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• Here's a look at some of Saturday's action from the 2024 Ontario Winter Games

  17-02-2024 23:01 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ontario Winter Games first weekend of competition began on Saturday in Thunder Bay. Scroll through our photogallery to see some of the best shots from photographer James Mirabelli.
  
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• CHERYL HANCHAR Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 21:37 via news.google.com
  
  CHERYL HANCHAR Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• Sinikka Palm Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 19:21 via news.google.com
  
  Sinikka Palm Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• JOHN MORRIS Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 16:22 via news.google.com
  
  JOHN MORRIS Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• Mary Thorsteinson (nee Douglas) - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Tbnewswatch.com

  17-02-2024 15:05 via news.google.com
  
  Mary Thorsteinson (nee Douglas) - Obituary - Thunder Bay  Tbnewswatch.com
  
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• Get Going for a Great Thunder Bay Weekend of Sports, Science, and Culture! - Net Newsledger

  17-02-2024 14:58 via news.google.com
  
  Get Going for a Great Thunder Bay Weekend of Sports, Science, and Culture!  Net Newsledger
  
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• Get Going for a Great Thunder Bay Weekend of Sports, Science, and Culture!

  17-02-2024 14:58 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – LIVING – The next time someone says, “There is nothing to do!”, you can share this update rather than give them a “look” or a “smack upside the head”. There is lots to do every weekend in Thunder Bay. This Family Day weekend is no exception.
  Here are just a few of the events happening across the city:
  Indigenous Heritage and Innovation on Display The Thunder Bay Museum is currently hosting the remarkable “Indigenous Ingenuity: T
  
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• 2024 Ontario Winter Games officially kick off in Thunder Bay - CBC.ca

  17-02-2024 14:47 via news.google.com
  
  2024 Ontario Winter Games officially kick off in Thunder Bay  CBC.ca
  
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• Ontario Winter Games Kickoff: Thunder Bay's Chilly Welcome - Net Newsledger

  17-02-2024 14:31 via news.google.com
  
  Ontario Winter Games Kickoff: Thunder Bay's Chilly Welcome  Net Newsledger
  
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• Ontario Winter Games Kickoff: Thunder Bay’s Chilly Welcome

  17-02-2024 14:31 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Athletes and Spectators Brace for Cold and Snow During the Games’ Opening Weekend
  Thunder Bay sets a fitting wintry scene for the first Saturday of the Ontario Winter Games, with early morning temperatures at a brisk -19°C accompanied by light snowfall. The local conditions at the NetNewsLedger Studio inside The Vault on Red River Road have seen a slight accumulation since 5:00 AM, contributing to the wintery ambiance. The barometer, currently at 101.3 kPa, is falling, suggesting more
  
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• Winnipeg Weather – Chilly Weekend: Brisk Winds and Fluctuating Temperatures

  17-02-2024 14:04 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Winnipeg Faces a Mix of Sun and Cloud with Notable Wind Chills
  Winnipeg residents are starting their Saturday with chilly temperatures at -9°C under mainly cloudy skies. The barometer shows a falling pressure at 100.9 kPa, signalling changing weather conditions.
  With humidity at 79% and winds blowing from the WSW at 21 km/h, the wind chill is making it feel significantly colder at -17°C.
  Today’s Weather Dynamics
  Winnipeg Weather will see a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day, w
  
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• Toronto Weekend Weather Update: Chilly Days with Cool Winds

  17-02-2024 13:58 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Variable Snowfall and Winds Affecting Toronto Area
  Toronto residents are experiencing a cold start to their day at -8°C under mainly cloudy skies, as of 7:45 am. The barometer reading of 101.3 kPa indicates pressure is on the rise, with humidity at 74% and north winds blowing at 19 km/h. These conditions are contributing to a wind chill factor of -14°C, making it feel significantly colder than the actual temperature.
  Saturday’s Weather Details
  The city will see flurries, at times h
  
