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• Easter Weekend 2023 – Open and Closed

  07-04-2023 14:39 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – Over the Easter weekend from Good Friday, April 7th until Easter Monday, April 10th, there will be a number of businesses which are closed.
  Government offices and services, except for Thunder Bay Police and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue are closed.
  Banks and Credit Unions are closed for Good Friday.
  Marnics Mobile report that their holiday hours are Friday (April 7) – CLOSED, Saturday (April 8)- 10 AM to 7 PM, Sunday (April 9) – CLOSED, Monday (April 10) – 9 AM to
  
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• Getting Rid of Useful Items? Consider the Salvation Army Thrift Store

  07-04-2023 10:49 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – As spring continues, weather permitting, many people are cleaning their homes and looking for places to donate usable used items they don’t need.
  One place to consider is the Salvation Army Thrift Store. These not for profit stores offer clothing, furniture, cooking gear and more.
  The proceeds help right here in Thunder Bay.
  The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeing a surge in customers who are turning to thrift stores for their shopping needs. While saving money is a p
  
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• Two Minutes: Getting Ready for Spring? Take Time to Start this Long Weekend!

  07-04-2023 10:22 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to start preparing your home for the warmer months ahead. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, there are several things you can do to get your home in top shape for spring.
  Here are some tips on how to prepare your home for spring:Clean Gutters and DownspoutsAs the snow starts to melt, it’s important to clean your gutters and downspouts to ensure they’re free of debris. This will prevent water from overflowing and causing d
  
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• From the Hill to Kenora – MP Eric Melillo

  07-04-2023 10:17 via netnewsledger.com
  
  By Eric Melillo MP
  KENORA – POLITICS – I enjoyed spending time in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls meeting with the township’s Municipal Council. I received an update on the work Council is doing and how the federal government can support municipalities. The government must work in a partnership with municipalities, and I look forward to continuing to work with every community in the Kenora riding. I ended the week visiting with students studying civics at St. Thomas Aquinas High Sch
  
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• April 7, 2023 – Western and Northern Ontario Weather Outlook

  07-04-2023 10:12 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Weather – For Good Friday there are no weather alerts or warnings.
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  Alright, folks, hold on to your hats (or toques, as we say in Canada), because Thunder Bay is about to bring the heat! By heat, I mean a high of plus 2 degrees Celsius, but hey, we’ll take what we can get, am I right?
  Just a heads up, though, the wind might be feeling a little frisky today, with gusts up to 15 km/hour. And if you’re an early riser, brace yourselves for a bone-chil
  
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• Northwest winter road season 'successful' despite climate challenges, some First Nations say

  07-04-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some First Nation leaders and people who work on the winter ice roads in northwestern Ontario say the season was a good one this year, despite climate change gradually eating away at its length.
  
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• Countries Set Out Way Forward for Negotiations on Global Agreement to Protect World from Future Pandemic Emergencies

  07-04-2023 10:00 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Geneva – COVID Update – Countries of the World Health Organization have mapped out how negotiations on a global accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response will move forward with a view to presenting a draft accord for approval by the World Health Assembly in May 2024.
  Ending Thursday, discussions on the draft pandemic accord took place during the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), which includes WHO’s 194 countries.
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• PGA TOUR Canada – Grimmer’s course record 62 vaults him into lead in Arizona

  07-04-2023 09:55 via netnewsledger.com
  
  LITCHFIELD PARK, Arizona—Will Grimmer opened PGA TOUR Canada’s Qualifying Tournament at The Wigwam’s Gold Course by shooting a 6-over 78. It’s usually the kind of score that can knock a player out of a chase for a playing card on the first day. Not this year. Following a 4-under 68 on day two, the former Ohio State Buckeye was 16 shots better than in his opening round, shooting a course record 10-under 62 that has him at 8-under and a stroke ahead of Blake Tomlinson. Andr
  
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• From Pagan Roots to Christian Celebration: The Fascinating History of Easter

  07-04-2023 06:19 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Easter is one of the most significant holidays in Christianity, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This holiday has a rich history that spans centuries and has undergone many changes and adaptations throughout the years.
  The origins of Easter can be traced back to ancient pagan celebrations of the spring equinox, which marked the return of longer days and the renewal of life. These festivals often included the worship of various gods and goddesses of fertility and rebirt
  
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• Thunder beat Jazz 114-98, strengthen play-in hopes | Tampa Bay ... - Citrus County Chronicle

  07-04-2023 05:45 via news.google.com
  Thunder beat Jazz 114-98, strengthen play-in hopes | Tampa Bay ...  Citrus County Chronicle
  
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