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• Toys for the North 2019 – Total Success on all Fronts

  24-12-2018 23:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The annual Toys for the North in 2018 was exciting. From the landing of the CAF c133 Hercules arriving at the Thunder Bay International Airport to the last toy handed to a happy child in Poplar Hill First Nation, the effort from the RCMP “O” Division, Gardewine Transport, and North Star Air was a success.
  In Deer Lake First Nation, several of the excited youth helped NetNewsLedger in reporting the news. In Poplar Hill, the community came out for an amazing event a
  
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• Advisory against eating romaine lettuce revoked #tbay ow.ly/mmLc30n63l3

  24-12-2018 23:34 via twitter.com
  Advisory against eating romaine lettuce revoked #tbay ow.ly/mmLc30n63l3
  
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• Thunder Bay man wants public to speak on Dease Pool closure - CBC.ca

  24-12-2018 21:48 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay man wants public to speak on Dease Pool closure  CBC.caThunder Bay city council's recent decision to close an over-century-old public pool isn't sitting well with a number of residents. The city says Dease Pool will not ...
  
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• Thunder Bay man wants public to speak on Dease Pool closure

  24-12-2018 21:48 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay city council's recent decision to close an over-century-old public pool isn't sitting well with a number of residents. The city says Dease Pool will not open for the 2019 swimming season. Municipal officials say it's too expensive to bring it in line with health and safety standards as well as current building codes. Ray Smith is helping to organize a public meeting in early January.
  
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• Year in Review: July 2018 #tbay ow.ly/lmp030n62cy

  24-12-2018 21:47 via twitter.com
  Year in Review: July 2018 #tbay ow.ly/lmp030n62cy
  
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• 2018 Christmas Kettle Campaign Raises $210,399

  24-12-2018 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  THUNDER BAY – The 2018 Thunder Bay Christmas Kettle campaign has raised $210,399 to date towards the $220,000 objective.  We are thankful for the generosity of everyone in our community who helped to make the campaign a success although thus far it is a little short of the goal.
  Donations to the Kettle campaign will continue to be accepted after Christmas and can be dropped off at or mailed to 545 Cumberland St. N., Thunder Bay, ON  P7A 4S2 or by calling 345-6492 or 1-800-SAL-ARM
  
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• MP confident Trans-Canada Highway will finally be twinned west of Kenora, Ont.

  24-12-2018 20:42 via cbc.ca
  There's renewed hope the Trans-Canada Highway will finally be twinned from the Manitoba-Ontario border to Kenora, Ont.
  
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• Walk-in flu shot clinic scheduled for Thursday #tbay ow.ly/9F6330n5ZSg

  24-12-2018 19:31 via twitter.com
  Walk-in flu shot clinic scheduled for Thursday #tbay ow.ly/9F6330n5ZSg
  
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• Robinson Superior Treaty members expect 'huge' payout from court decision #tbay ow.ly/21nj30n5XVM

  24-12-2018 18:30 via twitter.com
  Robinson Superior Treaty members expect 'huge' payout from court decision #tbay ow.ly/21nj30n5XVM
  
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• Thunder Bay man celebrates $333,000 lottery windfall #tbay ow.ly/syyN30n5VWJ

  24-12-2018 17:38 via twitter.com
  Thunder Bay man celebrates $333,000 lottery windfall #tbay ow.ly/syyN30n5VWJ
  
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• Thunder Bay man celebrates $333000 lottery windfall - Tbnewswatch.com

  24-12-2018 17:35 via tbnewswatch.com
  Thunder Bay man celebrates $333000 lottery windfall  Tbnewswatch.comGregory Polhill plans a vacation to Hawaii.
  
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• Trudeau's message: Christmas about 'bringing light to the people around us'

  24-12-2018 17:27 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to stand together as they reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to the New Year.
  
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• Harbour cleanup recommendation expected in 12 months #tbay ow.ly/7kEY30n5UtQ

  24-12-2018 16:36 via twitter.com
  Harbour cleanup recommendation expected in 12 months #tbay ow.ly/7kEY30n5UtQ
  
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• Monday Morning ‘MUG’ing: Naturally beautiful and sometimes weird (6 photos) #tbay ow.ly/SDrs30n5RXh

  24-12-2018 15:08 via twitter.com
  Monday Morning ‘MUG’ing: Naturally beautiful and sometimes weird (6 photos) #tbay ow.ly/SDrs30n5RXh
  
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• International students given a 'home for the holidays' thanks to Lakehead University program

  24-12-2018 14:30 via cbc.ca
  Lakehead University is once again holding their "home for the holidays" program, which matches international students with faculty and staff members to share meals and traditions over the holiday season.
  
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• Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/hsGC30n5QEd

  24-12-2018 14:25 via twitter.com
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! #tbay ow.ly/hsGC30n5QEd
  
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• Public Support Sought to Reverse Dease Pool Decision

  24-12-2018 14:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ribbons at Dease Pool
  THUNDER BAY – Efforts to re-build Dease Pool are continuing. A petition to save Dease Pool is circulating around town at 11 different locations.
  Members of the public are also being asked to hang a bow on the fence at Dease Pool as a public show of support for the facility, which the group trying to reverse what they stated at a public meeting was a decision made by council without sufficient information.
  These are as follows.1. Superior Bowladrome
  2. Petries Cycle an
  
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• Indonesia searches for survivors

  24-12-2018 13:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Police officers search for victims among rubble of a destroyed beach front hotel which was hit by a tsunami in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, December 24, 2018. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
  At least 1,000 people were injured and nearly 12,000 coastal residents forcibly evacuated to higher ground
  * Warnings extended to Wednesday due to high tide
  * Indonesia sees biggest annual disasters toll in a decade
  * 281 killed, hundreds of buildings destroyed
  * President praises quick response
  * Only 24 min
  
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• The 'Underdrinker' is back in Thunder Bay, Ont. to help you limit your alcohol intake

  24-12-2018 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Do you find that you typically consume more alcoholic beverages than usual to celebrate or to manage the stress of the winter holiday season? The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has revitalized their Underdrinker campaign to encourage people to revisit and consider limiting their alcohol consumption.
  
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• Francophone Association calls for public to fill survey about French childcare services in the northwest

  24-12-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The Northwestern Ontario Francophone Association (AFNOO) says there is funding available to establish French-language childcare in the region, but there must be a demonstrated need in order to access the money.
  
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• 900 wish bags filled for Dilico's annual holiday campaign in Thunder Bay, Ont. - CBC.ca

  24-12-2018 11:54 via cbc.ca
  900 wish bags filled for Dilico's annual holiday campaign in Thunder Bay, Ont.  CBC.caA total of 900 Wish Bags have been filled for this years annual Christmas Wish Campaign, organized by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
  
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• 900 wish bags filled for Dilico's annual holiday campaign in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  24-12-2018 11:54 via cbc.ca
  A total of 900 Wish Bags have been filled for this years annual Christmas Wish Campaign, organized by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
  
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• NORAD Santa Tracking Set for 2018

  24-12-2018 01:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  NORTH POLE – It all started because of a misprint in a newspaper ad. What turned out to be a wonderful mistake that has led to over fifty years of joy and smiles during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Want to know where Santa is, give us a call at 1-877-HI-NORAD.
  Visit www.noradsanta.org to track Santa’s progress.
  For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight across the globe.
  The tradition
  
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