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• Highway 17 and Highway 11 Update: December 5 2025

  05-12-2025 13:21 via netnewsledger.com
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Highway 17 between Nipigon and Marathon was closed by OPP overnight due to road conditions.
  The Alberta Clipper that was aimed at Thunder Bay appears to have shifted north, and the forecast snow amounts were dumped on the region along the north short of Lake Superior.
  The highway was closed about midnight and as of 7:00 am according to 511on.ca it is still closed.
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• Singer-songwriter Aysanabee talks music with DFC media club students

  09-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, Aysanabee took some time to chat with Dennis Franklin Cromarty media clubs students about his music career and upcoming headlining tour that ends in Thunder Bay, Ont., on December 14th.
  
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• 'Not going to stop until I find him': First Nation man's family search for more remains in Ontario murder case

  09-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police have stopped looking for the rest of Mekhi Pelly’s remains as two people face charges in the murder case, but the Kenora-area man's family vows to keep searching. Here's what we know about the investigation as a range of people, including from Manitoba, help in the search.
  
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• New pictures of Ryan Wedding show changes in fugitive’s appearance

  09-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  U.S. authorities have released two new photos of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding, as the FBI intensifies its search for the alleged drug kingpin. 
  
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• Where Do the MMIWG Calls for Justice Stand? A 2025 Province-by-Province Progress Report Across Canada

  09-12-2025 01:52 via netnewsledger.com
  From Calls for Justice to Action on the Ground
  Thunder Bay – Indigenous News – On June 3, 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released its Final Report, Reclaiming Power and Place. The Inquiry found that the ongoing crisis is a genocide based on colonialism, racism, and systemic violence. It made 231 Calls for Justice to all levels of government and Canadian society.
  The 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ
  
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• Human Remains of Missing Kenora Resident Mekhi Pelly (Scott) Located Near Washagamis Bay

  09-12-2025 01:25 via netnewsledger.com
  UPDATE #3 – OPP Confirm Identity of Human Remains in Kenora Missing Person Case
  KENORA, ON – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have confirmed that human remains discovered in the Washagamis Bay First Nation area are those of missing Grassy Narrows First Nation resident Mekhi PELLY (SCOTT), 21.
  Mekhi was reported missing to the Kenora OPP on Sunday, October 26, 2025. As part of the missing person investigation, two individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the case. Those
  
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• Kenora Teen Facing Multiple Assault and Weapons Charges After Two Incidents

  09-12-2025 00:39 via netnewsledger.com
  Kenora OPP Charge 19-Year-Old After Two Alleged Incidents
  KENORA, ON – A 19-year-old Kenora resident now faces several Criminal Code charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated two alleged incidents in the community involving a youth and a weapon.
  Kenora OPP officers arrested Tanner PYE, 19, of Kenora in connection with occurrences reported on December 5 and December 6, 2025.
  Police allege that on December 6, 2025, a man attended a residence in Kenora in the early evening ho
  
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• Minister signals go-slow approach to removing 2nd-generation cut-off from Indian Act

  09-12-2025 00:25 via cbc.ca
  Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says the Assembly of First Nations sent a strong signal to her government to end the second-generation cut-off in the Indian Act, but her government won't make that change without broad consultations with leaders.
  
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• Manitouwadge Search Warrant Leads to Drug Trafficking and Proceeds of Crime Charges

  08-12-2025 23:56 via netnewsledger.com
  Manitouwadge Resident Arrested After Police Search Warrant
  MANITOUWADGE, ON – After a search warrant was carried out at a home in Manitouwadge, a resident of that town is now facing federal drug and proceeds-of-crime charges.
  On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) searched a home in Manitouwadge. The OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and officers from the Manitouwadge Detachment helped CSCU.
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• N.S., Ontario had highest rates of human trafficking in 2024: StatsCan

  08-12-2025 21:49 via cbc.ca
  Women and girls are more likely to be victims, making up over 90 per cent of victims in the last decade.
  
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• Why Toronto Travelers Prefer Pre-Booked Rides

  08-12-2025 21:13 via netnewsledger.com
  More Toronto travelers are choosing to pre-book their transportation as airport demand grows and road congestion becomes less predictable across the GTA. Many begin by reviewing estimated travel costs using a simple Toronto Airport Limo Rates tool, which helps them understand timing and budgeting early in their planning. 
  By securing a ride before the travel day arrives, flyers say they experience fewer delays and more control over the start of their journey.
  The Shift Toward Stress-Free Pl
  
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• Thunder Bay soccer organizations expecting surge in interest thanks to World Cup

  08-12-2025 21:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay soccer organizations expect a surge in interest from new players due to Canada's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Thunder Bay soccer organizations expect surge in interest thanks to World Cup

  08-12-2025 21:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay soccer organizations expect a surge in interest from new players due to Canada's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• NetNewsLedger Weather – Wawa & Pukaskwa Park Snow Squall Watch

  08-12-2025 20:23 via netnewsledger.com
  THUNDER BAY – Weather Desk Update – As of 1:01 PM EST Monday, the Wawa and Pukaskwa Park area is mostly cloudy and on the edge of a big winter storm. At 1:00 PM, it was mostly cloudy and cold at Wawa Airport, with a temperature of –11.8°C. A light north wind of about 5 km/h made it feel more like –15. The humidity is 72%, the visibility is 24 kilometres, and the barometric pressure is 102.8 kPa but falling. These are all good signs that this quiet early afternoon won&
  
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• Northern Chill Continues: Snow, Cold, and Cloud Cover for Kitchenuhmaykoosib, Sachigo Lake & Sandy Lake

