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• Rallies were held across the province, including in Thunder Bay, to protest recent cuts by the Ford government to F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  01-12-2018 23:03 via twitter.com
  Rallies were held across the province, including in Thunder Bay, to protest recent cuts by the Ford government to F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Aroland man arrested on Canada-wide warrant. ow.ly/kTxg30mPp7u

  01-12-2018 21:49 via twitter.com
  Aroland man arrested on Canada-wide warrant. ow.ly/kTxg30mPp7u
  
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• Winnipeg man arrested for drug and weapon charges. ow.ly/icnK30mPodG

  01-12-2018 20:52 via twitter.com
  Winnipeg man arrested for drug and weapon charges. ow.ly/icnK30mPodG
  
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• Lakehead University Celebrates Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering and Sciences

  01-12-2018 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ribbon cutting opens new building at Lakehead University
  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – “This beautiful new building will attract students, staff and faculty to Lakehead University,” said Dr. Moira McPherson, Lakehead’s President and Vice-Chancellor. “The equipment and laboratories in CASES will allow faculty and students to perform research that will solve important problems and develop technologies and processes that will have a direct impact on regional economic
  
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• POLITICS – Finance Committee Hearings on Provincial Budget

  01-12-2018 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  QUEENS PARK – The Standing Committee of the Ontario Legislature on Finance & Economic Affairs will be holding pre-budget hearings across Ontario.
  The Hearings will be as follows:
  Toronto on January 15 and 29, 2019
  Dryden, Timmins, Ottawa, Sarnia, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Peterborough during the week of January 21 and on January 28, 2019.
  We are asking local coalitions to register for the hearings in their towns and encouraging all supporters, members and affiliates to do the same. We wi
  
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• What's Happening: Parade of Lights. ow.ly/s2YL30mPnly

  01-12-2018 20:00 via twitter.com
  What's Happening: Parade of Lights. ow.ly/s2YL30mPnly
  
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• Joint Efforts by Police Result in Arrest of Gang Member

  01-12-2018 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thunder Bay District Court House on Brodie Street South
  THUNDER BAY – Another instance of a joint effort by police services has resulted in the arrest of a suspected drug seller and a suspected gang member. Thunder Bay Police Service reports that on Thursday, November 29th, 2018, the Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Section and the Community Response Team in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police, Anishinabek Police Service and Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service arrested two male
  
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• The settlement agreement in the Sixties Scoop class-action lawsuit takes effect Dec. 1 and eligible class members w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  01-12-2018 17:39 via twitter.com
  The settlement agreement in the Sixties Scoop class-action lawsuit takes effect Dec. 1 and eligible class members w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week

  01-12-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca
  Check out new music from N’we Jinan Artists, Falcxne and Adrian Underhill.
  
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• Climate Science – Greenhouse Gas ‘Detergent’ Recycles itself in Atmosphere

  01-12-2018 15:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  OH Hydroxyl Molecule “Eats” Methane Gas
  Scientists from NASA are researching a simple molecule in the atmosphere that acts as a “detergent” to break down methane and other greenhouse gases has been found to recycle itself to maintain a steady global presence in the face of rising emissions. Understanding the role this hydroxyl (OH) radical molecule plays in the atmosphere is critical for determining the lifetime of methane, which is a powerful contributor to global clima
  
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• Longlac man charged after pedestrian and pet struck by vehicle. ow.ly/B4sp30mPid7

  01-12-2018 15:37 via twitter.com
  Longlac man charged after pedestrian and pet struck by vehicle. ow.ly/B4sp30mPid7
  
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• Are Night Owls Putting Their Health at Risk?

  01-12-2018 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Smartphone and screen use and sleep are not a great combination for teens and children.
  Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers
  LONDON – Up all night? Is it a benefit to your health? In a first-ever international review of studies analyzing whether being an early riser or a night owl can influence your health, researchers have uncovered a growing body of evidence indicating an increased risk of ill health in people with an eve
  
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• LU Men’s Thunderwolves Lose Hard-Fought Game to Ryerson

  01-12-2018 15:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – Lakehead’s men’s basketball team fell to the Ryerson Rams on Friday night. The #2 nationally-ranked Rams won by a score of 77-68. Lakehead’s men’s basketball team goes into their final game of the first semester at 2-7.“Our guys played unselfishly and played with great effort for 40 minutes,” Thunderwolves head coach Ryan Thomson said. “The difference maker was in the second half when we had 14 turnovers. If we can limi
  
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• Thunder Bay AAA Kings go 3 for 3 Friday in Minnesota - Net Newsledger

  01-12-2018 14:59
  Thunder Bay AAA Kings go 3 for 3 Friday in Minnesota  Net NewsledgerBLAINE, Minn. – The Thunder Bay AAA Kings were a perfect three-for-three Friday as two of their four-member clubs commenced tournament play on a winning ...
  
