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• Doug Ford Proclaims “Ontario’s Government for the People” Open for Business

  12-07-2018 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  TORONTO — POLITICS – The Ontario Progressive Conservatives state that “Ontario’s Government for the People is opening Parliament to take action to protect students and lower electricity bills”.
  The Speech from the Throne, was delivered today by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and officially opened the 42nd Parliament and set out the government’s plan to put the people first.
  “We have a clear mandate from the people,&rd
  
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• New Democrats Unimpressed with Throne Speech

  12-07-2018 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Andrea Horwath said Thursday’s throne speech shows Ontario being dragged backwards, thanks to backroom deals Ford has made with insiders and lobbyists.
  “He’s dividing Ontarians, and sending a clear message that Ford will govern just for a few,” said Horwath. “For well-connected Ford insiders or lobbyists, apparently Ford’s happy to work out a deal to give them what they want.”
  Conservatives convinced Ford
  
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• Agency for women suffering abuse, addictions opens fourth location in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  12-07-2018 23:15 via cbc.ca
  A local healing agency that strives to support families and women experiencing abuse is celebrating the opening of their fourth location in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Thursday.
  
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• First Nations in Ontario wish to also enjoy and participate in the prosperity and wealth

  12-07-2018 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  TORONTO – Early this afternoon, Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, delivered the Speech from the Throne opening the first Session of the 42nd Parliament of Ontario.
  The Speech from the Throne, while omitting any specific reference to First Nations in Ontario, does provide for the potential in creating a new approach, and building and strengthening First Nations relationships with the new Ontario government.
  The speech had much to say on creating
  
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• “Hydrail: Then There Were Fourteen”

  12-07-2018 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Germany has an extensive network of high-speed rail. Moving to hydrail would be clearer and greener
  Mooresville – Transportation – Poland just became the 13th country to announce a hydrail project. They are investigating the potential to extract hydrogen from coal and use it to power freight railways.
  Poland joins 12 other countries that have begun the transition from diesel and overhead electric train traction to hydrail—traction that carries the electric power onboard, s
  
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• Police investigating alleged bus terminal assault #tbay ow.ly/Tw2V30kVAaC

  12-07-2018 21:57 via twitter.com
  Police investigating alleged bus terminal assault #tbay ow.ly/Tw2V30kVAaC
  
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• Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., investigate north-side assault that sent one to hospital

  12-07-2018 21:55 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay police are investigating an assault that sent a 52-year-old man to hospital on Wednesday night.
  
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• Mayor Hobbs – As a City, we condemn hate-motivated crimes

  12-07-2018 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mayor Keith Hobbs
  THUNDER BAY – An incident of violence near the Water Street Transit terminal has garnered massive online commentary. The incident was written about by former Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day on his Facebook. The incident has generated comment from Thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs.
  The Thunder Bay Police Service is conducting an investigation into an assault of a male that occurred around 9:45 p.m. on July 11, 2018 in the area of the Water Street bus terminal.
  The 52 year o
  
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• Forest Fire Situation Update – Northeast Fire Region – July 12, 2018

  12-07-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sixty-Six Active Fires in Northeast Region
  by Isabelle Chenard
  NORTH BAY – WILDFIRE Update –  As of July 12, 2018, there are 66 active forest fires in the Northeast region. Of these, 26 are not yet under control, while 40 are either being held, under control or being observed.
  There were 18 new starts in the northeast yesterday and we have already received several initial reports that are being investigated by detection aircraft this morning.
  Once again, no precipitation was rec
  
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• Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., seek missing woman, children

  12-07-2018 21:14 via cbc.ca
  The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for assistance as officers attempt to locate a missing woman and her two young daughters.
  
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• Police looking for missing mother and two young daughters #tbay ow.ly/Etz530kVvjT

  12-07-2018 21:02 via twitter.com
  Police looking for missing mother and two young daughters #tbay ow.ly/Etz530kVvjT
  
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• The Northern Pikes bring classic hits to Live on the Waterfront #tbay ow.ly/Jw9K30kVuj0

  12-07-2018 20:46 via twitter.com
  The Northern Pikes bring classic hits to Live on the Waterfront #tbay ow.ly/Jw9K30kVuj0
  
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• Hutton sees Sabres as best free-agency fit #tbay ow.ly/25E630kVoB3

  12-07-2018 19:14 via twitter.com
  Hutton sees Sabres as best free-agency fit #tbay ow.ly/25E630kVoB3
  
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• Fort William First Nation pride flag 'is going to save lives' #tbay ow.ly/W6OY30kVlfv

  12-07-2018 18:28 via twitter.com
  Fort William First Nation pride flag 'is going to save lives' #tbay ow.ly/W6OY30kVlfv
  
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• James Street Bridge Saga Continues | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/473789233…

  12-07-2018 17:56 via twitter.com
  James Street Bridge Saga Continues | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/473789233…
  
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• Trout Lake property-owners appeal gravel pit decision #tbay ow.ly/JgXP30kVf8N

  12-07-2018 17:11 via twitter.com
  Trout Lake property-owners appeal gravel pit decision #tbay ow.ly/JgXP30kVf8N
  
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• Special pride flag raised in honour of two-spirited people in Fort William First Nation

  12-07-2018 16:28 via cbc.ca
  Fort William First Nation raised a pride flag to honour and recognize two-spirited people in the community.
  
