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• Impaired Drivers Charged in Red Lake

  11-12-2018 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  RED LAKE – On November 2, 2018, at approximately 1:30 am, officers from the Red Lake detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a business in the area of Highway 125 and 105 while conducting an investigation. They spoke with a male who had been occupying the driver’s seat of a vehicle and believed that the male was under the influence of alcohol. A demand for the male to provide a sample of his breath into the approved screening device was read but the male
  
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• On eve of OIPRD report release, Matawa chiefs demand better Thunder Bay police homicide investigation results #tbay ow.ly/fA5M30mX0DF

  11-12-2018 22:27 via twitter.com
  On eve of OIPRD report release, Matawa chiefs demand better Thunder Bay police homicide investigation results #tbayow.ly/fA5M30mX0DF
  
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• MATAWA CHIEFS CALL FOR IMPROVEMENT IN SOLVING HOMICIDE CASES

  11-12-2018 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The Matawa Chiefs today called for improvement in the Thunder Bay Police Services (TBPS) record in solving homicide cases involving Indigenous peoples as Webequie First Nation loses their 2nd youth in Thunder Bay.
  The Matawa Chiefs—responding to the deaths of 15-year-old Jordan Wabasse whose body was discovered in the Kaministiqua River in 2011, and 17-year-old Braiden Jacob whose body was found in Chapples Park on December 9, 2018—made the call on these unsolved
  
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• Curbside recycling service cost to double #tbay ow.ly/UpuV30mWZgj

  11-12-2018 21:54 via twitter.com
  Curbside recycling service cost to double #tbay ow.ly/UpuV30mWZgj
  
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• 'Downward trend' of volunteers prompts cancellation of Staal Foundation Open in Thunder Bay

  11-12-2018 21:30 via cbc.ca
  The organizers of the Staal Foundation Open and the Staal family say they have decided to discontinue the golf tournament that helps raise money for charities in northwestern Ontario.
  
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• Chronic overcapacity could be 'new normal' for hospital (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/2MWu30mWVC8

  11-12-2018 20:38 via twitter.com
  Chronic overcapacity could be 'new normal' for hospital (2 photos) #tbay ow.ly/2MWu30mWVC8
  
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• Thunder Bay city council to receive services profile before budget talks - CBC.ca

  11-12-2018 20:30
  Thunder Bay city council to receive services profile before budget talks  CBC.caJust before city councillors in Thunder Bay, Ont., will start to debate the 2019 municipal budget, a review of city services will land on their desks.
  
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• Thunder Bay city council to receive services profile before budget talks

  11-12-2018 20:30 via cbc.ca
  Just before city councillors in Thunder Bay, Ont., will start to debate the 2019 municipal budget, a review of city services will land on their desks.
  
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• Assault in Thunder Bay leads to 'serious injuries,' for male victim, say police - CBC.ca

  11-12-2018 19:54
  Assault in Thunder Bay leads to 'serious injuries,' for male victim, say police  CBC.caPolice in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a male victim is being treated at hospital for serious injuries after an assault on Monday evening.
  
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• Assault in Thunder Bay leads to 'serious injuries,' for male victim, say police

  11-12-2018 19:54 via cbc.ca
  Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a male victim is being treated at hospital for serious injuries after an assault on Monday evening.
  
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• City announces line-up of Winter FunDays activities #tbay ow.ly/RuiI30mWRN8

  11-12-2018 19:19 via twitter.com
  City announces line-up of Winter FunDays activities #tbay ow.ly/RuiI30mWRN8
  
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• CBC reinstates Baby, It's Cold Outside amid audience reaction

  11-12-2018 18:39 via cbc.ca
  Citing audience input, CBC has reversed its decision to remove the holiday track Baby, It's Cold Outside from seasonal playlists.
  
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• CBC reinstates Baby, It's Cold Outside amid audience input

  11-12-2018 18:39 via cbc.ca
  Citing audience input, CBC has reversed its decision to remove the holiday track Baby, It's Cold Outside from seasonal playlists.
  
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• Family of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob 'easing down a bit' thanks to community support, says Webequie FN Chief

  11-12-2018 17:57 via cbc.ca
  The chief of Webequie First Nation has travelled to the northwestern Ontario city this week to support the family of the 17-year-old boy, Braiden Jacob, whose body was found on Sunday at Chapples Park in Thunder Bay after he was reported missing earlier this month.
  
