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• Police continue to search for missing teen. ow.ly/5AHm30gwoFQ

  12-11-2017 15:37 via twitter.com
  Police continue to search for missing teen. ow.ly/5AHm30gwoFQ
  
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• Feds to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' labour code tool: Hajdu

  03-07-2026 20:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Canada Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts.
  
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• July 3, 2026: Fort Frances Weather Focus — Cool, Damp Start Before Warmth, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk

  03-07-2026 13:43 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Fort Frances weather for July 3, 2026: cool and damp at 12°C early, warming to 24°C with a 30% chance of showers, thunderstorm risk, humidex 29, and very high UV.
  Fort Frances begins Friday with a cool and very humid morning, sitting near 12°C at 6:00 AM CDT. While the observed sky condition was not reported, the forecast points to a mix of sun and cloud through the day, with a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the mid-20s, and
  
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• July 3, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Mainly Cloudy, Warm, and Humid Before a Sunny Stretch

  03-07-2026 13:29 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay starts Friday under mostly cloudy skies with a mild and damp early morning feel. At 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature was 16.2°C, with humidity at 91 percent and light west winds. The day will stay mostly cloudy, but temperatures will climb to 27°C, with a humidex near 30 and a very high UV index.
  Today’s Weather Overview
  Current Conditions
  At 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay was reporting mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 16.2°C. The d
  
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• Solidarity walk in downtown Niagara Falls, Ont., Friday aims to support Kashechewan evacuees

  03-07-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Members of the Indigenous community and supporters will host a solidarity walk in downtown NiagaraFalls on Fridayto protest how Indigenous people evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation were portrayed at a recent city council meeting. Controversy erupted after a former chief administrative officer for the City of Niagara Falls told council that some residents may have the mistaken impression that evacuees from Kashechewan are experiencing homelessness.
  
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• Snapping Turtle spotted laying eggs at Chippewa Park

  03-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  On June 29th, a snapping turtle made an interesting choice: it laid its eggs in the middle of the road at the Chippewa Park Campground area.
  
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• It's a trap! Stopping invasive sea lamprey

  03-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC's Amy Hadley stopped by the Neebing river weir in Thunder Bay Ont., to chat with Michelle Willows of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority about their adult sea lamprey trapping program.
  
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• Free Waverley Park Summer Concert Series returns July 6 with local Thunder Bay musicians

  03-07-2026 03:16 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Free Waverley Park Summer Concert Series Returns July 6
  THUNDER BAY — A popular summer tradition returns to one of Thunder Bay’s most historic green spaces this July, as the Coalition for Waverley Park launches the 2026 Waverley Park Summer Concert Series.
  Weekly Monday Night Concerts at the Waverley Park Bandshell
  The free concert series begins Monday, July 6, and continues every Monday evening through Aug. 24 at the Waverley Park bandshell. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m., weather
  
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• Unlocking the North Caribou Terrane

  03-07-2026 03:13 via netnewsledger.com
  
  The global transition to a green economy has resulted in an unprecedented demand for strategic mineral resources. With industrial sectors seeking more stable, domestic supply chains for base and high-tech components, explorations are increasingly focused on regions with demonstrated geological potential. In the north there are vast areas of highly prospective ground that are largely untested by modern exploration techniques and offer exceptional discovery opportunities.
  Advancing a critical meta
  
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• From Readable Code to Stronger Protection: Understanding Code Obfuscation

  03-07-2026 03:07 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Modern software applications contain valuable business logic, proprietary algorithms, and sensitive intellectual property that require strong protection against reverse engineering and unauthorized access. As cyber threats continue evolving, organizations are implementing multiple security layers to protect applications throughout development, deployment, and runtime operations.
  The growing adoption of code obfuscation reflects the increasing need to protect application source code and compiled
  
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• 2026 Northwest District Wildfire Update: No New Fires Confirmed, 73 Active Fires Across the Region

  03-07-2026 02:44 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – Wildfire Update – Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports no new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of July 2, 2026.
  At the time of this update, there are 73 active wildland fires burning across the region. Of these fires, 20 are not under control, four are being held, six are under control, and 43 are being observed. Two fires were called out over the past 24 hours.
  Northwest Region Fire Summary
  Current active fire s
  
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• Top-Rated Movers in Montreal for a Stress-Free Move

  02-07-2026 23:57 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Most people don’t realize how complicated moving in Montreal actually is until they’re already in the middle of it. The top-rated movers in Montreal deal with narrow staircases, tricky parking permits, and bilingual coordination every single day, so the company you pick genuinely matters. Hidden fees, unlicensed crews, and no-show trucks are real problems in this market. After reviewing dozens of options across the city, this guide covers five companies worth trusting with your next
  
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• Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation staying in Toronto

  02-07-2026 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario has paused an evacuation of its most vulnerable members, as a cluster of five wildfires surrounding the community have stabilized for the time being. Kasabonika Lake’s Chief Matthias Anderson says as of Thursday afternoon, 548 evacuees remain in Toronto and 37 more are on the way from Thunder Bay, making up nearly half the community's population. Here's the latest on the situation.
  
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• Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation in Toronto

  02-07-2026 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario declared a state of emergency over the weekend due to a cluster of nearby wildfires, prompting an evacuation of the community’s most vulnerable members. Here’s the latest on the situation.
  
