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• Blossom bliss, a pick-your-own flower business just outside Thunder Bay

  16-08-2023 22:47 via cbc.ca
  
  It's a blossoming business in Murillo, Ont., just outside of Thunder Bay. The Little Flower Patch is full of bright, seasonal blooms and offers visitors a unique pick-your-own flowers experience. Watch the CBC's Sara Kae frolic through the fields while learning about the inspiration behind the DIY bouquets.
  
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• Thunder Bay musician gets to play 265-year-old violin - Tbnewswatch.com

  16-08-2023 21:27 via news.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay musician gets to play 265-year-old violin  Tbnewswatch.com
  
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• NOSM staff vote in support of strike against university

  16-08-2023 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The union representing faculty and staff at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine says its members have voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike mandate amidst ongoing negotiations with NOSM U administration.
  
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• NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler pledges to reconnect with communities as he returns to lead organization

  16-08-2023 19:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The new grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation pledged Wednesday to help the organization reconnect with the communities it represents in northern Ontario after it removed its former grand chief over misconduct allegations.
  
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• Canadian Chrome Company: Jeffrey Steiner to Succeed Fiona Blondin as KWG Director

  16-08-2023 18:35 via netnewsledger.com
  
  KWG Resources Inc. (CSE: CACR) (CSE: CACR.A), which carries on business as The Canadian Chrome Company (“CCC”, “KWG” or the “Company”) (The Canadian Chrome Company is a registered business style of KWG Resources Inc.) announces that Fiona Blondin has tendered her resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors due to other responsibilities that she is about to undertake in Ontario’s power industry, in addition to her recent appointment to the Boa
  
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• Wildfire smoke in northwestern Ontario prompts special air quality statement from Environment Canada

  16-08-2023 16:04 via cbc.ca
  
  The smoky summer continues in northwestern Ontario. Wildfire smoke has drifted into the region Wednesday morning and has prompted Environment Canada to issue special air quality statements. 
  
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• Across Western and Northern Ontario: Deteriorating Air Quality Due to Wildfire Smoke

  16-08-2023 15:41 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Smoke from various forest fires threatens air quality potentially until Thursday
  Rising air pollution levels are a result of smoke originating from local forest fires, blazes in northern Alberta, and the Great Slave Lake region in the Northwest Territories. Air quality may remain compromised in some areas until the end of the week.
  Wildfire smoke can significantly alter air quality within short distances and can change hour by hour.
  Health Implications: Wildfire smoke, even at minimal concentrat
  
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• Weather Warning for Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Kasabonika, Summer Beaver, Wunnimmin Lake, and Kingfisher Lake

  16-08-2023 15:36 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Incoming Heavy Rainfall Alert
  Kitchenuhmaykoobsib Inninuwug – WEATHER – Widespread rain accompanied by occasional thunderstorms is anticipated across a significant portion of far northern Ontario. Intense downpours can lead to flash floods and accumulation of water on streets. Areas situated lower than their surroundings are especially prone to localized flooding.
  Potential ThreatsExpected rainfall: 50 to 70 mm, with the possibility of even higher local amounts.DurationStarting today
  
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• 2050 Paris Initiative Expands Tree Planting in Africa

  16-08-2023 15:11 via netnewsledger.com
  
  In a bid to fortify its commitment to combating climate change, the 2050 Paris Initiative is embarking on a significant expansion of its tree planting initiative in Africa. The project, which began with a vision to mitigate carbon emissions through afforestation, is set to receive renewed momentum with additional funding.
  The 2050 Paris Initiative, initially aimed at planting 2.5 billion trees across the African continent by 2050, is extending its efforts thanks to the infusion of new financial
  
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• Four Individuals Arrested Following Pickering Casino Scandal

  16-08-2023 15:01 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Illicit Activities Unearthed at Casino Resort
  PICKERING ON – TECH – An investigation led by the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau, in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has exposed a scandal at Pickering Casino Resort, culminating in the arrest of four individuals.
  Casino Dealer’s Scheme Unveiled
  On August 3, 2023, the bureau, an appendage of the AGCO, was notified of allegations pointing towards a ta
  
