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• Human trafficking worsens in conflict zones as militants deploy slaves – UN

  07-01-2019 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  From girls forced to wed to boys made to cook and clean, militants are using trafficking as a tool to boost their control, the UN said
  By Kieran Guilbert
  LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Human trafficking is becoming more “horrific” in conflict zones, where armed groups keep women as sex slaves and use child soldiers to spread fear, the United Nations said on Monday, warning of widespread impunity.
  From girls forced to wed to boys made to cook and clean, militants are usin
  
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• Kenora OPP Make Arrest in Arson

  07-01-2019 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  KENORA – NEWS – On January 6, 2019, at approximately 4:05 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora were advised of an outbuilding on fire at a residence on Highway 596.
  The OPP along with the Pellatt Fire Department attended a short time later and were able to extinguish the fire.
  As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old male identified as Mitchell WICKMAN of Kenora was arrested and charged with Arson-Damage to Property, contrary to section 434 of the Crim
  
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• 2019 will be a breakthrough year for First Nation jurisdiction and economic development

  07-01-2019 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  New Year’s Greetings and Prediction From Bimaadzwin
  Serpent River First Nation – In just six short months since the inception of Bimaadzwin, much work has been undertaken, accomplished, and new partnerships and priorities have been established. On behalf of myself and the Bimaadzwin team, we wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year.
  Prosperity happens to be one of the key priorities at Bimaadzwin. Our Peoples cannot be happy and healthy without
  
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• Not all cannabis candies are created equal

  07-01-2019 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Health Canada offers a framework for the sale of edible cannabis products before the October 2019 launch. Will we be ready?
  By Sylvain CharleboisSenior FellowAtlantic Institute for Market Studies
  You think October 2018 was complicated, wait until edible cannabis products are legalized by October 2019.
  It’s just a matter of time before the edible market represents the majority of the cannabis market in Canada. A study released last year suggested that 93 per cent of consumers supporting Ott
  
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• Rebranded Shoreline Hotel to get more than a facelift. ow.ly/40Wb30ndZ27

  07-01-2019 22:44 via twitter.com
  Rebranded Shoreline Hotel to get more than a facelift. ow.ly/40Wb30ndZ27
  
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• Update on the Thunder Bay Harbour Clean-up - HazMat Management Magazine

  07-01-2019 22:32 via hazmatmag.com
  Update on the Thunder Bay Harbour Clean-up  HazMat Management MagazineAs reported in TB News Watch, a recommendation on the best method of cleaning up 400,000 cubic metres of contamination sediment in Thunder Bay Harbour ...
  
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• First Nations leader says cannabis retail rollout needs changes. ow.ly/GQ3v30ndXdm

  07-01-2019 21:57 via twitter.com
  First Nations leader says cannabis retail rollout needs changes. ow.ly/GQ3v30ndXdm
  
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• 58-year-old man charged after alleged attempted mugging in Thunder Bay, Ont. - CBC.ca

  07-01-2019 21:43 via cbc.ca
  58-year-old man charged after alleged attempted mugging in Thunder Bay, Ont.  CBC.caOfficers in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a 58-year-old man has been charged with assault and uttering threats after reports of an attempted robbery late Sunday ...
  
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• 58-year-old man charged after alleged attempted mugging in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  07-01-2019 21:43 via cbc.ca
  Officers in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a 58-year-old man has been charged with assault and uttering threats after reports of an attempted robbery late Sunday afternoon on the city's south side.
  
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• Overnight storm dumps 'quite impressive snowfall' of nearly 20 cm on Thunder Bay

  07-01-2019 20:59 via cbc.ca
  People in Thunder Bay, and across northwestern Ontario woke up to discover they they needed to grab the shovels once again on Monday, after a major system dumped close to 20 centimetres of snow on the region.
  
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• Elodie Longpre celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends, and a game of bingo. ow.ly/1ziC30ndU8G

  07-01-2019 20:49 via twitter.com
  Elodie Longpre celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends, and a game of bingo. ow.ly/1ziC30ndU8G
  
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• City seeks artist for SnowDay Sculpture Competition as application extended in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  07-01-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Artists and organizations that live, work and attend school in northwestern Ontario are being asked to submit their application to take part in this year's Snow Sculpture competition as the deadline as been extended to Friday, January 11.
  
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• Unifor looks to keep Bombardier plant running. ow.ly/2nxd30ndPSK

  07-01-2019 19:21 via twitter.com
  Unifor looks to keep Bombardier plant running. ow.ly/2nxd30ndPSK
  
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• Police track down attempted robbery suspect within 10 minutes #tbay ow.ly/ATmG30ndM3H

  07-01-2019 18:10 via twitter.com
  Police track down attempted robbery suspect within 10 minutes #tbay ow.ly/ATmG30ndM3H
  
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• 'Here to serve the safety of mariners': On board the Samuel Risley Great Lakes icebreaker

  07-01-2019 17:47 via cbc.ca
  It's a sure sign of winter in Thunder Bay, Ont., when icebreakers with the Canadian and U.S. Coast Guards visit the northwestern Ontario city's harbour.
  
