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• Thunder Bay Man Dies in Grand Portage Minnesota

  12-03-2018 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  COOK COUNTY – A Thunder Bay man has died in Grand Portage on the weekend.
  The Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Portage Ambulance and First Responders and Cook County Ambulance responded to a residence in the Bay Estates area of Grand Portage around 5 am, on Sunday, March 11. The call came in to 911 Dispatch at 04:54 am. Kevin Wilfred Morrisseau, 47, was found unconscious and later pronounced deceased after reportedly falling from a second-story patio door that did not have a deck
  
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• Thunder Bay man dies from fall in Grand Portage. #tbay ow.ly/O7z330iUe7P

  12-03-2018 22:20 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay man dies from fall in Grand Portage. #tbay ow.ly/O7z330iUe7P
  
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• Provincial dollars flow into area farms for drainage project. ow.ly/wSbL30iUbF9

  12-03-2018 21:48 via twitter.com
  Provincial dollars flow into area farms for drainage project. ow.ly/wSbL30iUbF9
  
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• This is too cute! I guess Rosco just really likes John Legend! - Sarah fb.me/OSnip8NV

  12-03-2018 21:13 via twitter.com
  This is too cute!I guess Rosco just really likes John Legend! - Sarah fb.me/OSnip8NV
  
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• Police still looking for missing man #tbay ow.ly/HAJ030iU7E0

  12-03-2018 20:58 via twitter.com
  Police still looking for missing man #tbay ow.ly/HAJ030iU7E0
  
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• Hedley Ticket Refunds Being Issued | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/8fnuWSZzp

  12-03-2018 20:53 via twitter.com
  Hedley Ticket Refunds Being Issued | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/8fnuWSZzp
  
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• Police Still Looking For Missing Man | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/O26MDWnv

  12-03-2018 20:52 via twitter.com
  Police Still Looking For Missing Man | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/O26MDWnv
  
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• Adopt Me: Cici wants to find forever home #tbay ow.ly/jFBf30iU3z4

  12-03-2018 20:10 via twitter.com
  Adopt Me: Cici wants to find forever home #tbay ow.ly/jFBf30iU3z4
  
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• SIJHL alumni will be crucial for NHL stretch

  12-03-2018 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – The SIJHL is in full swing, with the Thief River Falls Norskies, Dryden GM Ice Dogs, and Thunder Bay North Stars standing as the top three teams. North America’s premier hockey league is also in full swing, the NHL, and with the February 26 trade deadline having past, the top teams are gearing up to push for the playoff spots. In amongst the skirmishes taking place every single night on NHL ice are two greats who spent their early years in the SIJHL. Goal
  
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• Thunder Bay ridings backed different candidates for PC leader #tbay ow.ly/kmdO30iU064

  12-03-2018 19:32 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay ridings backed different candidates for PC leader #tbay ow.ly/kmdO30iU064
  
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• Raptor Deaths in Ontario Studied by University of Guelph

  12-03-2018 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Raptor Deaths in Ontario Caused by Humans
  Human encroachment is the leading cause of death among Ontario’s at-risk birds of prey, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study.
  Among deceased raptors submitted to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative over a 23-year period, a majority of the wild birds died of trauma and starvation, said pathobiology professor Nicole Nemeth.
  “The most common cause of death was from trauma, which often included colliding with a vehicle or fl
  
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• Local officers nominated for Police Hero of the Year award #tbay ow.ly/j4xo30iTQZN

  12-03-2018 18:43 via twitter.com
  Local officers nominated for Police Hero of the Year award #tbay ow.ly/j4xo30iTQZN
  
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• Scientists Report 15 New Planets

  12-03-2018 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is an imaginary picture. – Tokyo Institute of Technology
  New “Super Earth” Planet Discovered
  TOKYO – SCIENCE – Scientists report the existence of 15 new planets — including one ‘super-Earth’ that could harbor liquid water — orbiting small, cool stars near our solar system. These stars, known as red dwarfs[1], are of enormous interest for studies of planetary formation and evolution.
  A research team led by Teruyuki Hirano of Tokyo In
  
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• Dryden fire hall locks changed #tbay ow.ly/7SBp30iTKR4

  12-03-2018 17:55 via twitter.com
  Dryden fire hall locks changed #tbay ow.ly/7SBp30iTKR4
  
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• City of Thunder Bay receives three awards for best festival, events in province

  12-03-2018 17:52 via cbc.ca
  The city received the Municipality of the Year, Best New Festival and Top 100 Event awards.
  
