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• February snowfall was the most in four decades #tbay ow.ly/8NTJ30iGbKK

  28-02-2018 23:35 via twitter.com
  February snowfall was the most in four decades #tbay ow.ly/8NTJ30iGbKK
  
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• Snow Clearing Solutions Offered by City of Thunder Bay

  28-02-2018 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  City of Thunder Bay using a snowblower to clear sidewalks of the last storm
  THUNDER BAY – The recent snowfall left the City of Thunder Bay with a lot of work to clear roads and sidewalks. It also left homeowners with a lot of work clearing snow too. In Thunder Bay, we have a population where a lot of homeowners are getting older. Clearing snow, which over recent years has seemed to be larger snowfalls can be a physical and even a financial burden. With climate change it seems snow storms a
  
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• Racial Overtones Possible In Drive By Eggings | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/Gjf0oxoT

  28-02-2018 22:35 via twitter.com
  Racial Overtones Possible In Drive By Eggings | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/Gjf0oxoT
  
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• Robbery on 9th Street North in Kenora prompts OPP investigation

  28-02-2018 22:22 via cbc.ca
  Kenora Ontario Provincial Police officers are asking for the public's help after a business on Ninth Street North was robbed on Tuesday early morning.
  
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• Mental health crisis response program gets funding for one-year pilot #tbay ow.ly/KOPI30iG5ay

  28-02-2018 22:02 via twitter.com
  Mental health crisis response program gets funding for one-year pilot #tbay ow.ly/KOPI30iG5ay
  
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• Thunder Bay police investigate alleged racial violence after eggs thrown at pedestrians - CBC.ca

  28-02-2018 22:01 via cbc.ca
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  Thunder Bay police investigate alleged racial violence after eggs thrown at pedestrians
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are investigating two separate incidents of eggs being thrown from vehicles and hitting pedestrians, and are asking anyone who's had it happen to them to report it. According to a media release by city police, the first ...and more »
  
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• Thunder Bay police investigate alleged racial violence after eggs thrown at pedestrians

  28-02-2018 22:01 via cbc.ca
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are investigating two separate incidents of eggs being thrown from vehicles and hitting pedestrians on Wednesday.
  
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• Thunder Bay police investigate alleged racial violence after eggs ... - CBC.ca

  28-02-2018 22:01 via cbc.ca
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  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are investigating two separate incidents of eggs being thrown from vehicles and hitting pedestrians on Wednesday.and more »
  
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• Capital Campaign to Save Chippewa Park Carousel Underway

  28-02-2018 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  Efforts are underway to make sure the Carousel at Chippewa Park can remain in place making great memories
  THUNDER BAY – The Friends of Chippewa Park Carousel Restoration Committee gathered with the public to unveil its capital campaign to save the 103-year-old Chippewa Park carousel, including a website with online donation capabilities and the announcement of the first horse sponsorship. The campaign is the next step to return the designated heritage structure to its original luster, than
  
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• Police Investigating Egging Incidents Across City

  28-02-2018 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Egging of Indigenous people in Thunder Bay continues – Police are investigating
  THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Police Service are currently investigating two separate incidents of eggs being thrown from vehicles and striking pedestrians.
  The first incident was reported to police just before 12:30 am on February 28, 2018. Officers were dispatch to the area of the Travelodge on Memorial Ave to assist a male that was believed to have been assaulted and was reported to be bleeding. Office
  
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• Angler receives big fine for fishing out of season #tbay ow.ly/M9k230iG02l

  28-02-2018 20:56 via twitter.com
  Angler receives big fine for fishing out of season #tbay ow.ly/M9k230iG02l
  
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• Lakehead University Thunderwolf Leashja Grant named OUA Player of the Year

  28-02-2018 20:12 via cbc.ca
  The Lakehead University's Women's basketball team has a lot to celebrate for this season, as the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced Leashja Grant as their Player of the Year and First Team All Star.
  
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• Late-night egging incidents may have had racial undertones #tbay ow.ly/WY0j30iFVVC

  28-02-2018 20:08 via twitter.com
  Late-night egging incidents may have had racial undertones #tbay ow.ly/WY0j30iFVVC
  
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• Late-night egging incidents may have had racial undertones #tbay ow.ly/H4zg30iFVRF

  28-02-2018 20:07 via twitter.com
  Late-night egging incidents may have had racial undertones #tbay ow.ly/H4zg30iFVRF
  
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• Kenora OPP Seek Robbery Suspect

  28-02-2018 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  KENORA – The Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Kenora Community Street Crime Team are investigating a report of a robbery at a business on Ninth Street North in the City of Kenora.
  Police were advised that at approximately 4:20 am, on February 27, 2018, an unknown male wearing a ski mask entered the business and pointed a pistol type firearm at the employee and demanded money. The suspect then fled the scene and police were notified. Members of the
  
