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• Illegal Smokes Seized Near Thunder Bay - ckdr.net

  24-02-2023 21:43 via news.google.com
  
  Illegal Smokes Seized Near Thunder Bay  ckdr.net
  
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• $875,000 in Illegal Cigarettes Seized by Thunder Bay OPP

  24-02-2023 20:56 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – Officers with the Shabaqua Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 17 in the township of Goldie, west of Thunder Bay on February 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
  A U-Haul van was inspected with the assistance of the Ministry of Transportation, revealing that it contained over 2 million illegal cigarettes worth approximately $875,000.
  The driver, a 24-year-old from Scarborough, ON, was charged with possession and sale of unmarked ci
  
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• As Ukraine marks a year of war, refugees in Thunder Bay find support and a place to call home - CBC.ca

  24-02-2023 20:20 via news.google.com
  
  As Ukraine marks a year of war, refugees in Thunder Bay find support and a place to call home  CBC.ca
  
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• As Ukraine marks a year of war, refugees in Thunder Bay find support and a place to call home

  24-02-2023 20:19 via cbc.ca
  
  There is a strong Ukrainian community in Thunder Bay, Ont., so when the war in Ukraine erupted, people came together to offer their support to those fleeing the country. A year after the war began, advocates reflect on what's unfolded, and one Ukrainian shares an update on his new life in northwestern Ontario.
  
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• Wake the Giant launches Indigenous culture, inclusivity training

  24-02-2023 20:01 via cbc.ca
  
  A new training program from Wake the Giant aims to help staff and volunteers at Thunder Bay businesses and organizations create a welcoming environment for Indigenous students.
  
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• Thunder Bay Missing: 17-Year-Old Samantha BRETON - Net Newsledger

  24-02-2023 19:21 via news.google.com
  
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• Thunder Bay Missing: 17-Year-Old Samantha BRETON

  24-02-2023 19:21 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Missing – Thunder Bay Police Service are looking public assistance in locating missing person Samantha BRETON.
  Samantha was last seen by family on 17 February 2023 in the area of Christina Street East.
  Samantha is described as female, white, 5’4″ tall, 110 lbs., slim build with long brown straight hair, hazel eyes sometimes wears glasses.
  If you have any information about the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact police at (807) 684-1200. Submit
  
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• Thunder Bay police deputy chief returning to job after allegations found to be 'unsubstantiated' - CBC.ca

  24-02-2023 17:41 via news.google.com
  
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• Thunder Bay police deputy chief returning to job after allegations found to be 'unsubstantiated'

  24-02-2023 17:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay Police Service's deputy chief is returning to the job after an external investigation found most of the allegations against him — relating to what the city's police board said were "internal service matters" — are "unsubstantiated."
  
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• Three people unaccounted for after house fire in Pikangikum First Nation

  24-02-2023 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Three people remain unaccounted for in Pikangikum First Nation, after a fire tore through a home Wednesday night.
  
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• One person dead, two others unaccounted for after house fire in Pikangikum First Nation

  24-02-2023 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  One person is dead and two others remain unaccounted for in Pikangikum First Nation, after a fire tore through a home on Wednesday night.
  
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• 704 People Dead Since 2000 in Police Involved Use of Force Encounters

  24-02-2023 15:49 via netnewsledger.com
  
  New Online Database Launched to Track Police-Involved Deaths in Canada
  OTTAWA – NEWS – A newly launched online database tracking police-involved deaths in Canada shows that at least 704 people have been killed or died during police use of force encounters since 2000. The database is part of a collaborative project between researchers and front-line organizations and includes information on date, location, police service, level of force used, and when known, age, race, and gender
  
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• Ice Rescue on Kamview Park – Dangerous Conditions Despite Cold

  24-02-2023 15:07 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – News – On February 23rd at around 5:30 PM, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR) received a call for a possible ice/water rescue at Simpson Street at Kamview Park.
  Upon arriving at the scene, it quickly became apparent that an individual was stranded on the icy Kam River and was running away from responders in a desperate attempt to escape.
  The individual was not wearing appropriate clothing for the frigid conditions and continued running towards Mission Island. In respon
  
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• Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Saves Elderly Couple - Net Newsledger

  24-02-2023 15:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Saves Elderly Couple

  24-02-2023 15:00 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – News – Early this morning, Firefighters from C Platoon of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR) effected a dramatic rescue at a home on Markland Street. TBFR Units responded to the emergency call at around 1:00 am and were met with a difficult scene.
  The elderly occupants of the home were trapped on the second floor by a fire on the main floor. Despite limited visibility due to the considerable amount of personal belongings in the home, TBFR firefighters quickly moved in
  
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• Now that daycare is cheaper in Ontario, demand is up. Are working parents getting squeezed out?

  24-02-2023 11:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Kathleen Tevlin, 34, returned to work in December after taking 18 months off with her daughter, Clara and her son, Levi, now 3. Despite putting both kids on the centralized wait list for daycare spots in April 2021, Tevlin is still waiting for two spaces to open up at a daycare centre.
  
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• Indigenous Leaders Question Canada’s Decision to Outsource Reconciliation Efforts

  24-02-2023 10:36 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Anishinabek Nation Leaders Perplexed and Disappointed by Canada’s $2 Million Deal with International Group for Indian Residential School Sites
  The recent announcement of a $2 million deal between Canada and the International Commission on Missing Persons organization has left the leadership of the Anishinabek Nation perplexed. The arrangement aims to produce a report with recommendations on identifying and uncovering human remains at the sites of former Indian Residential Schools.
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• Thunder, Rain, Snow All Happening This Week In North Bay - SFGATE

  24-02-2023 10:22 via news.google.com
  
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• Premiers' call for bail reform will kill more people than it saves

  24-02-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Instead of viewing the tragic deaths of police officers in a vacuum, they must be viewed together with the hundreds of people who have died while being denied bail, write the members of the University of Ottawa's Prison Law Clinic.
  