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• Crunch Time for the Thunder Bay Kings

  12-03-2018 16:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Photo credit: TELUS Cup West
  THUNDER BAY – It is now crunch time for the Thunder Bay Kings as they get set to compete in their respective branch and regional playdowns.
  All four Kings’ clubs will be in action this week with the minor midget side travelling to Toronto for the Ontario Hockey League Cup while the major midget, bantam and peewee squads will take to the ice in the Hockey Northwestern Ontario branch championships, Friday through Sunday at Fort William First Nation Arena.
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• Port Arthur Health Centre workers vote to strike #tbay ow.ly/Il5Q30iTExI

  12-03-2018 16:58 via twitter.com
  Port Arthur Health Centre workers vote to strike #tbay ow.ly/Il5Q30iTExI
  
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• PGA TOUR Canada Starts the Path to the Tour

  12-03-2018 16:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada is getting underway for the players to start the path to the PGA TOURBy Laury Livsey
  SANTEE, CALIFORNIA – SPORTS – The first step on the path towards the PGA TOUR begins this week at Carlton Oaks Country Club in Santee, California, as 132 players compete to earn status on the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada for 2018. Below are the details for the USA West Q-School #1, along with storylines to follow this week at Carlton Oaks.HOW
  
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• Wisconsin Man Fined $3000 for Hunting Violations

  12-03-2018 16:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  FORT FRANCES – A Wisconsin man has been fined $3,000 for an offence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
  Brian Bates of Hortonville pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for discharging a firearm without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for people and property. He also received a one-year hunting suspension and must complete the Ontario Hunter Education Course before being able to apply for another licence.
  Court heard that on October 22, 2017, a Ministry o
  
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• North American Lumber closing Thunder Bay store #tbay ow.ly/C3Ed30iTygP

  12-03-2018 16:09 via twitter.com
  North American Lumber closing Thunder Bay store #tbay ow.ly/C3Ed30iTygP
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Using people-centred technology to create a better future #tbay ow.ly/KIpo30iTqRS

  12-03-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
  Letter to the Editor: Using people-centred technology to create a better future #tbay ow.ly/KIpo30iTqRS
  
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• Thunder Bay Chill Joins West Ham United North American Academy

  12-03-2018 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – West Ham United of the English Premier League have formed a partnership with Thunder Bay, Ontario based, Thunder Bay Chill. The partnership was formed through Global Image Sports, the North American partnership mechanism of West Ham United.
  This partnership will provide Thunder Bay Chill members with access to:
  ★        ID Camps with West Ham Academy coaches
  ★        West Ham Unit
  
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• Glance at Crime: 21 assaults, 20 thefts #tbay ow.ly/SbVv30iTlmy

  12-03-2018 14:01 via twitter.com
  Glance at Crime: 21 assaults, 20 thefts #tbay ow.ly/SbVv30iTlmy
  
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• Proposed Taxi Bylaw Needs Polish – Kasper Wabinski

  12-03-2018 13:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay is working toward a new taxi by-law. Councillor Brian McKinnon has been leading this effort for two years. The proposed by-law is due to go before City Council for ratification very soon.
  Kasper Wabinski, the CEO of Kasper Transportation asserts that there is still a lot of work that is needed before Thunder Bay City Council should pass this new by-law. Wabinski who operates Kasper Transportation has a fleet of almost forty vehicles, provides inter-com
  
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• March 12, 2018 – Northwestern Ontario Day Starter

  12-03-2018 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hotspot in Ontario: -1.0 °C 30.2 °F Burlington Lift BridgeCold spot in Ontario: -16.0 °C 3.2 °F Moosonee AirportHotspot in Canada: 14.2 °C 57.6 °F Solander Island, BCCold spot in Canada: -43.4 °C -46.1 °F Eureka, NU
  Thunder Bay – Day-Starter- Good Morning Northwestern Ontario. Your day is starting under clear skies with a temperature of -7c. However, Environment Canada is reporting we will see increasing cloudy conditions. By this afternoon expect snow flurr
  
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• Stories of loss and healing as MMIWG inquiry begins in Montreal

  12-03-2018 13:46 via cbc.ca
  The federal inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls began a week of hearings in Montreal Monday with testimony from an Akwasasne woman about her sister's disappearance. Watch the proceedings live here.
  