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• Vermilion Bay and Dryden Forecast Snowy Conditions and Chilling Winds

  17-02-2024 13:51 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Light Snow and Flurries Expected to Impact the Area
  Early risers in Vermilion Bay and Dryden are greeted with light snow and temperatures of -14°C, as reported at the Dryden airport at 6:45 am. The weather is characterized by a steady barometer reading of 100.9 kPa and high humidity at 87%. South-southwest winds at 17 km/h are contributing to a wind chill of -22°C, making the cold more biting.
  Saturday’s Weather Outlook
  Today, periods of snow are expected to conclude by early after
  
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• Scotties Tournament of Hearts Kicked off Friday in Calgary

  17-02-2024 13:47 via netnewsledger.com
  
  CALGARY – SPORTS – The 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts started Friday at the Markin McPhail Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Eighteen teams compete for the title of Canadian Women’s Curling Champions and a berth in the 2024 World Women’s Curling Championship in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
  Team Canada, skipped by Kerri Einarson, is the heavy favorite heading into the tournament. Einarson boasts an unprecedented four consecutive Scotties wins, a streak including the 2022 event held
  
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• Thunder Bay Museum: Memoirs Made Easy Course - Net Newsledger

  17-02-2024 13:37 via news.google.com
  
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• Thunder Bay Museum: Memoirs Made Easy Course

  17-02-2024 13:37 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – LIVING – Join up at the Thunder Bay Museum for an in-person course to learn how to document your life’s memorable moments.  The course will be taught in 8 sessions, 2 hours every Saturday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. On some Saturdays, the group may meet at other locations such as the public library or other locations to explore.  The instructor will communicate this to the group with ample notice.
  Full Course Registration is $50 for Society Memb
  
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• Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog Face Snowy Conditions and Chilly Winds

  17-02-2024 13:32 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Weekend Weather Update: Light Snow and Cold Winds Expected
  In Kenora, as reported at the Kenora Airport on Saturday morning at 6:15 am, the temperature stands at -12°C under light snowfall. The barometric pressure is currently at 101.0 kPa and is on a downward trend. With humidity levels high at 88% and winds coming from the southwest at 15 km/h, the wind chill factor is significantly lowering the felt temperature to -19°C.
  Saturday’s Forecast
  The area is expected to see continued
  
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• Northern Communities Brace for Snow, Blowing Snow, and Severe Cold

  17-02-2024 13:17 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Temperatures Plunge in Bearskin Lake, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake, and KI
  In KI, early risers are greeted with light snow and temperatures at a brisk -20°C at 6:00 AM. The barometric pressure is holding steady at 100.3 kPa, with humidity levels at 85%. South winds are blowing gently at 9 km/h, but the wind chill factor is intensifying the cold, making it feel like -27°C.
  Today’s Weather Forecast
  The day will see periods of snow concluding this morning, followed by a cloudy sky with a
  
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• Pickle Lake Weather Update: Snowfall and Frostbite Risks Amid Chilly Winds

  17-02-2024 13:08 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Light Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Across Pickle Lake
  As of this morning, Pickle Lake airport reports light snow with temperatures sitting at a frigid -19°C. The barometric pressure holds steady at 100.6 kPa, and humidity is at 79%. South-southwest winds are gusting from 17 to 30 km/h, creating a biting wind chill of -28°C.
  Today’s Forecast
  The day will continue to see periods of snow, with accumulations expected to be between 2 to 4 cm. Winds will remain up to 15 km/h, but the h
  
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• LINDA BOSCH Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 12:19 via news.google.com
  
  LINDA BOSCH Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• CHARLIE GAUTHIER Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 12:19 via news.google.com
  
  CHARLIE GAUTHIER Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• Guilbeault stepped in a pothole — but Canada still needs to tread carefully on infrastructure

  17-02-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The environment minister's comments on funding road construction were clumsy. But does anyone really think that federal infrastructure investments should be made without considering their impact on the climate?
  
