Next Step – AFN National Chief Bellegarde

  01-02-2018 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde speaking at the 2018 Nishnawbe Aski Nation Winter Chiefs Assembly in Thunder Bay Ontario
  OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today said immediate relief for First Nations children and families must be the next urgent step in child welfare reform, and the Government of Canada must work together with First Nations to uphold the fourth and most recent compliance order by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
  “Nothing
  
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• ​From hair colour to camo: stylist's army surplus shop is a popular stop

  01-02-2018 20:53 via cbc.ca
  Five years ago, facing the threat of knee surgery due to decades on his feet, Cosimo Lombardo left behind his full-time career as a hair stylist and took up the only other career he figured he had a shot at: opening up an army surplus store.
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Stormwater fee #tbay ow.ly/gZKa30i91X1

  01-02-2018 20:47 via twitter.com
  Letter to the Editor: Stormwater fee #tbay ow.ly/gZKa30i91X1
  
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• Today is a First Step toward Ending Child Welfare Crisis – Ontario Regional Chief Day

  01-02-2018 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  TORONTO – The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision about Canada’s discrimination against First Nation children and young people in the child welfare system is being seen as a significant victory by Chiefs of Ontario.
  “Today is a significant victory and a first step towards ending the child welfare crisis. Our communities are ready for change and ready to gain back control when it comes to their children and families. I must commend our leadership and technicians who have spe
  
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• Porter Airlines adds seventh flight to Thunder Bay - Northern Ontario ... - Northern Ontario Business

  01-02-2018 20:04 via northernontariobusiness.com
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  Porter Airlines adds seventh flight to Thunder Bay - Northern Ontario ...
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  Regional carrier establishes crew base in northwest.
  Porter Airlines adds 7th daily Thunder Bay flight, officially opens local crew baseCanada NewsWire (press release)
  Porter opens crew base in Thunder BayThe Chronicle Journalall 3 news articles »
  
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• Planning studies for indoor tennis and soccer projects get city funding #tbay ow.ly/WKNr30i8V7Y

  01-02-2018 19:25 via twitter.com
  Planning studies for indoor tennis and soccer projects get city funding #tbay ow.ly/WKNr30i8V7Y
  
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• Porter Airlines adds 7th daily Thunder Bay flight, officially opens local crew base - Canada NewsWire (press release)

  01-02-2018 18:37 via newswire.ca
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  Porter Airlines adds 7th daily Thunder Bay flight, officially opens local crew base
  Canada NewsWire (press release)
  THUNDER BAY, ON, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines is significantly investing in Thunder Bay, Ont., by adding flights and officially opening its new crew base for pilots and flight attendants. The base grand opening received an added dose of ...
  Porter opens crew base in Thunder BayThe Chronicle Journalall 3 news articles »
  
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• NAN leaders disappointed with progress on inquest recommendations #tbay ow.ly/IueH30i8O62

  01-02-2018 18:04 via twitter.com
  NAN leaders disappointed with progress on inquest recommendations #tbay ow.ly/IueH30i8O62
  
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• February threatens more cold snaps #tbay ow.ly/LF0P30i8DW6

  01-02-2018 16:33 via twitter.com
  February threatens more cold snaps #tbay ow.ly/LF0P30i8DW6
  
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• NAN Grand Chief – Business as Usual Approach Conscious Choice to Perpetuate Discrimination

  01-02-2018 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nishnawbe Aski Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler – NAN Winter Chief’s Assembly
  Canadian Human Rights Decision Welcomed
  THUNDER BAY, ON- Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes a ruling released today by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) on immediate relief in a landmark legal battle against the Government of Canada on child welfare.
  “Canada’s attempted justification for its inaction in the wake of a 2016 finding of discrimination by the Human R
  
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• Ottawa to increase funding for First Nations child welfare services

  01-02-2018 16:26 via cbc.ca
  Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott says her department would immediately move to increase funding for First Nation child welfare services after another compliance order from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found the federal government fails to grasp the “seriousness and emergency of the issues.”
  