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• Frustrations with Quebec justice system laid bare at MMIWG inquiry

  12-03-2018 13:46 via cbc.ca
  More than 25 years later, the death of Rose-Ann Blackned in Val-d'Or remains unsolved. Her sister told the inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls she has lost faith with the Quebec justice system.
  
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• Families share their stories as MMIWG inquiry begins in Montreal

  12-03-2018 13:46 via cbc.ca
  For the first time, families are speaking in Montreal at the federal inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. Watch the testimony live here.
  
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• City of Thunder Bay prepares for last week of outdoor skating season

  12-03-2018 13:46 via cbc.ca
  Officials at the City of Thunder Bay, Ont. are encouraging residents to get out and enjoy the outdoor skating rinks before they are all closed for the season on Saturday, March 17.
  
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• Main Street Bridge Gets Repairs | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1Bk6mE9PJ

  12-03-2018 13:44 via twitter.com
  Main Street Bridge Gets Repairs | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/1Bk6mE9PJ
  
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• Moe Comuzzi Seeks Thunder Bay Atikokan Seat for Progressive Conservatives

  12-03-2018 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
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  THUNDER BAY – POLITICS – Moe Comuzzi has announced that she will seek the nomination for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario in the Thunder Bay-Atikokan Riding.
  Comuzzi, who was born and raised in Thunder Bay and is a life-long resident of Northwestern Ontario, is entering the nomination race to give Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and voters an experienced, competent candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
  Comuzzi’s business
  
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• Canadian Coast Guard prepare for ice-breaking operations

  12-03-2018 13:16 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Coast Guard is warning residents in Thunder Bay, Ont. to stay off the harbour ice as ice-breaking operations are expected to start as early as March 13, 2018.
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/Eva430iThxO

  12-03-2018 13:06 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/Eva430iThxO
  
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• Two Tory Hopefuls Aiming For Thunder Bay-Atikokan | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/N6o7Qc2r

  12-03-2018 12:59 via twitter.com
  Two Tory Hopefuls Aiming For Thunder Bay-Atikokan | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/N6o7Qc2r
  
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• ThunderCon rescinds invitation to Kevin Sorbo

  12-03-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  A Thunder Bay fan and pop-culture convention has rescinded an invitation to a well-known actor after a public backlash.
  
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• Duluth, Thunder Bay Trade Chefs | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/UJXqS14q

  12-03-2018 12:21 via twitter.com
  Duluth, Thunder Bay Trade Chefs | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/UJXqS14q
  
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• Dryden volunteer firefighters continue walkout

  12-03-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  More than 30 Dryden Fire Service volunteer firefighters are continuing to withhold their services, despite an ultimatum issued by the city last week.
  
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• Ford, Elliott Unite | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2G2OXyTtX

  12-03-2018 11:57 via twitter.com
  Ford, Elliott Unite | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2G2OXyTtX
  
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• Ford, Elliott Unite | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2eSpRTQV7

  12-03-2018 11:57 via twitter.com
  Ford, Elliott Unite | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 fb.me/2eSpRTQV7
  
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• 5 things to know about tuberculosis in 2018 as Thunder Bay health unit confirms cases

  12-03-2018 11:30 via cbc.ca
  Public health officials in Thunder Bay, Ont., have issued a warning about a reported outbreak of tuberculosis in the city affecting four people.
  
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• Comuzzi throws name into Conservative nomination race in Thunder Bay-Atikokan., joining Brandon Postuma. ow.ly/8vc230iSUQK

  12-03-2018 05:40 via twitter.com
  Comuzzi throws name into Conservative nomination race in Thunder Bay-Atikokan., joining Brandon Postuma.ow.ly/8vc230iSUQK
  
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