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• Mercredi wants health-care gap closed #tbay ow.ly/Bc5730iFULP

  28-02-2018 19:55 via twitter.com
  Mercredi wants health-care gap closed #tbay ow.ly/Bc5730iFULP
  
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• Under the Northern Sky – We All Need Healing

  28-02-2018 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Man with Northern Lights reflection
  by Xavier Kataquapit
  ATTAWAPISKAT – These are difficult times for First Nation people as we are trying to move ahead, heal and recover from the colonization of our people and the tragedy of the residential school system. Although we are doing our best at our Native leadership levels and we seem to have entered into a more friendly political environment with the Liberal government in place, recent events remind us of how there is still so much work to do.
  
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• Chippewa carousel campaign wants you to ‘adopt a horse’ #tbay ow.ly/lmM230iFPMh

  28-02-2018 18:49 via twitter.com
  Chippewa carousel campaign wants you to ‘adopt a horse’ #tbay ow.ly/lmM230iFPMh
  
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• Students wear pink to stand up to bullies #tbay ow.ly/MZSW30iFKnU

  28-02-2018 17:48 via twitter.com
  Students wear pink to stand up to bullies #tbay ow.ly/MZSW30iFKnU
  
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• Do you believe the carousel is worth saving? fb.me/KWO601vI

  28-02-2018 17:47 via twitter.com
  Do you believe the carousel is worth saving? fb.me/KWO601vI
  
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• The Top 5 Reasons You Should Consider Synthetic Motor Oil For Your Next Oil Change

  28-02-2018 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Synthetic oil offers much better protection against engine wear
  LANGLEY BC – LIVING – If you’ve visited the mechanic recently for an oil change, you probably got offered a high-cost synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil – and likely, you opted for the cheaper conventional option.
  This is fine for most drivers. However, there are some scenarios in which synthetic motor oil is a much better option. In this article, we’ll explore the top 5 reasons you should think abo
  
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• How To Minimise The Cost Of Parcel Delivery

  28-02-2018 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Delivery driver driving van with parcels on seat outside the warehouse – Image Depositphotos.com
  When it comes to sending a parcel either domestically or internationally, many people are faced with high prices which they sometimes struggle to keep up with. In order to tackle these prices, there are various different options which both individuals and businesses can look at in order to minimise the cost of sending a parcel anywhere in the world. Here, we’re taking a closer look at whi
  
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• 13 artists, cultural professionals celebrated at Thunder Bay 8th Annual Arts & Heritage Award

  28-02-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Hundreds of local artists, individuals and groups associated with the arts and heritage community of Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario gathered at the Magnus Theatre on Friday, Feb 23 to recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by some of the city's finest cultural professionals.
  
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• Thunder Bay Hydro announces community advisory council #tbay ow.ly/fYvr30iFDSF

  28-02-2018 16:54 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay Hydro announces community advisory council #tbay ow.ly/fYvr30iFDSF
  
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• Wanted Wednesday search continues #tbay ow.ly/5rLB30iFxsn

  28-02-2018 16:06 via twitter.com
  Wanted Wednesday search continues #tbay ow.ly/5rLB30iFxsn
  
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• Thunder Bay Hydro Seeks Local Advisory Council

  28-02-2018 15:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thunder Bay Hydro Operations Centre
  THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay Hydro is calling for volunteers to serve on a Local Advisory Council which will represent the customer’s perspective as the company manages an evolving electricity industry.
  “As a local distribution company, we are here to serve our customers’ needs,” says Amanda Leonzio, Customer Service Supervisor. “In order to adapt to changes in those needs and expectations, we feel that an advisory council
  
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• $3K fine, 2 year license suspension for angler convicted of fishing during closed season

  28-02-2018 15:32 via cbc.ca
  A resident of Sioux Lookout, Ont., has been fined $3,500 and received a two-year fishing license suspension for angling during closed season.
  