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• Thunder Bay AAA Kings go 3 for 3 Friday in Minnesota

  01-12-2018 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  BLAINE, Minn. – The Thunder Bay AAA Kings were a perfect three-for-three Friday as two of their four-member clubs commenced tournament play on a winning note.
  At the North American Hockey League Future Prospects tournament in Blaine, Minn., the bantam Kings defeated the Arizona Bobcats 6-4 in their opening match-up before edging the Alaska All-Stars 2-1 in their second game of the day.
  In the victory over Arizona, Josh Lehto paced the Thunder Bay attack with a pair of goals and an assist.
  
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• OPP officers collect donations for annual Stuff-A-Cruiser campaign throughout northwestern Ontario

  01-12-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police officers across northwestern Ontario will once again be collecting food, toys and other non-perishable items for the annual Stuff-A-Cruiser event that's aimed at supporting local food banks and families over the festive season.
  
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• It's a nice day to get out and take in the air! ow.ly/sEyM30mPf1V #tbay

  01-12-2018 13:05 via twitter.com
  It's a nice day to get out and take in the air! ow.ly/sEyM30mPf1V #tbay
  
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• Opinion – FEAR OVER A RISING SEA IS A RUSE

  01-12-2018 06:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  By Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris
  OTTAWA – OPINION – For the past 50 years, scientists have been studying climate change and the possibility of related sea level changes resulting from melting ice and warming oceans. Despite the common belief that increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere could result in catastrophic sea level rise, there is no evidence to support this fear. Tax monies spent trying to solve this non-existent problem are a complete waste.
  There is
  
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• Wolves eye upset over Rams, but fall short in the end. ow.ly/OWgp30mP9ir #tbay

  01-12-2018 06:54 via twitter.com
  Wolves eye upset over Rams, but fall short in the end. ow.ly/OWgp30mP9ir#tbay
  
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• No. 10 Wolves women knock off No. 2 Ryerson Rams. ow.ly/qU7730mP7F5

  01-12-2018 05:19 via twitter.com
  No. 10 Wolves women knock off No. 2 Ryerson Rams. ow.ly/qU7730mP7F5
  
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• Making housing more affordable for Northerners

  01-12-2018 03:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hon. Bob Nault making an announcement on Fednor Funding
  KENORA – POLITICS – Northerners and their families deserve a safe and affordable place to call home where they can thrive. Children need a place to grow, learn, and have stability, as well as the opportunities they need to succeed. It is also important to ensure that affordable homes are available for those looking to become first-time homeowners.
  The National Housing Strategy (NHS) is designed to address the housing needs of Ca
  
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• Lakehead Women’s Basketball Beats #2 Ranked Ryerson Rams

  01-12-2018 03:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lakehead Thunderwolves Basketball
  Thunder Bay – SPORTS – The Lakehead women’s basketball team beat the #2 ranked team in the country on Friday night, taking down the Ryerson Rams by a score of 72-63. Lakehead improves to 8-1.
  “This was a huge win for our program, and I am extremely happy with how we battled for all 40 minutes,” Thunderwolves head coach Jon Kreiner said. Lakehead’s four-game win streak has now seen them defeat two top-ten teams, nationally.&ld
  
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• Public school board trustees meet behind closed doors on eve of mandate expiring #tbay ow.ly/of1s30mP4ZH

  01-12-2018 02:00 via twitter.com
  Public school board trustees meet behind closed doors on eve of mandate expiring #tbay ow.ly/of1s30mP4ZH
  
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• Drug Warrant in Longlac Results in Seizure of Cocaine and Stun Gun

  01-12-2018 00:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  GREENSTONE – On November 29, 2018, members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with officers from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Community Street Crime Unit and the North West Region Emergency Response Team executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant on a residence in Longlac, Ontario.
  As a result of the search, police seized a quantity of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine and a stun gun.
  Guy FORTIER, 54 years-old of Longlac, ON
  
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