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• Hearing set for March in Watkins law license suspension case #tbay ow.ly/TCxV30ndJPc

  07-01-2019 17:39 via twitter.com
  Hearing set for March in Watkins law license suspension case #tbay ow.ly/TCxV30ndJPc
  
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• Winter storm causing flight delays and cancellations #tbay ow.ly/9a9t30ndEzs

  07-01-2019 16:29 via twitter.com
  Winter storm causing flight delays and cancellations #tbay ow.ly/9a9t30ndEzs
  
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• Monday Morning ‘MUG’ing: For all your flooring needs (6 photos) #tbay ow.ly/EJLx30ndx8h

  07-01-2019 15:16 via twitter.com
  Monday Morning ‘MUG’ing: For all your flooring needs (6 photos) #tbay ow.ly/EJLx30ndx8h
  
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• Dryden animal shelter has 'desperate need of foster homes,' volunteers to launch new projects

  07-01-2019 13:30 via cbc.ca
  Second Chance Pet Network is an animal shelter located just outside of Dryden, Ont., that looks after pets that have been abandoned, lost or given up for adoption. It is hoping to launch new projects in 2019 and is looking for volunteers to help.
  
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• Thunder Bay schools, daycare centres, businesses closed Monday due to snowstorm - CBC.ca

  07-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay schools, daycare centres, businesses closed Monday due to snowstorm  CBC.caDue to the snowy weather and dangerous road conditions, all schools are closed today in Thunder Bay and buses cancelled in areas east of the city.
  
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• Snow storm hits Northwestern Ontario, closes all schools in Thunder Bay

  07-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Due to the snowy weather and dangerous road conditions, all schools are closed today in Thunder Bay and buses cancelled in areas east of the city.
  
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• Monday morning snowstorm prompts school closures, airport delays in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  07-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Due to the snowy weather and dangerous road conditions, all schools are closed on Monday morning in Thunder Bay, Ont. Buses have also been cancelled in areas east of the city.
  
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• Law society hearing for Thunder Bay lawyer set for March 5 - CBC.ca

  07-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Law society hearing for Thunder Bay lawyer set for March 5  CBC.caA disciplinary hearing for a Thunder Bay lawyer accused of missing court dates and inadequately communicating with his clients will resume in March.
  
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• Law society hearing for Thunder Bay lawyer set for March 5

  07-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A disciplinary hearing for a Thunder Bay lawyer accused of missing court dates and inadequately communicating with his clients will resume in March.
  
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• All schools are closed today because of the snow storm. ow.ly/FW1f30ndpEd #tbay

  07-01-2019 12:59 via twitter.com
  All schools are closed today because of the snow storm. ow.ly/FW1f30ndpEd #tbay
  
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• 'Full steam ahead' for new Thunder Bay Border Cats owners - CBC.ca

  07-01-2019 12:30 via cbc.ca
  'Full steam ahead' for new Thunder Bay Border Cats owners  CBC.caThe new owners of the Thunder Bay Border Cats are hard at work in preparation for the 2019 Northwoods League season, but there's much left to do before the ...
  
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• 'Full steam ahead' for new Thunder Bay Border Cats owners

  07-01-2019 12:30 via cbc.ca
  The new owners of the Thunder Bay Border Cats are hard at work in preparation for the 2019 Northwoods League season, but there's much left to do before the team retakes the Port Arthur Stadium field.
  
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• Thunder Bay Border Cats - Early Season Ticket Sales - Net Newsledger

  07-01-2019 09:00 via netnewsledger.com
  Thunder Bay Border Cats - Early Season Ticket Sales  Net NewsledgerThunder Bay – SPORTS – The Thunder Bay Border Cats are pleased to announce an early bird season ticket special for the 2019 Northwoods League regular ...
  
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• Snow storm hits Northwestern Ontario, closes all schools in Thunder Bay - CBC.ca

  07-01-2019 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Snow storm hits Northwestern Ontario, closes all schools in Thunder Bay  CBC.caDue to the snowy weather and dangerous road conditions, all schools are closed today in Thunder Bay and buses cancelled in areas east of the city.
  
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• Police are searching for 45-year-old Darlene Anderson who was last seen in the North Algoma Street area Sunday morn… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-01-2019 00:33 via twitter.com
  Police are searching for 45-year-old Darlene Anderson who was last seen in the North Algoma Street area Sunday morn… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Winter Storm Update - Thunder Bay / Northwestern Ontario - Jan 6 2019 - Net Newsledger

  07-01-2019 00:08 via netnewsledger.com
  Winter Storm Update - Thunder Bay / Northwestern Ontario - Jan 6 2019  Net NewsledgerTHUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Snow has started falling across Northwestern Ontario as a forecasted winter storm that has resulted in Winter Storm Warnings, ...
  
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