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• Staal Foundation Open Ends Run in Thunder Bay - Net Newsledger

  11-12-2018 17:20
  Staal Foundation Open Ends Run in Thunder Bay  Net NewsledgerTHUNDER BAY — Staal Foundation Open organizers, the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada and the Staal Family decided earlier this week to discontinue ...
  
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• Staal Foundation Open Ends Run in Thunder Bay

  11-12-2018 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Staal brothers were tireless at the tournament taking time to meet and greet fans of all ages.THUNDER BAY — Staal Foundation Open organizers, the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada and the Staal Family decided earlier this week to discontinue the Staal Foundation Open, beginning in 2019.
  Since 2014, the Staal Foundation Open has been the highlight of the summer for Northwestern Ontario residents, and the tournament has raised over $1 million for local charities while making a signi
  
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• Staal Foundation Open cancelled #tbay ow.ly/D8HR30mWJMS

  11-12-2018 17:15 via twitter.com
  Staal Foundation Open cancelled #tbay ow.ly/D8HR30mWJMS
  
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• NAN grand chief says body of missing Indigenous teen discovered by Thunder Bay police

  11-12-2018 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  A teenager from a northern Ontario First Nation who had travelled to Thunder Bay for grief and trauma counselling was found dead in a city park over the weekend, days after he went missing, Indigenous leaders said Monday.
  
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• Op Ed: Anishinabek Nation leader questions safety of First Nation citizens in Thunder Bay

  11-12-2018 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY — Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Ed Wawia in response to the recent video depicting a female Thunder Bay Police Service police officer slapping an impaired youth while being detained on a stretcher:
  As the Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief representing the Northern Superior chiefs in the Robinson Superior Treaty territory, we have a significant number of our Anishinaabe citizens who call Thunder Bay their home, whether permanently or temporarily.
  In reaction to the recen
  
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• Violent assault occurs at Vickers Street home #tbay ow.ly/nI6z30mWHda

  11-12-2018 16:44 via twitter.com
  Violent assault occurs at Vickers Street home #tbay ow.ly/nI6z30mWHda
  
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• Impaired driving charges laid in three separate incidents #tbay ow.ly/BkhD30mWFDc

  11-12-2018 16:23 via twitter.com
  Impaired driving charges laid in three separate incidents #tbay ow.ly/BkhD30mWFDc
  
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• Body of Braiden Jacob found in Thunder Bay - Wawatay News

  11-12-2018 14:49
  Body of Braiden Jacob found in Thunder Bay  Wawatay NewsThe community of Webequie is calling for support after the body of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob, from Webequie, was found in Thunder Bay on Dec. 9. “He has ...
  
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• Online fundraiser launched to support Jacob family and Webequie community #tbay ow.ly/kj6r30mWznh

  11-12-2018 14:48 via twitter.com
  Online fundraiser launched to support Jacob family and Webequie community #tbay ow.ly/kj6r30mWznh
  
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• ONTARIO: Teen found dead in Thunder Bay park was in town for grief counselling - SooToday

  11-12-2018 14:33
  ONTARIO: Teen found dead in Thunder Bay park was in town for grief counselling  SooTodayNAN grand chief says he plans to continue to fight to bring counselling services to remote communities in Ontario's North.
  
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• Statement by ORC Archibald on Braiden Jacob

  11-12-2018 14:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Offers Condolences to the Family of Braiden Jacob and the Community of Webequie First Nation
  Toronto – On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald extends her deepest condolences to the family of Braiden Jacob and the community of Webequie First Nation.
  “I am saddened to see another body of our youth found in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I am sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Braiden Jacob
  
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• Bob Nault MP – Working to make affordable housing a reality in the North

  11-12-2018 14:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  “We know that everyone truly deserves a safe and affordable place to call home – it’s the right thing to do”
  KENORA – Last week’s column highlighted some of the federal initiates and programs underway to create more safe and affordable housing in Northwestern Ontario. Since 2016, more than $5.7-billion has been invested in housing projects across Canada. These investments have helped almost a million families find a home such as seniors, Indigenous people, wom
  
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• MP Charlie Angus – Will the Government Stand up for Indigenous Youth

  11-12-2018 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  I found it troubling Public Safety Minister Wouldn’t Get Up
  OTTAWA – The issue of Indigenous Youth in Thunder Bay was raised during Question Period in the House of Commons on Monday. Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus sought to get support from Minister Ralph Goodale to bring in a team from the RCMP to work with Indigenous leaders to find solutions.
  Angus states, “I asked Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale to commit an RCMP team to work with Indigenous leaders to investigate
  
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• Community groups hold healing event in response to video of officer slapping teen

  11-12-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca
  "To be honest we were going to do these gatherings way before the video came out," Bear Clan team leader Ivory Tuesday told CBC. "It's just once the video came out, we realized we do need to support the community in this and healing and doing something about colonial violence."
  