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• The Indian Act and Business Restrictions on First Nation Reserves in Canada

  16-08-2023 14:31 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – Analysis – One of the opportunities across Canada is for Indigenous businesses to start and to thrive. There are many examples of this success for businesses off-reserve. However for a lot of Indigenous businesses, operating on the First Nation is made more difficult than it should be due to the Indian Act.
  The Indian Act, first passed in 1876, has long governed the relationship between the Canadian government and the Indigenous peoples of Canada. While the Act covers a
  
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• Weather Update: Thunder Bay – Whiffs of Smoke, Gusty Winds, and Intermittent Showers

  16-08-2023 13:13 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Morning Musings: “Hints of Haze, and an Air of Uncertainty”
  Good morning, Thunder Bay! As you set foot outside, you might detect the faint scent of smoke. Though there’s no official alert from Environment Canada, it’s always good to be cautious, especially if you’re sensitive to air irritants. The skies seem undecided today – a bit on the grayer side with a 30% chance of rain. Those fog patches we saw earlier are set to fade away, but the afternoon could get a
  
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• Weather Update: Fort Frances – Between Showers, Gusts, and Hazy Skies

  16-08-2023 13:09 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Morning Memo: “Of Hazy Horizons and Air Quality Alarms”
  Good morning, Fort Frances! Start your day by noting that there’s an air quality alert in effect due to local smoke. If you have respiratory issues or if you’re sensitive to poor air quality, it’s best to stay indoors and keep windows and doors shut. The skies seem to have a grayish palette today, with a 30% chance of rain in the forecast.
  However, by early afternoon, expect those showers to make their appearan
  
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• How Do Private Investigators Catch Cheaters?

  16-08-2023 11:32 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Convinced that your partner is cheating but don’t have the evidence to prove it? Maybe it’s time you hired a private investigator (PI).
  Private investigators in Sydney and many other professionals around the globe are experts in providing the proof you need to confirm your partner’s infidelity. They are professionals that are experienced and trained in the use of surveillance techniques that help gather evidence of infidelity.
  And if you have concerns about hiring a PI or the i
  
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• Thunder Bay transit union president calls for more safety measures for buses, transit stops - CBC.ca

  16-08-2023 11:00 via news.google.com
  
  Thunder Bay transit union president calls for more safety measures for buses, transit stops  CBC.ca
  
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• Thunder Bay transit union president calls for more safety measures for buses, transit stops

  16-08-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The president of the union representing the city's transit employees hopes a new report will lead to increased safety measures on city buses and at transit stops.
  
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• Weather Update: Vermilion Bay & Dryden – Between Gusts, Showers, and a Smoky Morning

  16-08-2023 06:14 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Today’s Chronicle: “From Morning Haze to Afternoon Claps”
  Good morning to everyone in Vermilion Bay and Dryden! The sun may be a bit shy today as the skies lean towards the cloudy side. Morning and afternoon bring with them a 60% chance of rain, so having an umbrella by your side might be a good idea. If the sound of distant drums is music to your ears, nature might treat you to a thunderstorm in the afternoon.
  A layer of local smoke might shroud the morning, urging extra cauti
  
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• Feeling Juicy? This Thunder Bay artist has a new single that'll make you get up and dance

  16-08-2023 06:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Danielle Polari has reinvented her musical persona, going from soulful R&B and folk to pop and electric dance. And she's performing under a new name, Stardust. She tells the CBC's Matt Fratpietro about her upcoming new record, her empowering new single, and what 'feeling juicy' means.
  
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• #TheMoment an Atikamekw fan gave beaded medallion to Metallica bassist

  16-08-2023 04:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Metallica fan Danik Létourneau says giving bassist Robert Trujillo a beaded medallion during a concert in Montreal was 'the moment of my life.'
  
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