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• Adopt Me: Sassy loves to play #tbay ow.ly/qLXX30iFtFK

  28-02-2018 15:29 via twitter.com
  Adopt Me: Sassy loves to play #tbay ow.ly/qLXX30iFtFK
  
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• Federal Budget Getting Mixed Reactions | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/5DJf00AX6

  28-02-2018 15:25 via twitter.com
  Federal Budget Getting Mixed Reactions | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/5DJf00AX6
  
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• For Olympic success emulate the freestylers

  28-02-2018 15:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Team Canada Standing Proud in Sochi – Photo Olympic.ca
  Based on the results in South Korea, Canada’s formula for future Olympic success is obvious
  By Bruce DowbigginColumnist
  CALGARY – I know it’s still four years until the next Winter Olympics in Japan. But when they start the planning for Canada’s next Winter Games contingent, might I recommend that they let the freestylers run the show?
  You may have noticed the Canadian freestyle skiers and snowboarders as t
  
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• Wabun Youth Gathering Changing Lives

  28-02-2018 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Wabun Youth Cultural Gathering ran from February 20 to 22 at the Elk Lake Eco Centre in Elk Lake, Ontario. Here we see youth participants, chaperones, facilitators and First Nation leaders. Special guest at the event was Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox, of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation. photo by Xavier Kataquapit
  by Xavier KataquapitELK LAKE – YOUTH – The Wabun Youth Cultural Gathering is continuing to provide a positive and educational experience for Indigenous youth in northeastern Ontari
  
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• OPP investigate sudden death in Kenora #tbay ow.ly/x9bj30iFoFh

  28-02-2018 14:23 via twitter.com
  OPP investigate sudden death in Kenora #tbay ow.ly/x9bj30iFoFh
  
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• Federal Budget Focuses On Gender Equality, Indigenous Rights | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/7ckQsZ0sp

  28-02-2018 13:59 via twitter.com
  Federal Budget Focuses On Gender Equality, Indigenous Rights | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/7ckQsZ0sp
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/wPlk30iFn0I

  28-02-2018 13:57 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/wPlk30iFn0I
  
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• Canada-Wide Warrant Out For Local Man | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2eGS97KXC

  28-02-2018 13:57 via twitter.com
  Canada-Wide Warrant Out For Local Man | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2eGS97KXC
  
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• Thunder Bay Under-18 Baseball World Cup made less money than in 2010 but organizers still pleased

  28-02-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  The head of the organization responsible for hosting the 2017 Under-18 Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the venture turned a profit but not one as big as the last time the tournament came to the Lakehead.
  
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• What you need to know about Federal Budget 2018

  28-02-2018 13:23 via cbc.ca
  There were a lot of details in today's budget announcement and CBC News has the breakdown on what you need to know about Federal Budget 2018. Titled "Equality + Growth, A Strong Middle Class," the 367-page budget document offers new cash to tackle the opioid crisis, cope with a surge in asylum seekers crossing the border from the United States and improve living conditions for Indigenous people. Critics are quick to point out that the budget forecasts an $18.1-billion deficit in the 2018-2019 fi
  
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• Guilty plea entered in case of 2014 fatal boating accident near Sioux Lookout, Ont.

  28-02-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A Lac Seul man charged in connection with the death of three boaters in the Sioux Lookout, Ont., area in 2014 has pleaded guilty.
  
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• New Jobs For Bombardier: Union | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2JLwEHCWC

  28-02-2018 12:56 via twitter.com
  New Jobs For Bombardier: Union | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2JLwEHCWC
  
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• Former chief of Shoal Lake 39 pleads guilty to historical sex charge, 2nd one withdrawn

  28-02-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  A former chief of a northwestern Ontario First Nation has pleaded guilty to one historical sex crime, while a second charge was withdrawn.
  
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• Another nice day today, Sunny and a high of 1!! Happy Wednesday fb.me/1B2gETLqt

  28-02-2018 12:01 via twitter.com
  Another nice day today, Sunny and a high of 1!! Happy Wednesday fb.me/1B2gETLqt
  
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• New website highlights Thunder Bay life during the First World War

  28-02-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Letters, photographs, stories and other records are part of a new online exhibit showcasing life in Thunder Bay during the First World War.
  
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• Budget says some paper currency will no longer be legal tender

  28-02-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Buried deep in the 367-page budget, the Liberal government announced Tuesday some paper currency will no longer be accepted as legal tender.
  
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• North Stars keep on rolling, down Lakers 3-0. ow.ly/8oN130iEZQW

  28-02-2018 05:38 via twitter.com
  North Stars keep on rolling, down Lakers 3-0. ow.ly/8oN130iEZQW
  
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• Paramedic Strike Stopped in Sault Ste. Marie

  28-02-2018 03:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  SAULT STE. MARIE – A last-minute decision from Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has delayed a legal strike by paramedics that was to begin at midnight on February 28.
  “The city of Sault Ste. Marie would rather spend huge sums of tax-payers money on legal fees trying to delay this strike, rather than bargain with these hard-working paramedics,” said Laurie Lessard-Brown, Unifor Local 1359 President. “It is disappointing that the Mayor and Councilors are wasting so muc
  
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• FedNor gets budget boost #tbay ow.ly/9tbT30iEQYd

  28-02-2018 01:31 via twitter.com
  FedNor gets budget boost #tbay ow.ly/9tbT30iEQYd
  
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