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• Holiday Hero nominee: Rebecca Britton (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/RSaP30mN2jA

  28-11-2018 23:30 via twitter.com
  Holiday Hero nominee: Rebecca Britton (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/RSaP30mN2jA
  
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• DFC students' push for new school receives support from federal minister #tbay #NWOnt ow.ly/kLsl30mN4vA

  28-11-2018 22:55 via twitter.com
  DFC students' push for new school receives support from federal minister #tbay #NWOnt ow.ly/kLsl30mN4vA
  
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• 'In their hearts': Reflection Room in Thunder Bay hospital helps people share feelings about death

  28-11-2018 22:20 via cbc.ca
  Organizers of the Reflection Room at St. Joseph's Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont., would like to see a month-long pilot project, which encouraged staff and visitors to contemplate and share their thoughts on the end of life, become a permanent installation.
  
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• The composition of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Associaton board will be significantly different with six mem… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-11-2018 22:11 via twitter.com
  The composition of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Associaton board will be significantly different with six mem… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Holiday Hero nominee: Tracey MacKinnon #tbay ow.ly/5w9U30mMXWr

  28-11-2018 21:45 via twitter.com
  Holiday Hero nominee: Tracey MacKinnon #tbay ow.ly/5w9U30mMXWr
  
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• Traffic Stop Leads to Large Cash and Drug Seizure

  28-11-2018 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  DRYDEN – CRIME – A routine traffic stop just west of Dryden has led to a large seizure of drugs and cash.
  On November 27, 2018, at approximately 1:45 pm members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for Highway Traffic Act offences on Highway 17, Eton Township (West of Dryden).
  As a result of the stop, police seized 2 boxes of ammunition and a large quantity of drugs with a street value estimated at $50,000.00.
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• Police launch aerial drone (4 photos) #tbay ow.ly/pQLC30mN03N

  28-11-2018 21:10 via twitter.com
  Police launch aerial drone (4 photos) #tbay ow.ly/pQLC30mN03N
  
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• Holiday Hero nominee: Angels in Aprons (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/BGoh30mMTvi

  28-11-2018 20:45 via twitter.com
  Holiday Hero nominee: Angels in Aprons (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/BGoh30mMTvi
  
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• Letter to the editor: Commitment to Bora Laskin Faculty of Law #tbay ow.ly/ia1S30mMXD6

  28-11-2018 20:14 via twitter.com
  Letter to the editor: Commitment to Bora Laskin Faculty of Law #tbay ow.ly/ia1S30mMXD6
  
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• Two men from GTA charged, arrested after police seize $96K of cocaine in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  28-11-2018 19:50 via cbc.ca
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say two men from the Greater Toronto Area have been arrested after officers executed a warrant at a residence on the city's north side.
  
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• Holiday Hero nominee: Jen Salo #tbay ow.ly/DsjY30mMTck

  28-11-2018 19:45 via twitter.com
  Holiday Hero nominee: Jen Salo #tbay ow.ly/DsjY30mMTck
  
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• Search warrant leads to seizure of cash and cocaine #tbay ow.ly/UxdZ30mMT1t

  28-11-2018 18:43 via twitter.com
  Search warrant leads to seizure of cash and cocaine #tbay ow.ly/UxdZ30mMT1t
  
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• Drug Raid in Academy Results in $96k in Cocaine Seized

  28-11-2018 18:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – On the evening of Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 the Thunder Bay Police Intelligence Unit in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police, the Anishinabek Police Service, and the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service executed a warrant on an Academy Drive residence.As a result, two males from the Greater Toronto Area were arrested and charged.A large quantity of what police believe is cocaine with a street value of $96,500 was seized. Police also seized more than $5,000 in Canadian c
  
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• OPP seize opioids following a motor vehicle collision #tbay ow.ly/KzXU30mMQ0C

  28-11-2018 17:53 via twitter.com
  OPP seize opioids following a motor vehicle collision #tbay ow.ly/KzXU30mMQ0C
  
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• Second wireless emergency alert testing to be conducted Wednesday afternoon

  28-11-2018 16:45 via cbc.ca
  Officials with the county's emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, will once again be conducting another test on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Update – FOUND – Rainy River OPP Seek Missing 18 Year Old Woman

  28-11-2018 16:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  FORT FRANCES – MISSING – Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reporting the missing woman in this report has been located.
  The Article Update – FOUND – Rainy River OPP Seek Missing 18 Year Old Woman by NNL Staff first appeared on NetNewsLedger - News at the Speed of the Internet ©
  
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• Wanted Wednesday roster grows #tbay ow.ly/fOuw30mMISR

  28-11-2018 16:16 via twitter.com
  Wanted Wednesday roster grows #tbay ow.ly/fOuw30mMISR
  
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• Drinking and the Holidays – A story of risky business

  28-11-2018 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – With the arrivals of the holidays come festive times with lots of parties and social gatherings. One of the concerns to keep in mind, no matter what time of year it is, is to keep yourself as safe as possible.
  Sadly there are individuals out there who find their fun in less than positive activities. One of those is in spiking someone’s beverage with a drug. This is a practice that sadly is still practiced. It is dangerous, and can be deadly.
  The Edmonton Police Service
  
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• All 4 Kings teams to compete in Minnesota this weekend

