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• Amid Canada's worst wildfire season yet, climate activists in Thunder Bay rally for change - CBC.ca

  28-06-2023 23:22 via news.google.com
  
  Amid Canada's worst wildfire season yet, climate activists in Thunder Bay rally for change  CBC.ca
  
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• Amid Canada's worst wildfire season yet, climate activists in Thunder Bay rally for change

  28-06-2023 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  A rally held outside MP Patty Hajdu's office in Thunder Bay, Ont. included calls for more action to address the climate crisis as the country's worst-ever wildfire season continues. But participants were met with agreement from their elected official: that more should be done, quicker, especially for those most vulnerable to climate disasters.
  
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• Life In The Fast Lane For Local Indigenous Car Racing Couple

  28-06-2023 16:32 via netnewsledger.com
  
  by Xavier Kataquapit
  An Indigenous car racing couple Morgan Meaniss and Brianna Julien are taking their love of vehicles on the road. Meaniss is a member of Beaverhouse First Nation and Julien is a member of Matachewan First Nation in Northern Ontario. The couple have been on the northern racing circuit for a few years as Meaniss entered his first car in 2016 and Julien in 2020. Recently they participated in the Kirkland drag racing event June 23, 24 and 25. They are looking forward to attending
  
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• Wildfire smoke affecting millions of Canadians expected to linger for at least 2 days

  28-06-2023 16:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Smoke from Canadian wildfires will make breathing outdoors difficult today for millions of people across the six largest provinces and into the United States.
  
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• Inflation Slows Down As Anticipated: An Insight Into The Latest Statistics Canada Report

  28-06-2023 14:57 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Business – In a report released by Statistics Canada the agency is confirming that inflation in May measured at 3.4% year over year (y/y), a decrease of one percentage point from April.
  While the average business owner and consumer might not feel that one per cent decrease this matches economists’ predictions, marking the smallest inflation increase since June 2021.
  The drop aligns with the Bank of Canada’s forecast that inflation will decrease to around 3%
  
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• Revisiting Christina Calayca’s Disappearance: 16 Years Later and Still No Traces

  28-06-2023 14:43 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Public Assistance Requested As Camping Season Begins
  KILLRAINE TOWNSHIP, ON – As the camping season ushers in tourists and adventurers to Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are renewing their appeal for public vigilance in the nearly 16-year-old case of the missing woman, Christina Calayca.
  A Disappearance Shrouded in Mystery
  Christina Calayca, a Toronto resident, was last sighted on the morning of August 6, 2007. The 20-year-old had been camping at the park
  
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• June 28, 2023 – Weather Offers a Mix of Sun, Clouds, Thunder, and Rain!

  28-06-2023 13:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – The warmest place in Ontario this morning is Sandy Lake. There is a real mix of weather across the region today, be prepared for sun, rain, and clouds.
  Thunder Bay: Border Cats Homestand with a Mix of Sun, Clouds, and Showers
  Welcome to Thunder Bay, where the weather brings you a mix of sun, clouds, and a thrilling Border Cats Homestand! Get ready for an exciting day of baseball with a touch of showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm.
  Border Cats Homesta
  
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• Unleash Your Creativity: Convert PDFs to Word and Customize Your Documents

  28-06-2023 12:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
  In today’s fast-paced business world, we are constantly juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. One of the most tedious tasks that often takes up valuable time and energy is dealing with PDFs. While they are a great way to share documents, they can also be frustrating when we need to make changes or customize them. Fortunately, there is a solution: converting PDFs to Word and customizing the documents to meet our specific needs. By doing so, we can unleash our creativity and take ful
  
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• Express turn in lights-out performance against Thunder Bay - Yahoo News

  28-06-2023 11:39 via news.google.com
  Express turn in lights-out performance against Thunder Bay  Yahoo News
  
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• Uncertainty over ice rates, Neebing arena causing concern for minor hockey organizations in Thunder Bay

  28-06-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay minor hockey groups are hoping they'll have a chance to provide some input before council makes a final decision on the future of Neebing arena.
  
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• Ontario's plan to let students enter full-time apprenticeships after Grade 10 hurts learning, group warns

  28-06-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A non-profit organization focused on promoting public education is criticizing the Ontario government's plan to allow Grade 11 students to enter skilled trades apprenticeships full-time, saying it prioritizes filling labour shortages in the economy over learning.
  
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• Wildfire Update: Northeast Region Faces 21 Active Fires and Travel Restrictions

  28-06-2023 10:33 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Active Fires in the Northeast Region
  SAULT STE MARIE – Wildfire Update – The Northeast Region currently experiences the presence of 21 active wildland fires, with 8 of them remaining out of control. While there have been no new fires reported today, residents must remain vigilant due to the ongoing wildfire situation.
  Fire Hazard Levels
  The fire hazard levels in the region vary across different areas. Southern parts of Timmins indicate a low hazard, whereas the hazard fluctuates betw
  
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• Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services: Northwest Fire Region Report for June 27, 2023

  28-06-2023 10:20 via netnewsledger.com
  
  By NetNewsLedger Staff
  Northwest Region Experiences Increased Fire Activity
  THUNDER BAY – Wildfire Update – The Northwest Region of Ontario is facing an intensification in wildfire incidents. As of the late afternoon of June 27, two new fires have been confirmed, furthering the region’s ongoing firefighting challenges.
  There were two new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of June 27:Fort Frances 13 is situated on an island on Rainy Lake, approximately
  
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• Ear Falls OPP Investigates Fatal Collision on Highway 105

  28-06-2023 10:13 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Emergency Services Respond to Motor Vehicle Accident
  EAR FALLS, ON – Update – Highway is re-opened as of 9:00 am CDT.
  A tragic motor vehicle accident has claimed a life, prompting an investigation by the Ear Falls detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
  On June 27, 2023, just past 8:00 p.m., members of the Red Lake OPP, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and local fire department, were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 105.
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• Has the Bank of Canada conquered inflation? It's complicated

  28-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The latest data shows the Bank of Canada has inflation almost beat. So why doesn't the central bank just back off and give borrowers a break? The trouble is, prices keep rising.
  
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• Doug Ford vs. Olivia Chow: How will Ontario's premier and Toronto's new mayor get on?

  28-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After winning Toronto’s mayoral byelection, Olivia Chow now faces what could be a far tougher challenge: winning support for her agenda from Premier Doug Ford. 
  
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• Thunder Bay Firefighters Association honors local fire departments - Alpena News

  28-06-2023 07:31 via news.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay Firefighters Association honors local fire departments  Alpena News
  
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• Korte Fuels Up on Near Misses as PGA TOUR Canada Rolls Into Alberta

  28-06-2023 06:02 via netnewsledger.com
  
  SHERWOOD PARK, Alberta — Ladies and gentlemen, he’s been on the brink, and now he’s ready to break through. With two runner-up finishes under his belt, Chris Korte is hungry for the top spot as the PGA TOUR Canada pulls into its third province in as many weeks, setting the stage for the ATB Classic.
  Étienne Papineau, the Canadian ace, kick-started the season with a win at the Royal Beach Victoria Open, and Korte was hot on his heels in second place. When John Pak took th
  
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