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• Ron Chookomolin adds his name to the list of those vying for the mayor's office as fifth official entrant into the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  06-06-2018 23:45 via twitter.com
  Ron Chookomolin adds his name to the list of those vying for the mayor's office as fifth official entrant into the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Kevin is live on location until 6pm at the Oliver Rd Tim Hortons Camp Day! 🛶 Come down to help support sending kids… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  06-06-2018 22:54 via twitter.com
  Kevin is live on location until 6pm at the Oliver Rd Tim Hortons Camp Day! 🛶 Come down to help support sending kids… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Returning offices ready for election day #tbay ow.ly/YQih30knoW8

  06-06-2018 22:42 via twitter.com
  Returning offices ready for election day #tbay ow.ly/YQih30knoW8
  
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• Thunder Bay police search for man in surveillance footage after Subway restaurant robbery

  06-06-2018 22:30 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay police are asking the public for their help in identifying a male suspect that was caught on surveillance after a robbery on Red River Road on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Treaty Three police arrest 9 after search warrant finds methamphetamine, money

  06-06-2018 22:28 via cbc.ca
  Officers with the Treaty Three Police Service have arrested and charged a total of nine people after a search warrant was executed in Onigaming First Nation — located near Nestor Falls, approximately 440 kilometres west of Thunder Bay, Ont.
  
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• Harm reduction theme of documentary workshop in Thunder Bay

  06-06-2018 22:21 via cbc.ca
  Have a story to tell? Thunder Bay's Vox Popular Media Arts Festival wants to help you tell it.
  
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• VIDEO: Police Looking For Robbery Suspect | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/15164073/…

  06-06-2018 21:53 via twitter.com
  VIDEO: Police Looking For Robbery Suspect | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/15164073/…
  
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• Glen Hare declared new Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief #tbay ow.ly/RoZx30knkUV

  06-06-2018 21:34 via twitter.com
  Glen Hare declared new Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief #tbay ow.ly/RoZx30knkUV
  
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• Trent’s camp game at Tim Hortons Camp Day! facebook.com/magicthunderba…

  06-06-2018 21:20 via twitter.com
  Trent’s camp game at Tim Hortons Camp Day! facebook.com/magicthunderba…
  
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• Conservation Authority declares Low Water Level #tbay ow.ly/dnfR30kniQ5

  06-06-2018 20:59 via twitter.com
  Conservation Authority declares Low Water Level #tbay ow.ly/dnfR30kniQ5
  
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• Thunder Pride celebrates '8 years strong' of Pride Week with annual flag raising

  06-06-2018 20:53 via cbc.ca
  Residents of Thunder Bay, Ont., filled the lobby at city hall on Wednesday to help kick off another year of Pride Week by raising the rainbow and Thunder Pride flags.
  
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• Sioux Lookout OPP search for missing Yamaha boat motor in 'factory packaging' along Highway 72

  06-06-2018 19:56 via cbc.ca
  A brand new Yamaha boat motor is missing after being transported in a towed boat from Dryden to Sioux Lookout last month.
  
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• Advance poll turnout fails to match Ontario increase #tbay ow.ly/zS6230kncfm

  06-06-2018 19:54 via twitter.com
  Advance poll turnout fails to match Ontario increase #tbay ow.ly/zS6230kncfm
  
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• So the Ontario election is tomorrow, what you need to know a day before voting day

  06-06-2018 18:25 via cbc.ca
  The leaders have 24 hours left to convince you they should be the next premier of Ontario.
  
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• Restaurant robberies leads to arrest #tbay ow.ly/a5Eh30kmZzf

  06-06-2018 18:07 via twitter.com
  Restaurant robberies leads to arrest #tbay ow.ly/a5Eh30kmZzf
  
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• Homeless people in Thunder Bay 'grateful to have a warm place to sleep' with Out of the Cold program

  06-06-2018 18:03 via cbc.ca
  Nearly 200 homeless people in Thunder Bay took advantage of a new pilot project this winter. The Out of the Cold program operated from Grace Place street mission on the city's south side. It offered a warm, safe place to sleep, and food to people who can not access other shelters in the city.
  