  28-11-2018 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – It will be a full round of competition for the Thunder Bay Kings this weekend as all four of their AAA teams will be on the ice in Minnesota.
  Both the Kings’ major and minor midget sides will be in Blaine, Minn., for Round 4 of North American Prospects Hockey League action while the bantams will also be in Blaine for the NAHL Future Prospects tournament and the peewees are set to compete in the 42nd annual Spirit of Duluth event.
  The Arizona Bobcats provide the oppositi
  
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• RIDE check leads to first charge under the new Cannabis Act in Dryden #tbay ow.ly/62Q830mMD0X

  28-11-2018 14:45 via twitter.com
  RIDE check leads to first charge under the new Cannabis Act in Dryden #tbay ow.ly/62Q830mMD0X
  
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• Operation Red Nose expecting more calls due to legal cannabis, says Thunder Bay chapter

  28-11-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  The legalization of cannabis in Canada is expected to lead to more calls for service during this year's Operation Red Nose in Thunder Bay, Ont., according to an official with St. John Ambulance.
  
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• Not just the waterfront condos: Man-Shield had other court cases involving subcontractors

  28-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  The contractor who has spent time in court dealing with issues regarding subcontractors and construction liens, has dealt with a number of other legal matters at some of its work sites across Canada.
  
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• Dryden Police Launch Lock It Or Lose It Awareness Campaign

  28-11-2018 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  DRYDEN, ON – The Dryden Police Service is reminding motorists and passengers to Lock It OR Lose It when it comes to their vehicles and valuables because Bad Santas are looking to ruin this holiday season. The annual provincial Lock It OR Lose It campaign (#LockItOrLoseIt) is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
  Ontario police services are launching this year’s Lock It OR Lose It campaign during the holiday season because it’s easy to be distracted an
  
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• Patty Hajdu Statement on Ending Postal Strike

  28-11-2018 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Canada Post says it is changing business model to adapt to digital age
  OTTAWA – Federal Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says, “For nearly a year, the Government of Canada has been supporting and encouraging Canada Post and CUPW to reach new negotiated collective agreements. Throughout the process, the parties were assisted by federal conciliation officers, mediators and a special mediator. We have re-appointed the special mediator and the parties continue to work to get to a deal.&ldquo
  
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• Overdose prevention site opens in Thunder Bay

  28-11-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay's first overdose prevention site is now open at the NorWest Community Health Centre on Simpson Street in the northwestern Ontario city. The original opening date was postponed while the Ontario Progressive Conservative government reviewed evidence about whether these sites are effective.
  
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• A lovely day in store! ow.ly/tkSz30mMwx8 #tbay

  28-11-2018 13:03 via twitter.com
  A lovely day in store! ow.ly/tkSz30mMwx8 #tbay
  
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• Thunder Bay golf course condo project delayed; occupancy expected in late 2020

  28-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Construction at The Residence at the Thunder Bay Country Club will slow down over the winter, as the developer works to secure a new general contractor.
  
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• 'Low income people do matter': Anti-poverty activists rally in Thunder Bay

  28-11-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  About 30 people braved the cold weather on Tuesday afternoon to raise their voices at an anti-poverty rally outside city hall in Thunder Bay, Ont.
  
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• Demonstrators rally against basic income cancellation in Thunder Bay - CBC.ca

  28-11-2018 12:30
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  Demonstrators rally against basic income cancellation in Thunder Bay
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  About 30 people braved the cold weather on Tuesday afternoon to raise their voices at an anti-poverty rally outside city hall in Thunder Bay, Ont. Demonstrators held signs and set up tents at the event, which was organized by the grassroots group ...
  
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• Demonstrators rally against basic income cancellation in Thunder Bay

  28-11-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  About 30 people braved the cold weather on Tuesday afternoon to raise their voices at an anti-poverty rally outside city hall in Thunder Bay, Ont.
  
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• Final repair costs, responsibility for Nipigon River bridge failure 'still being determined' ministry says

  28-11-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario's Ministry of Transportation says it still doesn't have a final tally for how much additional repairs to the bridge over the Nipigon River will cost after the structure failed in 2016.
  
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• Thunder Bay Country Club condominiums delayed; expected occupancy in 2020 - CBC.ca

  28-11-2018 09:00
  Thunder Bay Country Club condominiums delayed; expected occupancy in 2020  CBC.caConstruction at The Residence at the Thunder Bay Country Club will slow down over the winter, as the developer works to secure a new general contractor.
  
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• Reflection Room in Thunder Bay hospital offers 'safe space' to share feelings about death - CBC.ca

  28-11-2018 09:00
  Reflection Room in Thunder Bay hospital offers 'safe space' to share feelings about death  CBC.caOrganizers of the Reflection Room at St. Joseph's Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont., would like to see a month-long pilot project, which encouraged staff and visitors ...
  
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• Overdose prevention site opens in Thunder Bay - CBC.ca

  28-11-2018 09:00
  Overdose prevention site opens in Thunder Bay  CBC.caThunder Bay's first overdose prevention site is now open at the NorWest Community Health Centre on Simpson Street in the northwestern Ontario city.
  
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• Falcons score Metro Bowl win in Ottawa #tbay ow.ly/dtDJ30mMa0j

  28-11-2018 00:30 via twitter.com
  Falcons score Metro Bowl win in Ottawa #tbay ow.ly/dtDJ30mMa0j
  
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