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• Thunder Bay Mayor Issues Statement on Braiden Jacob

  11-12-2018 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – Mayor Bill Mauro, on behalf of City Council and the citizens of Thunder Bay, offers condolences to the family of Braiden Jacob and the community of Webequie First Nation:
  “On behalf of City Council and the citizens of Thunder Bay, we offer our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Braiden’s family, friends and the community of Webequie First Nation. Thunder Bay grieves with you.We would like to thank everyone who took part in the search for Braiden inclu
  
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• Thunder Bay Police Services Board swears in first Indigenous chair - CBC News

  11-12-2018 13:30
  Thunder Bay Police Services Board swears in first Indigenous chair  CBC NewsCelina Reitberger, the first Indigenous chair of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board was sworn in Monday. Reitberger, a member of Fort William First Nation, ...
  
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• Thunder Bay Police Services Board swears in first Indigenous chair

  11-12-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Celina Reitberger, the first Indigenous chair of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board was sworn in Monday. Reitberger, a member of Fort William First Nation, was appointed to the board by the provincial government in December 2017.
  
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• Dease Pool to be shuttered for 2019 swimming season

  11-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The oldest public pool in Thunder Bay, Ont., will not see anymore belly flops or cannonballs.
  
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• What food insecurity is like in remote, northern Ontario communities

  11-12-2018 12:30 via cbc.ca
  CBC Thunder Bay's annual Sounds of the Season event is quickly approaching and for the past three years we've partnered with the local Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA), the Thunder Bay International Airport as well as a handful of airline companies to deliver thousands of pounds of non-perishable items to remote First Nation communities in northern Ontario to help address food insecurity in the north.
  
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• Thunder Bay Police Services Board swears in first Indigenous chair - Yahoo News Canada

  11-12-2018 09:00
  Thunder Bay Police Services Board swears in first Indigenous chair  Yahoo News CanadaCelina Reitberger, the first Indigenous chair of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board, was sworn in Monday. Reitberger, a member of Fort William First Nation, ...
  
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• Thunder Bay Mayor Issues Statement on Braiden Jacob - Net Newsledger

  11-12-2018 09:00
  Thunder Bay Mayor Issues Statement on Braiden Jacob  Net NewsledgerTHUNDER BAY – Mayor Bill Mauro, on behalf of City Council and the citizens of Thunder Bay, offers condolences to the family of Braiden Jacob and the ...
  
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• ONTARIO: Teen found dead in Thunder Bay park was in town for grief counselling - TimminsToday

  11-12-2018 09:00
  ONTARIO: Teen found dead in Thunder Bay park was in town for grief counselling  TimminsTodayNAN grand chief says he plans to continue to fight to bring counselling services to remote communities in Ontario's North.
  
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• City council votes to close Thunder Bay's oldest outdoor pool 106 years after it was first built. #tbay #tbcc ow.ly/MzMo30mWeQc

  11-12-2018 06:23 via twitter.com
  City council votes to close Thunder Bay's oldest outdoor pool 106 years after it was first built. #tbay #tbcc ow.ly/MzMo30mWeQc
  
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• Police Continue to Hold Scene in Chapples Park

  11-12-2018 04:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate a sudden death that occurred over the weekend in Chapples Park.
  Officers were dispatched to the southern portion of the park just after 11:30 am on Sunday, December 9th after a passerby saw what they believed might be a body.
  The body was sent to Toronto where a post-mortem is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 12th. More information is expected to be known following that post-mortem examination.
  Police are co
  
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• Check out Thunder Bay's Latest Used Car Listings! ow.ly/dXBE30mW4n1 #tbay

  11-12-2018 02:15 via twitter.com
  Check out Thunder Bay's Latest Used Car Listings! ow.ly/dXBE30mW4n1 #tbay
  
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• Body of missing Indigenous teen discovered by Thunder Bay police: NAN grand chief - CTV News

  11-12-2018 01:13
  Body of missing Indigenous teen discovered by Thunder Bay police: NAN grand chief  CTV NewsA teenager from a northern Ontario First Nation who had travelled to Thunder Bay for grief and trauma counselling was found dead in a city park over the ...
  
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