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• MYRTLE SALATINO Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:40 via news.google.com
  
  MYRTLE SALATINO Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• MARIA LACUESTA Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:40 via news.google.com
  
  MARIA LACUESTA Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• Lawrence Cottenden Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:25 via news.google.com
  
  Lawrence Cottenden Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• GEORGINA BLANSHARD Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:25 via news.google.com
  
  GEORGINA BLANSHARD Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• GEORGE GROSSBERNDT Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:25 via news.google.com
  
  GEORGE GROSSBERNDT Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• ERROL BEATTY Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:25 via news.google.com
  
  ERROL BEATTY Obituary (2024) - Thunder Bay, ON - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• KATHLEEN WINSLOW-HULS Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal - Legacy.com

  17-02-2024 09:20 via news.google.com
  
  KATHLEEN WINSLOW-HULS Obituary (2024) - The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal  Legacy.com
  
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• Ontario Winter Games are officially underway

  17-02-2024 02:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The 2024 Games kicked off Friday night with opening ceremonies held at Fort William Historical Park. The Games themselves will take place over two weekends - Feb. 16-19, and Feb. 23-26 - and will hundreds of athletes aged 12-18 to the city.
  
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• Extreme Cold Warning for Attawapiskat and Peawanuck

  17-02-2024 00:49 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Residents Urged to Prepare for Severe Cold Snap
  Residents of Attawapiskat and Peawanuck are on high alert as an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect, signaling a period of dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that pose significant health risks.
  The warning comes amid clear skies in Attawapiskat, with current temperatures at -22°C, dropping further into the night.
  Weather OutlookTonight: Expect a few clouds with a low reaching minus 35°C, and wind chills making it feel as cold as min
  
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• Fatal Shooting Leads to Three Arrests in Winnipeg Homicide Case

  17-02-2024 00:40 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Winnipeg Police Make Arrests Following Deadly Home Invasion
  Winnipeg, MB – In the early hours of February 15, 2024, Winnipeg Police Service was called to a residence on the 300 block of Magnus Avenue, following reports of armed intrusion.
  Upon arrival, officers discovered a violent confrontation had occurred, resulting in the tragic death of 26-year-old Mitchell Michael HANSLIP, a Lake Manitoba First Nation member residing in Winnipeg.
  Incident Details and Victim Identification
  The inciden
  
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• Treaty #3 Leadership Celebrate Supreme Court’s Endorsement of Bill C-92

  17-02-2024 00:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Historic Supreme Court Ruling Backs Indigenous Child Welfare Legislation
  The leadership of Grand Council Treaty #3, under Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, has warmly welcomed a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Canada. On February 9, 2024, the Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth, and families (Bill C-92), marking a significant victory for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination in child welfare.
  
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• Toronto Public Health Responds to Confirmed Measles Case in Infant

  17-02-2024 00:28 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Urgent Measles Vaccination Reminder Issued Amid New Case
  Toronto Public Health (TPH) is actively investigating a confirmed measles case, emphasizing the importance of vaccination against this highly infectious disease. The case involves an infant who, after international travel, has been hospitalized.
  TPH is urging Toronto residents, especially those planning travel, to verify their vaccination status to ensure protection against measles.
  Understanding Measles and Its Prevention
  Measles manifest
  
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• Moose Encounter Leads to Highway Collision South of Cochrane

  17-02-2024 00:13 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Caution Urged After Vehicle Strikes Moose on Highway 11
  COCHRANE, ON – A collision with a moose on Highway 11, just south of Cochrane, on the evening of February 14, 2024, underscores the need for heightened awareness and caution among drivers, particularly during the hours of reduced visibility.
  At approximately 7:00 PM, authorities, including the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Timmins Ambulance, were dispatched to the scene of the incident involving a single vehicle and a
  
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