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• Boundary Waters Expo and other outdoorsy activities in Grand Marais June 9-10

  06-06-2018 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cook County, Minn. – Travel – Who better to give first-time and minimally-experienced outdoors travelers advice on planning a trip to the BWCAW than the people who have already extensively explored the area?
  The Boundary Waters Expo is Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10 at Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail, and gives newbies the opportunity to gather a variety of information from presenters, enjoy hands-on demonstrations, activities and more.
  Those who have already traveled the multim
  
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• Grass fire leads to arson charges against teens #tbay ow.ly/mpry30kmSkz

  06-06-2018 17:11 via twitter.com
  Grass fire leads to arson charges against teens #tbay ow.ly/mpry30kmSkz
  
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• Teens Pledge Not To Drive High Or Drunk | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/158279581…

  06-06-2018 16:33 via twitter.com
  Teens Pledge Not To Drive High Or Drunk | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/158279581…
  
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• Wanted Wednesday adds four #tbay ow.ly/xCKn30kmMHZ

  06-06-2018 16:14 via twitter.com
  Wanted Wednesday adds four #tbay ow.ly/xCKn30kmMHZ
  
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• 'That has to stop' northern Ontario First Nations say of not being consulted on pipeline work

  06-06-2018 15:08 via cbc.ca
  Two northwestern Ontario First Nations are in court in Toronto today, challenging a pipeline company's ability to dig on their traditional territories without consultation.
  
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• 2 northern Ontario First Nations in court over pipeline work in their territories

  06-06-2018 15:08 via cbc.ca
  Two northwestern Ontario First Nations are in court in Toronto today, challenging a pipeline company's ability to dig on their traditional territories without consultation.
  
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• Indigenous housing organization looks to partner with Thunder Bay, acquire land for development - CBC.ca

  06-06-2018 15:01 via cbc.ca
  CBC.ca
  Indigenous housing organization looks to partner with Thunder Bay, acquire land for development
  CBC.ca
  City staff in Thunder Bay, Ont., will take a closer look at a request from the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services for a plot of land in the city to build supportive housing for Indigenous youth. (Matt Prokopchuk / CBC). Affordable housing remains one ...and more »
  
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• Lake Superior's level falls off record-setting pace #tbay ow.ly/2apW30kmGis

  06-06-2018 14:57 via twitter.com
  Lake Superior's level falls off record-setting pace #tbay ow.ly/2apW30kmGis
  
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• Ontario Regional Chief – Cannabis Act Bill-C-45 / First Nations

  06-06-2018 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day at the NAN Assembly
  OTTAWA – In response to the following letter yesterday, I had a discussion with Senator McCollum to get details on how the majority liberals will vote. There is a strong indication, as well, that after today’s vote there will be a need for a three-month table-top process to sort out implementation.
  As Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Task Force along with my friend and colleague Regional Chief from Quebec / Labrador, we wil
  
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• School Board Has Concerns With Cannabis Store | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/161199395…

  06-06-2018 14:30 via twitter.com
  School Board Has Concerns With Cannabis Store | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/161199395…
  
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• Northwestern Ontario school board receives healthy schools certification

  06-06-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A total of 16 schools in the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) have received the Ophea Healthy Schools Certification, with 11 schools achieving gold level certification.
  
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• Good Morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/qul930kmCPT

  06-06-2018 13:58 via twitter.com
  Good Morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/qul930kmCPT
  
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• Former Icebreaker Almost Ready For Public Tours | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/476643863…

  06-06-2018 13:46 via twitter.com
  Former Icebreaker Almost Ready For Public Tours | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/476643863…
  
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• Wednesday, June 6, 2018 – Northwestern Ontario Day STARTER

  06-06-2018 13:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hotspot in Ontario: 14.9 °C 58.8 °F Royal IslandCold spot in Ontario: 1.5 °C 34.7 °F Peawanuck; Peawanuck AirportHotspot in Canada: 14.9 °C 58.8 °F Royal Island, ONCold spot in Canada: -11.2 °C 11.8 °F Kugaaruk Airport, NU
  THUNDER BAY – Day STARTER – Good morning Northwestern Ontario! It is Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Today is the 74th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion by Allied troops on the shores of Normandy in France. A little lesser known trivia on t
  
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• Ontario First Nation housing group looks to fill 'huge unmet need' in Thunder Bay

  06-06-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  City administration in Thunder Bay, Ont., will take a closer look at a proposal by a First Nations housing organization to acquire land in the city to build affordable places to live.
  