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• Human rights tribunal says Ottawa fails to 'grasp seriousness' of First Nations child welfare crisis

  01-02-2018 16:26 via cbc.ca
  Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott says her department would immediately move to increase funding for First Nation child welfare services after another compliance order from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found Ottawa fails to grasp the “seriousness and emergency of the issues.”
  
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• Apartment fire prompts warning: get out when you hear the alarm

  01-02-2018 16:02 via cbc.ca
  Fire crews faced an extra challenge during a Wednesday morning fire in Regency Towers near Waverley Park: residents who should have evacuated or stayed in their suites wandered the hallways instead, getting in the way of crews trying to rescue victims and put out the fire.
  
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• Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic has $3-M impact #tbay ow.ly/siNe30i8u63

  01-02-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
  Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic has $3-M impact #tbay ow.ly/siNe30i8u63
  
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• Ont. students rally for more money amid government rollout of new supports

  01-02-2018 14:39 via cbc.ca
  Students across the province are uniting Thursday to rally against rising tuition fees, on the heels of a massive reform to the Ontario Student Assistance Program.
  
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• Premier Wynne Makes Funding Announcements for Waterfront Development

  01-02-2018 14:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – “Thunder Bay’s waterfront has come so far already, it is exciting that we are taking the next steps in building a truly unique experience for locals and visitors alike. Our investment in Prince Arthur’s Landing, including giving people a chance to see extraordinary art by Indigenous and Northwestern Ontario artists, will celebrate Thunder Bay’s history as a transportation hub and make the waterfront an even more exciting place for everyone,” stat
  
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• Thunder Bay to spend additional $25K on indoor soccer facility ... - CBC.ca

  01-02-2018 14:32 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay to spend additional $25K on indoor soccer facility ...
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  The City of Thunder Bay will approach the provincial government to seek financial help for an indoor soccer and turf sport facility proposed for Chapples Park but it has a bit more work to do first.and more »
  
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• Thunder Bay wants provincial funding for proposed soccer facility, but a better business plan needed

  01-02-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  The City of Thunder Bay will approach the provincial government to seek financial help for an indoor soccer and turf sport facility proposed for Chapples Park but it has a bit more work to do first.
  
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• Thunder Bay to spend additional $25K on indoor soccer facility business case

  01-02-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  The City of Thunder Bay will approach the provincial government to seek financial help for an indoor soccer and turf sport facility proposed for Chapples Park but it has a bit more work to do first.
  
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• Extra Patrols on James Bay Road Result in Drug Arrests

  01-02-2018 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  MOOSONEE, ON – On Wednesday, January 30, 2018 at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of the Moosonee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle on the James Bay Winter road between Moosonee and Fort Albany. During the investigation, small quantities of what are suspected to be cocaine, percocet and marihuana were seized.
  As a result, Jody BIEDERMANN (32) of Moose Factory, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences: Possession of a Sch
  
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• February 1, 2018 – Northwestern Ontario Daystarter

  01-02-2018 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne addresses Nishnawbe Aski Nation Winter Chief’s Assembly
  Hotspot in Ontario: 2.4 °C36.3 °F Long PointColdspot in Ontario: -28.9 °C-20.0 °F Sandy Lake AirportHotspot in Canada: 6.5 °C43.7 °F Discovery Island, BC; Saturna Island, BCColdspot in Canada: -44.0 °C-47.2 °F Eureka, NU
  THUNDER BAY – DAYSTARTER – Good Morning Northwestern Ontario. For Thunder Bay the temperature this morning is -16c with a thirty percent chanc
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/fjrh30i8opp

  01-02-2018 13:56 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/fjrh30i8opp
  
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• Thunder Bay musician Coleman Hell releases new single - CBC.ca

  01-02-2018 13:55 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay musician Coleman Hell releases new single
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  Thunder Bay musician Coleman Hell has released a new single, with a serious message about mental illness. Coleman Hell - Manic. Info. Shopping. Tap to unmute. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. More videos. Your browser does ...
  