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• Special pride flag raised in honour of two-spirit people in Fort William First Nation

  12-07-2018 16:28 via cbc.ca
  Fort William First Nation raised a pride flag to honour and recognize two-spirit people in the community.
  
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• A $232K lottery ticket sold in Thunder Bay #tbay ow.ly/ZqNF30kV898

  12-07-2018 15:54 via twitter.com
  A $232K lottery ticket sold in Thunder Bay #tbay ow.ly/ZqNF30kV898
  
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• Day one of the Staal Foundation Open. Local golfer Walter Keating Jr. proudly representing Thunder Bay this weeken… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  12-07-2018 15:31 via twitter.com
  Day one of the Staal Foundation Open.Local golfer Walter Keating Jr. proudly representing Thunder Bay this weeken… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Thunder Bay Police 'safely locate' missing man

  12-07-2018 14:50 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay Police say they have safely located the 21-year-old man missing man.
  
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• Roadwork activity proceeding as construction season heats up #tbay ow.ly/MqhC30kV30c

  12-07-2018 14:42 via twitter.com
  Roadwork activity proceeding as construction season heats up #tbay ow.ly/MqhC30kV30c
  
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• Story includes photo. magic999.ca/news/514053196…

  12-07-2018 14:39 via twitter.com
  Story includes photo. magic999.ca/news/514053196…
  
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• Extreme fire hazard in the Far North has OMNRF on watch

  12-07-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  There are 52 active fires in the northwest region as of late yesterday, with most being held or watched. But the fire hazard is now extreme in the northern areas of the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Nipigon Districts and there's lightening in the forecast.
  
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• Thunder Bay addiction, mental health group moves to new office space

  12-07-2018 13:58 via cbc.ca
  People living with mental health and addictions issues in Thunder Bay, Ont., will soon have a bright, shiny new space in town.
  
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• Good Morning,Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/H6UH30kV0rF

  12-07-2018 13:56 via twitter.com
  Good Morning,Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/H6UH30kV0rF
  
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• Wrongful dismissal suit proceeds against Kenora District Services Board

  12-07-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  The case involves a man who was both an employee and a resident of a Sioux Lookout seniors home, and who was fired for assaulting his girlfriend and her daughter while off duty.
  
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• Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Thunder Bay | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/453142830…

  12-07-2018 13:22 via twitter.com
  Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Thunder Bay | CJUK Thunder Bay | Magic 99.9 magic999.ca/news/453142830…
  
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• Thunder Bay mayor says he takes 'offence' to Ontario human rights commission report, comments

  12-07-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay's mayor says he takes exception to comments by Ontario's human rights commission that civic leadership in the northwestern Ontario city has been lacking and hasn't done enough to combat racism against Indigenous people.
  
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• Indigenous leaders turn down invitation to meeting of premiers

  12-07-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  There's still a meeting scheduled for next week between Canada's premiers and Indigenous organizations, but it won't include the leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami or the Métis National Council. They're all declining the Council of the Federation's invitation again this year.
  
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• Doug Ford's government lays out its agenda today in Ontario throne speech

  12-07-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The Ford government's first speech from the throne comes Thursday at 2 p.m. ET, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell. The speech will lay out Ford's priorities, which are expected to match the themes of his successful election campaign.
  
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• Doug Ford's government lays out its agenda in Ontario throne speech

  12-07-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  In its first speech from the throne, Ford's government promises to audit government spending, end the current sex-ed curriculum, and sell beer and wine in convenience stores.
  
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• Doug Ford's government lays out agenda in Ontario throne speech

  12-07-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  In its first speech from the throne, Ford's government promises to audit government spending, end the current sex-ed curriculum, and sell beer and wine in convenience stores.
  
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• Walter Keating Jr. focused on the mental side of golf to get ready for this year' Staal Foundation Open which begin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  12-07-2018 07:16 via twitter.com
  Walter Keating Jr. focused on the mental side of golf to get ready for this year' Staal Foundation Open which begin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Lathan Atlookan, 21, is missing and police would like the public's help to locate him. ow.ly/ujxn30kUJv8 #tbay

  12-07-2018 06:27 via twitter.com
  Lathan Atlookan, 21, is missing and police would like the public's help to locate him. ow.ly/ujxn30kUJv8 #tbay
  
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• Chill finish 2018 campaign on winning note. ow.ly/fSL230kUIw1

  12-07-2018 05:37 via twitter.com
  Chill finish 2018 campaign on winning note. ow.ly/fSL230kUIw1
  
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• Border Cats drop second straight, fall to 4-4 in second-half play. ow.ly/ZdTp30kUHC5

  12-07-2018 04:43 via twitter.com
  Border Cats drop second straight, fall to 4-4 in second-half play. ow.ly/ZdTp30kUHC5
  
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• TTC board defers decision on next order for streetcars #tbay ow.ly/FWTl30kUD6U

  12-07-2018 01:23 via twitter.com
  TTC board defers decision on next order for streetcars #tbayow.ly/FWTl30kUD6U
  
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• Caland ready for Staal Open debut #tbay ow.ly/YV8030kUoxt

  12-07-2018 01:00 via twitter.com
  Caland ready for Staal Open debut #tbay ow.ly/YV8030kUoxt
  
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• An @StaalOpen profile: Jeremy Kirk. ow.ly/qia030kUddM #tbay

  12-07-2018 00:00 via twitter.com
  An @StaalOpen profile: Jeremy Kirk. ow.ly/qia030kUddM #tbay
  
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