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• AFNQL Takes Note of MMIWG Extension

  06-06-2018 13:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ghislain Picard, Chief of the AFNQL
  Wendake – The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) takes note of the federal government’s decision to extend the mandate of the National Inquiry by six (6) months to allow it to listen to the families affected by these human tragedies and, to put its energies on the presentation of a final report.
  “As always, our thoughts and prayers go to the families. We are hopeful that the process will finally shed light on a situation i
  
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• No charges against Sioux Lookout OPP officers over 2017 arrest: SIU

  06-06-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says charges aren't warranted against Sioux Lookout OPP officers over the arrest of a 45-year-old woman who later discovered she had a fractured wrist.
  
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• Tbaytel eyes new agreement with northwestern Ontario city

  06-06-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  A telecommunications company in northwestern Ontario says it's looking to formalize an agreement with a city in the region that could lead to further expansion.
  
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• If Ontario Liberals lose 'recognized party' status after Thursday's election, what comes next?

  06-06-2018 11:00 via cbc.ca
  If the Ontario Liberals lose official party status after Thursday's election, what does that mean? And how does a party stay relevant when it’s been reduced to what looks like bystander status?
  
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• Unregistered groups targeting Ontario voters with online ads

  06-06-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Two dozen groups who aren’t registered as third parties under Ontario’s election rules have been quietly targeting Ontario voters with Facebook ads on a range of issues during the provincial election campaign, CBC News has learned.
  
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• Diastrous first inning haunts Border Cats in matinee loss to Eau Claire. #tbay ow.ly/GgDs30kmhcD

  06-06-2018 03:50 via twitter.com
  Diastrous first inning haunts Border Cats in matinee loss to Eau Claire. #tbayow.ly/GgDs30kmhcD
  
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• Minister Bennett – Statement on MMIWG Inquiry June 5, 2018

  06-06-2018 03:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Federal Minister Bennett
  OTTAWA – The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today:
  “With the launch of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the Government of Canada underscored its commitment to work to end the unacceptable rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls and help ensure that current and future generations of Indigenous women, children and families ar
  
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• Ontario Regional Chief – Statement on Pipeline Court Challenge

  06-06-2018 02:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  TORONTO – “On behalf of Aroland and Ginoogaming First Nations, and all those who believe in duty to consult and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), I urge supporters to attend tomorrow’s court challenge against TransCanada Pipeline, the National Energy Board, and the Government of Canada,” said Regional Chief Day. “At stake here is the First Nation right to prevent any further activity on pipelines that were built on their lands without prior knowledge or consen
  
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• Forest Fire Situation Update Northwest Region June 5, 2018

  06-06-2018 02:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Wildfire Update – There was one new fire by the late afternoon of June 5 in the Northwest Region.
  Dryden Fire 10 is a roadside grass fire on the Trans-Canada highway east of Dinorwic. At the time of this update, the fire was being held.
  The fire hazard is low throughout the region, with the exception of the Dryden District which is showing a moderate hazard.
  To see a complete list of fires across the province click on our interactive map. You can also get the lates
  
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• AFN Election – MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Challenges for National Chief

  06-06-2018 01:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  KEEWATIN – Chief Sheila North is from Bunibonibee Cree Nation, northeast of Winnipeg.(Oxford House) is located along the eastern shoreline of Oxford Lake at the mouth of the Hayes River and is approximately 950 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. The reserve is located on a ridge of land between Oxford Lake to the west and Back Lake to the east.
  Ms. Sheila North, is currently the Grand Chief of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), a collective of 30 First Nations in the northern p
  
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• Thunder Bay out of the running for Smart Cities Challenge prize #tbay #tbcc ow.ly/3ftE30kmcTs

  06-06-2018 01:24 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay out of the running for Smart Cities Challenge prize #tbay #tbcc ow.ly/3ftE30kmcTs
  
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