  08-12-2025 15:43 via netnewsledger.com
  It’s mostly cloudy, mostly cold, and mostly a good idea to stay wrapped up like a burrito!
  Northern Ontario Weather Report – Monday, December 8, 2025
  For: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Sachigo Lake, and Sandy Lake
  A Frosty Start With Snow on the Way Tonight
  It’s a typical deep-winter morning across the northern communities of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (formerly Big Trout Lake), Sachigo Lake, and Sandy Lake, where the temperature sits at -22.1°C as of 7:00 AM CST. Winds f
  
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• Anishinabek Nation Celebrates Senate Move to End Indian Act Discrimination, Calls for Commons Action

  08-12-2025 15:39 via netnewsledger.com
  Historic Vote Acknowledges Years of Injustice“Canada Must Not Fail Us Again,” says the Grand Council Chief.
  The next step is to tell MPs to pass Bill S-2 right away
  ALGONQUIN UNCEDED TERRITORY—December 5, 2025 – The Anishinabek Nation is pleased about a historic vote by the Senate of Canada. This vote could be a turning point in the long fight against unfair Indian Act policies. The Senate passed Bill S-2 with a vote of 63–0, with eight senators abstaining. The bill
  
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• List of the Best Software Testing Companies in USA

  08-12-2025 13:21 via netnewsledger.com
  Choosing the right testing partner can make the difference between a smooth, high-performing software product and one plagued with defects and downtime. Today’s businesses rely on expert QA partners who can ensure stability, security, and seamless user experiences.
  This list of the best software testing companies in the USA highlights firms recognized for their technical excellence, reliability, and ability to deliver quality at scale.
  Software testing is the process of evaluating applicat
  
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• Thunder Bay: Cold Mornings, Snowy Nights – A Classic December Forecast - NetNewsLedger

  08-12-2025 13:20 via news.google.com
  Thunder Bay: Cold Mornings, Snowy Nights – A Classic December Forecast  NetNewsLedger
  
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• Thunder Bay: Cold Mornings, Snowy Nights – A Classic December Forecast

  08-12-2025 13:20 via netnewsledger.com
  Bundle up, Thunder Bay – the flurries are flirting, and tonight the snow makes its move.
  Thunder Bay Weather Outlook – Monday, December 8, 2025
  Cold Morning Calm Before a Light Snowfall Tonight
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Heading into the office this morning, and seeing a windchill at -29°C, almost hit the pause button, on the walk! However the weather while chilly isn’t bad if you are dressed for it.
  Thunder Bay is waking up to a frosty start this Monday with
  
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• Northern Ontario jails among the most overcrowded in the province, new data shows

  08-12-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Jails in northern Ontario are facing some of the worst overcrowding pressures in the province, with population data showing dramatic increases since 2019. Frontline workers and inmates are warning the conditions inside many facilities are increasingly unsafe.
  
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• Majority of Ontario fraud cases tossed since 2020 due to limited resources: Crowns’ association

  08-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  CBC News reviewed the latest three years of fraud statistics released since its investigative series The Cost of Fraud revealed that only a fraction of fraud cases were making it through Ontario’s justice system a few years ago. The new numbers from Statistics Canada show the problem has only gotten worse, and have some experts pointing to alternative solutions to stem the flow of fraud.
  
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• The Trews - The Chronicle-Journal

  08-12-2025 08:54 via news.google.com
  The Trews  The Chronicle-Journal
  
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• Fatal blaze in Fort William First Nation marks 4th trailer fire in Thunder Bay district in a week

  07-12-2025 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal blaze in Fort William First Nation, which marks the fourth trailer fire in the Thunder Bay district within a week. Here's what we know about the recent incidents.
  
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• Thunder Bay plasma centre calls for more donors during shortage - TBNewsWatch.com

  07-12-2025 17:34 via news.google.com
  Thunder Bay plasma centre calls for more donors during shortage  TBNewsWatch.com
  
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• Thunder Bay Weather Report – Sunday, December 7, 2025 - NetNewsLedger

  07-12-2025 16:22 via news.google.com
  Thunder Bay Weather Report – Sunday, December 7, 2025  NetNewsLedger
  
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• Thunder Bay, Ont. firefighters push for stronger health protections for younger workers - CBC

  07-12-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Thunder Bay, Ont. firefighters push for stronger health protections for younger workers  CBC
  
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• Thunder Bay, Ont. firefighters push for stronger health protections for younger workers

  07-12-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Thunder Bay firefighters are lobbying Queen’s Park to close gaps in presumptive legislation, citing life-threatening cancer risks and the need for proactive screening starting at age 35.
  
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• Kelowna Joins Abbotsford, Gatineau, New Westminster, Thunder Bay, Trois-Rivières, Burlington, Brampton, Sudbury, and Lethbridge in Bringing Holiday Magic Across Canada with Christmas Parades, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, and Festive Markets - Travel And T

  07-12-2025 12:33 via news.google.com
  Kelowna Joins Abbotsford, Gatineau, New Westminster, Thunder Bay, Trois-Rivières, Burlington, Brampton, Sudbury, and Lethbridge in Bringing Holiday Magic Across Canada with Christmas Parades, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, and Festive Markets  Travel And Tour World
  
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• Joseph Anthony Bechta - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com

  06-12-2025 16:00 via news.google.com
  Joseph Anthony Bechta - Obituary - Thunder Bay  Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com
  
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• Daniel “Domion” Magiskan - Obituary - Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com

  06-12-2025 15:30 via news.google.com
  Daniel “Domion” Magiskan - Obituary - Thunder Bay  Thunder Bay News - TBNewsWatch.com
  
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