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• Countdown to Special Olympics Winter Games is On

  05-12-2018 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Goldcorp was announced as the presenting sponsor of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 to start the official countdown to The Games.
  From left, GOC Vice-Chair J.P. Levesque, GOC Games Manager Louisa Costanzo, Goldcorp’s Peter Gula, GOC Chair Barry Streib, Goldcorp’s Aileen Pajunen, GOC Member Paul Burke and GOC Vice-Chair Julie Tilbury.
  THUNDER BAY – SPORTS – The countdown to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games officially began today, with the
  
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• Winnipeg – West End 24 Hours Safe Space

  05-12-2018 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  West End 24 Van
  WINNIPEG – Starting December 5th, West End 24 Hour Safe Space will be open 7 nights a week from 11 pm to 7 am to ensure no youth are left on the streets in the cold.
  To accomplish this goal, the West End 24 Hour Safe Space (WE24) will be expanding its hours of operation to 7 nights per week. The Safe Space which is operated by the Spence Neighbourhood Association at 430 Langside Street out of the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre will be open from December 5th, 2018 to March
  
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• Presenting sponsor named for 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games #tbay ow.ly/8WJt30mSFNk

  05-12-2018 23:15 via twitter.com
  Presenting sponsor named for 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games #tbayow.ly/8WJt30mSFNk
  
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• Nibinamik First Nation chief expresses 'outrage' over video of officer hitting teen

  05-12-2018 22:55 via cbc.ca
  The Chief of Nibinamik First Nation is expressing his "outrage at the violence" shown in a video that surfaced on social media on Saturday, December 1 portraying a female Uniformed Patrol Officer of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) striking a teenage girl, from the remote First Nation community, while she was strapped to a stretcher.
  
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• 122 Persons Charged with Child Pornography Facing 551 Charges

  05-12-2018 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  TORONTO – Numerous charges have been laid across Ontario, in what police are calling a snapshot of one month’s worth of work by Internet Child Exploitation Investigators that make up the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet.
  The list of individuals charged includes two persons from Thunder Bay, along with one from Sioux Lookout and another from Kenora.
  “It is our fundamental and moral responsibility to ensure every child gro
  
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• Police launch online satisfaction survey #tbay ow.ly/qCgE30mSC5x

  05-12-2018 21:36 via twitter.com
  Police launch online satisfaction survey #tbay ow.ly/qCgE30mSC5x
  
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• Minister Rickford – Gas Prices Remain Too High

  05-12-2018 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  QUEENS PARK – Minister Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Energy is questioned at Queen’s Park over the efforts of the Ford Government in reducing the price of gasoline. Minister Rickford has contacted the Competition Bureau over the cost of gasoline in Northern Ontario.
  Minister Rickford stated, “We have been tracking the price of gasoline in Northwestern Ontario for the past several months.”
  Gasoline Prices in Thunder Bay on December 5, 2018
  Rickford says that p
  
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• 2020 Special Olympic committee excited to 'engage community' with start of countdown

  05-12-2018 21:23 via cbc.ca
  The countdown is on as officials in Thunder Bay, Ont., prepare to host the 2020 Canada Special Olympic Winter Games, which will take place February 25-29, 2020.
  
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• Nibinamik First Nation Chief Statement on Egan Street Incident

  05-12-2018 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  NIBINAMIK FN – Responding to an incident caught on video that occurred on Saturday, December 1st that appeared to show a female Uniform Patrol Officer of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) striking a youth member of our community, Nibinamik First Nation Chief Johnny Yellowhead offered the following statement:
  “As Chief of Nibinamik First Nation, I wish to express my outrage at the violence done to one of our young women at the hands of the Thunder Bay Police Department this past w
  
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• OPP Seek Public Assistance in Neebing Mischief and Thefts

  05-12-2018 20:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  OPP supplied image
  THUNDER BAY – The Ontario Provincial Police are looking for assistance from the public.
  Recently, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to mischiefs and thefts that occurred in the Municipality of Neebing.
  Officers received another report of a theft that occurred at a residence on Pardee Road, where locks were removed from the gate that secured the property. Officers would like to identify and speak with the person i
  
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• OPP would like to identify and speak with the individual pictured about a theft at a Pardee Road residence. ow.ly/svuX30mSzqu

  05-12-2018 20:32 via twitter.com
  OPP would like to identify and speak with the individual pictured about a theft at a Pardee Road residence. ow.ly/svuX30mSzqu
  
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• Findings of the OIPRD systemic review of TBPS to be released next week #tbay ow.ly/X68130mSwKV

  05-12-2018 19:36 via twitter.com
  Findings of the OIPRD systemic review of TBPS to be released next week #tbay ow.ly/X68130mSwKV
  
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• Missing 16-year-old boy 'located safely by police,' says Kenora OPP

  05-12-2018 19:22 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police officers in Kenora, say a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen earlier this week has been "located safely by police."
  
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• Thunder Bay waterfront skating rink a 'great place for family outing' - CBC.ca

  05-12-2018 19:17
  Thunder Bay waterfront skating rink a 'great place for family outing'  CBC.caFamilies and visitors in Thunder Bay, Ont., can now enjoy a skate around the rink while taking in the views of the city's waterfront at Prince Arthur's Landing.
  
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• Thunder Bay waterfront skating rink a 'great place for family outing'

  05-12-2018 19:17 via cbc.ca
  Families and visitors in Thunder Bay, Ont., can now enjoy a skate around the rink while taking in the views of the city's waterfront at Prince Arthur's Landing.
  
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• Ontario government faces $600M class-action lawsuit over training schools

  05-12-2018 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  The provincial government did not oppose certification of the suit, launched by Kirk Keeping, a man who alleges he was badly abused at one of the schools.
  