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• New Pedestrian & Cyclist Bridge Taking Shape | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/7fb4Gp7YF

  01-02-2018 13:50 via twitter.com
  New Pedestrian & Cyclist Bridge Taking Shape | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/7fb4Gp7YF
  
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• 'Awesome':Thunder Bay Art Gallery director reacts to $5M funding from Ontario government

  01-02-2018 13:45 via cbc.ca
  The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is receiving $5 million from the Ontario government to help construct its new home on the city's waterfront. Director Sharon Godwin says it's a big boost to the Art Waterfront Experience (AWE) fundraising campaign.
  
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• National Story Blanket binds together symbols of reconciliation from across Canada

  01-02-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  An art project created by Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth across Canada, in the spirit of reconciliation, is currently on display in Thunder Bay, Ont.
  
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• Comic book writer, artist Jim Starlin joins ThunderCon's 2018 lineup

  01-02-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A comic book writer and artist who's had a hand in the creation of some of the industry's most famous characters is coming to Thunder Bay this fall.
  
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• Thunder Bay residents can expect a tax increase from 2018 municipal budget - CBC.ca

  01-02-2018 12:31 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay residents can expect a tax increase from 2018 municipal budget
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  City councillors in Thunder Bay, Ont., have voted to pass the 2018 municipal budget, which is the last one to be tabled before residents go to the polls in October. Councillors made a few changes to the budget on the last night of deliberations before ...and more »
  
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• Thunder Bay residents can expect a tax increase from 2018 ... - CBC.ca

  01-02-2018 12:31 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay residents can expect a tax increase from 2018 ...
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  City councillors in Thunder Bay, Ont., have voted to pass the 2018 municipal budget, which is the last one before residents go to the polls in October.and more »
  
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• Thunder Bay residents can expect a tax increase from 2018 municipal budget

  01-02-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  City councillors in Thunder Bay, Ont., have voted to pass the 2018 municipal budget, which is the last one before residents go to the polls in October.
  
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• 'That was my escape': Longtime acquaintance of Bruce McArthur recounts violent night

  01-02-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  When Peter Sgromo decided to enrol in martial arts training a couple of years ago, he had no way of knowing just how valuable those skills would prove to be — until, he says, he wound up in the back of a van with accused serial killer Bruce McArthur.
  
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• Coleman Hell's new single has a serious message

  01-02-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay musician Coleman Hell has released a new single, with a serious message about mental illness.
  
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• Over 6 Million Announced For Waterfront | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/IXtHl1XL

  01-02-2018 10:30 via twitter.com
  Over 6 Million Announced For Waterfront | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/IXtHl1XL
  
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• Council approves budget, using potential surplus funds to partially offset tax levy hike. #tbay #tbcc… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  01-02-2018 05:51 via twitter.com
  Council approves budget, using potential surplus funds to partially offset tax levy hike. #tbay #tbcc… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• The city budget has been approved but there are some worries about the tax levy increase. fb.me/9g4lx0wbt

  01-02-2018 05:43 via twitter.com
  The city budget has been approved but there are some worries about the tax levy increase. fb.me/9g4lx0wbt
  
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• Thunder Bay town hall quizzes premier on school funding, auto ... - Toronto Star

  01-02-2018 03:35 via thestar.com
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  Thunder Bay town hall quizzes premier on school funding, auto ...
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  Kathleen Wynne, a former education minister, emphasized that “constitutional rights and history” are behind the separate funding for Catholic schools.
  Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Alexander Henry share in $6M in provincial funding for Thunder Bay waterfrontCBC.ca
  Ontario Supports Major Expansion at Thunder Bay's Waterfront ParkGovernment of Ontario Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Wynne takes questions from public at open town hall in Thunder Bay. #tbay #onpoli ow.ly/aUBI30i7V6t

  01-02-2018 03:11 via twitter.com
  Wynne takes questions from public at open town hall in Thunder Bay. #tbay #onpoli ow.ly/aUBI30i7V6t
  
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• Two accused in 2016 drug bust receive sentences #tbay ow.ly/PDtS30i7N50

  01-02-2018 00:02 via twitter.com
  Two accused in 2016 drug bust receive sentences #tbay ow.ly/PDtS30i7N50
  
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