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• Great North Wrestling returns to Thunder Bay with Vampiro’s final Canadian match

  27-06-2026 14:30 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Great North Wrestling Excitement to Hit Thunder Bay in August
  THUNDER BAY — Ring the bell, Thunder Bay. Hannibal and Great North Wrestling are coming back, and the spotlight is set to shine on a homegrown wrestling legend.
  Great North Wrestling will return to Fort William Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., with a card headlined by what organizers are billing as Vampiro’s Canadian retirement match against former WWE star Chris Masters.
  Vampiro set for final Canadian match in his
  
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• Thunder Bay Border Cats Hot Bats Blast Rochester Honkers 15-7

  27-06-2026 14:12 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Border Cats Blast Honkers 15-7 After Early Offensive Explosion
  ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Thunder Bay Border Cats came out swinging Friday night, jumped all over the Rochester Honkers early and rode a huge offensive start to a 15-7 win at Mayo Field.
  Thunder Bay built a commanding 12-0 lead after three innings and never looked back, improving to 15-16 on the season. Rochester dropped to 17-14.
  Hadley sets the tone with first-inning homer
  Ayden Hadley of Sacramento State University got the part
  
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• Two Thunder Bay residents charged with aggravated assault after Bay Street incident

  27-06-2026 14:07 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Two Charged After Bay Street Assault Investigation in Thunder Bay
  THUNDER BAY — Two Thunder Bay residents are facing aggravated assault charges following a Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response Unit investigation into an incident in the Bay Street area.
  Police say officers were called to the area on June 24, 2026, after receiving a report of an assault. When officers arrived, they located an injured male, who was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
  Two suspects arrested af
  
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• New Liskeard miner wins record $2.52M Thunder Bay 50/50 June jackpot

  27-06-2026 13:59 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Kirkland Lake Miner Wins Record $2.52M Thunder Bay 50/50 Jackpot
  THUNDER BAY — A Northern Ontario miner has struck gold in more ways than one.Robert Precious had just finished an underground shift at Agnico Eagle’s Macassa gold mine in Kirkland Lake late Friday afternoon when he learned he had won the June Thunder Bay 50/50 grand prize — a record-breaking $2,529,382.
  Life-changing win for New Liskeard family
  Precious, a father of four from New Liskeard, was unsure at first whet
  
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• OPP urge safe driving, boating and off-road choices during Canada Day week

  27-06-2026 13:43 via netnewsledger.com
  
  OPP Urge Drivers, Boaters and Off-Roaders to Make Safe Choices During Canada Day Week
  ORILLIA — The Ontario Provincial Police are urging residents and visitors to drive sober, stay alert and buckle up as Canada Day week brings heavier traffic to highways, waterways and trails across the province.
  The OPP says 164 people have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, with speeding, impairment by alcohol or drugs, distracted driving and failure to wear a seatbelt continuing
  
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• Thunder Bay Police urge residents to report theft, vandalism and bike theft

  27-06-2026 13:30 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay Police Urge Residents to Report Property Crime and Bike Theft Online
  THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay Police are asking residents to take a more active role in preventing and reporting property crime, including theft, vandalism, yard theft and bike theft.
  Police say timely reporting helps officers identify trends, recover stolen property and build more accurate crime statistics for neighbourhoods across the city. While posting about a theft on social media can alert neighbours, police
  
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• OPP-led investigation seizes $4.7M in suspected drugs, including 46 kg of cocaine

  27-06-2026 13:15 via netnewsledger.com
  
  OPP-Led Guns and Gangs Team Seizes 46 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine in GTA Investigation
  GREATER TORONTO AREA — Ontario Provincial Police say an OPP-led guns and gangs investigation has resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and prescription opioids with an estimated street value of $4.7 million.
  The Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team, working with Halton Regional Police and other police services, says four people are facing drug trafficking-related charges after search warr
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs select Whitehorse winger Gavin McKenna first overall in NHL Draft

  27-06-2026 13:01 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Maple Leafs Select Gavin McKenna First Overall at 2026 NHL Draft
  TORONTO — Gavin McKenna is taking his blue-and-white colours to one of hockey’s biggest stages.
  The Toronto Maple Leafs selected the Whitehorse-born winger with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night in Buffalo, giving the Original Six franchise a new cornerstone talent after a difficult season and major front-office changes.
  Justin Bieber announces Toronto’s top pick
  The selection was announced by C
  
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• Winnipeg police increase enforcement and outreach over open drug use in public spaces

  27-06-2026 13:00 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Winnipeg Police Launch Open Drug Enforcement Strategy Amid Public Safety Concerns
  WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Police Service says it has increased enforcement and outreach in neighbourhoods seeing higher levels of open drug use and drug trafficking in public spaces.
  Police say the strategy is being driven by community concerns over safety, public disorder and the visible impact of addiction in affected neighbourhoods. The service says its focus is on disrupting people who profit from addiction
  
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• Nicholas Mirisis Officially Elected Chapter Forum Officer, Expanding His Leadership Role Within the Executive Community

  27-06-2026 00:12 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Littleton, CO
  Nicholas Mirisis has officially been elected as Chapter Forum Officer, with his new leadership term beginning July 1 following the election held on June 23. The election marks an important leadership milestone and reflects growing recognition of Mirisis’ contributions to executive leadership, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving within the business community.
  The Chapter Forum Officer position carries significant responsibility in supporting member enga
  
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