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• Bewcyk bail hearing pushed back for third time #tbay ow.ly/NrzX30mSsLY

  05-12-2018 18:27 via twitter.com
  Bewcyk bail hearing pushed back for third time #tbay ow.ly/NrzX30mSsLY
  
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• Salties boosting tonnage through Port of Thunder Bay - Northern Ontario Business

  05-12-2018 18:19
  Salties boosting tonnage through Port of Thunder Bay  Northern Ontario BusinessOcean-going ships are making their last trips to the Port of Thunder Bay as the Great Lakes shipping season enters the final stretch before winter freeze-up.
  
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• New report calls for 'urgent action' over mercury poisoning of Grassy Narrows youth, mothers

  05-12-2018 17:35 via cbc.ca
  A new report shows mercury poisoning of the English-Wabigoon river system is having serious, detrimental effects on the health of youth and mothers in Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation).
  
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• Prince Arthur's Landing skating rink open #tbay ow.ly/1GE730mSnMq

  05-12-2018 17:14 via twitter.com
  Prince Arthur's Landing skating rink open #tbay ow.ly/1GE730mSnMq
  
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• Ontario SIU not involved in investigation into Thunder Bay altercation caught on video - CBC.ca

  05-12-2018 16:49
  Ontario SIU not involved in investigation into Thunder Bay altercation caught on video  CBC.caOntario's Special Investigations Unit has is not involved in the ongoing investigation into an altercation caught on video between a Thunder Bay police officer ...
  
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• Ontario SIU not involved in investigation into Thunder Bay altercation caught on video

  05-12-2018 16:49 via cbc.ca
  Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has is not involved in the ongoing investigation into an altercation caught on video between a Thunder Bay police officer and a First Nations teenager.
  
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• Thunder Bay Airport to Feature Local Food at Departure Lounge - Net Newsledger

  05-12-2018 16:31
  Thunder Bay Airport to Feature Local Food at Departure Lounge  Net NewsledgerTHUNDER BAY – Between December 10 and mid-January, customers will notice the introduction of multiple local foodservice brands in the Air Terminal ...
  
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• Thunder Bay Airport to Feature Local Food at Departure Lounge

  05-12-2018 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Between December 10 and mid-January, customers will notice the introduction of multiple local foodservice brands in the Air Terminal Building.
  On December 10, the Thunder Bay based catering company; Pinetree Catering will open “Nomad”, a new food service café in the secure departure lounge. “We are excited to open with a large selection of local food and beverage options for departing passengers. Our mix of products will have something for everyone re
  
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• Waterfront Skating Rink Open for the Season

  05-12-2018 16:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – LIVING – A sure sign of winter.  The waterfront skating rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing is now officially open for the season. Residents and visitors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come to the waterfront to enjoy the rink and the many other winter activities and amenities available this season.
  “We are excited to have the rink open for the community to enjoy during the winter months ahead,” said Carlee Hakenson, Events & Waterfron
  
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• Dryden OPP recover stolen vehicle and property #tbay ow.ly/RmRs30mSiL2

  05-12-2018 16:05 via twitter.com
  Dryden OPP recover stolen vehicle and property #tbay ow.ly/RmRs30mSiL2
  
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• OIPRD To Release Report on Thunder Bay Police Service Practices

  05-12-2018 16:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIRPD) will release its systemic review of the Thunder Bay Police Service on Wednesday, December 12. 2018 at a press conference at the DaVinci Centre.
  It’s been over two years since the unprecedented review started, prompted by a complaint by the family and community of Stacey DeBungee over how police handled his death investigation. DeBungee was found dead in the McIntyre River in 2015.
  OIPRD Director Gerry McNeilly
  
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• World’s largest container shipper Maersk aims to be CO2 neutral by 2050

  05-12-2018 15:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maersk says it aims to have carbon neutral vessels that are commercially viable by 2030
  By Stine Jacobsen
  COPENHAGEN – (Reuters) – Maersk, the world’s biggest container shipper, aims to be carbon neutral by 2050, in a challenge to the rest of the world’s fossil-fuel-dependent fleet.
  Denmark’s Maersk said on Wednesday it aimed to have carbon neutral vessels commercially viable by 2030 by using energy sources such as biofuels and would cut its net carbon emissions to
  
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• Wanted Wednesday search continues (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/y8Tm30mSfvR

  05-12-2018 15:17 via twitter.com
  Wanted Wednesday search continues (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/y8Tm30mSfvR
  
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• Beer and a haircut - costs more than two bits, but now possible in Thunder Bay

  05-12-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Just a little off the top, and a beer please.
  
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• Good Morning #tbay! ow.ly/Cfnm30mS9hA

  05-12-2018 13:26 via twitter.com
  Good Morning #tbay! ow.ly/Cfnm30mS9hA
  
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• Challenge of vaccine delivery in remote areas topic at Canadian conference

  05-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A public health official in northwestern Ontario is hoping the Canadian Immunization Conference will provide some advice, and best practices on delivering vaccinations in remote communities.
  
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• Council selects board and committee appointments #tbay ow.ly/ojPl30mRTmO

  05-12-2018 06:09 via twitter.com
  Council selects board and committee appointments #tbayow.ly/ojPl30mRTmO
  
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• First Nation Leaders speak out about viral video and Thunder Bay Police Service. - SaultOnline.com

  05-12-2018 02:45
  First Nation Leaders speak out about viral video and Thunder Bay Police Service.  SaultOnline.comFirst Nation leaders continue to speak out about an incident that was captured on cellphone video over the weekend in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and posted to ...
  
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