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• Thunder Bay grocery deals July 2-8: meat, produce, pantry and local market savings

  02-07-2026 13:30 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay grocery deals July 2 to 8: best buys, stock-up picks and local food savings
  THUNDER BAY — The best grocery value in Thunder Bay this week is in summer produce, pork, basic pantry items, bread, rice, frozen meal helpers and select local-food options. Shoppers should watch membership pricing, app-only offers and quantity limits, and should confirm shelf tags before checkout because some flyers are regional.
  Best deals to build the week around
  The strongest week-long plan is simpl
  
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• Ontario reports 76 active wildland fires in the Northwest Fire Region as of July 1, 2026, with new fires near Pickle Lake, Armstrong, Webequie, Atikokan

  02-07-2026 13:05 via netnewsledger.com
  
  2026 Wildfire Update: 76 Active Fires Burning in Northwest Region
  THUNDER BAY — Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reports 76 active wildland fires in Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region as of the evening of July 1, 2026.
  The July 1 update, issued at 18:25 CDT, confirms four new fires by early evening, along with two additional fires that were confirmed late on June 30 after the previous report.
  Of the 76 active fires, 31 are not under control, two are being held, five are unde
  
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• Thunder Bay OPP charge a 48-year-old man with impaired and dangerous driving after multiple 911 calls

  02-07-2026 12:50 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay OPP Charge Driver with Impaired Operation in Highway 61 Construction Zone
  THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police received multiple 911 calls about a vehicle in a construction zone south of the Thunder Bay airport.
  Thunder Bay OPP say the calls came in on June 24, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. The reports involved a possible impaired driver on Highway 61, in the active construction zone.
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• Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback

  02-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with "predominantly negative" feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.
  
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• $39M in federal funds to support repairs to aging northern Ontario facilities

  02-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government's Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading local facilities.
  
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• $39 M in federal funds to support repairs to aging northern Ontario facilities

  02-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government's Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading local facilities.
  
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• Is multiculturalism a plus? It is in Canada, helping boost its identity, new report indicates

  01-07-2026 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Sixty-six per cent of Canadians agree that multiculturalism has contributed positively to the country's identity, according to a new study by the Environics Institute and Global Migration Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. The findings from the online survey of 6,818 adult Canadians come amid changing attitudes toward immigration.
  
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• What's on for Canada Day 2026 in Thunder Bay

  01-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay, Ont., has several free and family-friendly events open to the public for Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1. These events include Canada Day on the Waterfront, hosted by the city, and Fort William Historical Park's Canada Day celebrations.
  
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• Heat warnings in effect for Thunder Bay, parts of northwestern Ontario

  30-06-2026 16:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for Thunder Bay, and parts of northwestern Ontario, with daytime highs of up to 33 C expected over the next few days.
  
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• June 30, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Yellow Heat Warning Begins as June Ends Hot and Humid

  30-06-2026 13:38 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Thunder Bay starts Tuesday cool, damp, and mostly cloudy, but the day is set to change quickly. At 7:08 AM EDT, the temperature was 12.9°C, with humidity at 100 percent and pressure falling. Despite the cool morning feel, a Yellow Heat Warning is now in effect for the City of Thunder Bay, with the first heat event of the season beginning today and continuing through Friday.
  Today’s Weather Overview
  Current Conditions
  As of 7:08 AM EDT, Thunder Bay wa
  
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• Thunder Bay supports Kasabonika Lake First Nation wildfire evacuation through airport hub

  30-06-2026 00:41 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay Supporting Kasabonika Lake First Nation Wildfire Evacuation
  THUNDER BAY — The City of Thunder Bay is supporting emergency evacuation efforts for Kasabonika Lake First Nation as active wildfires in the region affect air quality, visibility and community safety.
  At the request of emergency management partners, Thunder Bay International Airport is serving as a hub for evacuation operations, helping move approximately 450 community members onward to Toronto.
  Thunder Bay airport ser
  
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• Thunder Bay Weather: June Ends with Heat Wave as July Opens Hot and Humid

  30-06-2026 00:08 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay weather update: June ends with the first heat event of the season as July begins hot and humid
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Thunder Bay is about to shift from a long, slow spring and a hesitant start to summer into the first major heat event of the season. It may not feel especially hot right now, but the weather service says hotter and more humid air is on the way as June closes and July begins.
  A moderate-impact heat event is expected to begin Tuesday and continue throu
  
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• Evacuation effort continues in Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Ont.

  29-06-2026 23:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Multiple active wildfires are surrounding the remote northern community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation, which is currently flying out its most vulnerable residents as a precaution.
  
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• Evacuation continues for members of Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Ont.

  29-06-2026 23:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Multiple active wildfires are surrounding the remote northern community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation, which is currently flying out its most vulnerable residents as a precaution.
  
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• Severe weather forecast for northwestern Ontario

  29-06-2026 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada issued a number of weather watches and warnings for the northwest on June 29, including severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for certain areas.
  
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• NAN urges compassion for Kashechewan evacuees displaced in Niagara Falls

  29-06-2026 19:22 via netnewsledger.com
  
  NAN Appeals for Compassion for Kashechewan Evacuees in Niagara Falls
  THUNDER BAY — Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for compassion and respect for Kashechewan First Nation evacuees who have been housed in Niagara Falls for months after a critical infrastructure failure forced them from their homes.
  Fiddler’s statement follows comments made during a Niagara Falls council discussion on an unhoused action plan that, according to NAN and Kashechewan First Nation
  
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