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• A year in hell: Ukraine remembers the day the Russians came in force

  24-02-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Most Ukrainians will tell you that the war started with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. But the massive invasion Moscow launched a year ago signalled the true beginning of Europe's biggest armed conflict in 80 years.
  
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• Thunder Bay deputy police chief returns to work a year after being ... - The Globe and Mail

  24-02-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• A Comparison of Private Versus Group Lessons

  24-02-2023 06:47 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Today’s music teaching industry offers numerous choices to parents looking for children’s music lessons and adults wishing to learn an instrument.
  Both private lessons and group settings offer unique aspects for learning music but may differ substantially in personalized attention, social benefits, curriculum, and cost. Ultimately it is up to the student and parents to choose which option best suits their needs and goals. 
  This article provides a brief comparison of private vers
  
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• Beringer, Hoelzer tied for lead after 54 holes at PGA TOUR Canada Qualifying Tournament

  24-02-2023 06:46 via netnewsledger.com
  
  WESTON, Florida — Americans Eric Beringer and Brandon Hoelzer were both unaware of their leaderboard positions as they wrapped up their third round of the PGA TOUR Canada Qualifying Tournament at The Club at Weston Hills and headed into the clubhouse. Both played solid on their first nine holes then slowed a bit on their back nines, leaving the players a bit unsure of their actual finish.
  “I’m leading? Well, cool, I didn’t know that,” Hoelzer laughed after the round
  
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• News Broadcasters Express Concern Over Moves By Google News

  24-02-2023 06:17 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – TECH – Google is planning to block some Canadian users from viewing news content in what the company says is a test run of a potential response to the Liberal government’s C-18 online news bill.
  According to Google, this legislation would fundamentally break the way its search engine operates, and the company has threatened to remove its search engine from Canada altogether if the legislation goes ahead. The Canadian government has responded by accusing Google of
  
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• Markkanen scores 43, rallies Jazz to OT win over Thunder - Citrus County Chronicle

  24-02-2023 06:17 via news.google.com
  Markkanen scores 43, rallies Jazz to OT win over Thunder  Citrus County Chronicle
  
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• BA88 Sports and English Premier League team Leicester City held an official partnership signing ceremony

  24-02-2023 06:13 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Recently, the Asian digital sports giant BA88 announced its sponsorship partnership with the English Premier League team Leicester City, showcasing the professionalism and reliability of BA88 sports to Asia and bringing more surprises to Asian football fans.
  As a longstanding powerhouse in the English Premier League, Leicester City Football Club was founded in 1884 and has gained a reputation for their past impressive performances on the field and unwavering efforts. They once won the English Pr
  
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• February 24, 2023 – Western and Northern Ontario Weather Outlook

  24-02-2023 06:10 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Weather – Overall, the weather in Northwestern Ontario is about as predictable as a hockey player’s playoff beard. So, grab your parka, your mittens, and your sense of humor, and get ready for whatever Mother Nature throws your way.
  Thunder Bay
  Welcome to the daily weather report! Today’s forecast calls for a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine, but don’t let that fool you. The wind will be whipping up to 15 km/h, making it feel like you’re liv
  
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• Ignace: Herbert “Norman” PRICE Charged with Child Pornography

  24-02-2023 06:07 via netnewsledger.com
  
  IGNACE – NEWS – An Ignace resident, Herbert “Norman” PRICE, has been charged following a child pornography investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ignace detachment, with the support of the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit and Digital Forensics Unit.
  On February 23, 2023, police executed a search warrant in Ignace and seized electronic devices, leading to the arrest of 53-year-old Herbert “Norman” PRICE.
  The accused remains in custody after a b
  
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• OPP Equips Patrol Vehicles with Advanced Technology to Boost Community and Officer Safety

  24-02-2023 06:05 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Fort Frances – News – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has announced the installation and activation of Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car-Camera systems in all patrol vehicles. This move is in response to government investments in the OPP and municipal police services in the province.
  By introducing in-car video recording equipment with an integrated ALPR functionality in all its frontline police vehicles across Ontar
  
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• Two Minutes: Healthy Habits for Happy Kids: How to Balance Screen Time and Other Activities

  24-02-2023 06:04 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Everyone wants their children to live healthy lives. However with the increasing prevalence of screens in all of our daily lives, it can be especially challenging to limit children’s screen time.
  However, excessive screen time has negative impacts on children’s development, including obesity, sleep disorders, and difficulty with social skills.
  The Problems
  Here are some of the potential effects of too much screen time on children:Obesity: Spending too much time in front of screens ca
  
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• How Important is an Extensive Game Catalogue for a Successful Online Casino?

  24-02-2023 06:04 via netnewsledger.com
  
  For an online casino to keep players happy and to keep them returning to play regularly in the real money mode, it’s essential to keep adding new games.
  It also helps to have games with life-changing jackpots that can be won at any time of the day.
  The question being asked here is, how important is an extensive game catalogue for a successful online casino?
  How important is it for an online casino to have an extensive catalogue of games?
  The most important thing for many players at online
  
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• OPP investigating: Three Individuals Unaccounted for in Pikangikum House Fire

  24-02-2023 05:07 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Pikangikum – A house fire is currently under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in collaboration with the Pikangikum Police Service (PPS) and Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM). On February 22, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Pikangikum First Nation peacekeepers requested police assistance in response to the fire.
  Upon the arrival of OPP officers, the residence was already consumed by flames, and three individuals are presently unaccounted for.
  The scene is being secured u
  
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