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• Small business owners received recognition for their successLOCAL - Tbnewswatch.com

  07-05-2016 15:10 via tbnewswatch.com
  
  Small business owners received recognition for their successLOCAL
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  THUNDER BAY - There are at least 25 small business owners under the age of 30, who have the Community Economic Development Commission to thank for their success. During a small ceremony in Thunder Bay Friday, the CEDC singled those business ...and more »
  
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• Barbara Kentner's family, First Nation leaders protest man's parole, called 'miscarriage of justice'

  31-08-2026 22:36 via cbc.ca
  
  First Nation leaders are seeking accountability following the full parole of Brayden Bushby, who was found guilty in the manslaughter of Barbara Kentner of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. Members of Kentner's family were among those marching in Ottawa on Monday. The 34-year-old faced medical complications in the months after she was struck by a trailer hitch thrown at her from a moving vehicle in Thunder Bay in 2017.
  
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• Thunder Bay, Ont., filmmaker captures Canada Day concert in Kosovo

  31-08-2026 21:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay, Ont., filmmaker Chad Kirvan travelled to Kosovo with northwestern Ontario's Aysanabee and country singer Tim Hicks to capture a special Canada Day concert at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) base in Kosovo. Here's what he shared about his experience.
  
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• District Lending Named One of the Fastest-Growing Mortgage Brokers in the Country

  31-08-2026 15:05 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Paradise Valley, Arizona: District Lending has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing mortgage brokers in the country, a distinction that arrives alongside several other milestones for the company this year. Between a new lending partnership, a jump in annual loan volume, and expanded national visibility, District Lending is entering a new chapter while holding onto the speed and transparency that built its reputation in the first place.
  A Milestone Built on Growth
  District Lending has gr
  
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• August 31, 2026: Far North Ontario Three-Day Forecast — Warm Monday, Showers Spread Tuesday, Mixed Conditions Wednesday

  31-08-2026 14:49 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Far North Ontario weather for August 31 to September 2, 2026: Warm Monday conditions in Neskantaga, Marten Falls, KI, Summer Beaver, Fort Severn and Peawanuck
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Monday, August 31, 2026 – Ontario’s Far North starts the week with unusually mild late-August weather across many fly-in communities. Neskantaga, Marten Falls/Ogoki Post, KI/Big Trout Lake and Summer Beaver will reach the low to mid-20s Monday, while Fort Severn and Peawanuck warm into the up
  
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• Breaking: New Wildfires Reported Near Sioux Narrows and Blue Lake Provincial Park as 59 Fires Burn Across Northwest

  31-08-2026 14:12 via netnewsledger.com
  
  New fires have been confirmed near Sioux Narrows and in Blue Lake Provincial Park as 59 fires remain active across the Northwest Fire Region.
  NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 30, 2026 – Two new wildfires have been confirmed in Northwestern Ontario, including one near Sioux Narrows and another inside Blue Lake Provincial Park, as the Northwest Fire Region continues to manage 59 active fires.
  Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services issued the u
  
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• Northeastern Ontario Wildfire Update: 17 Fires Remain Active, No New Fires Confirmed

  31-08-2026 14:09 via netnewsledger.com
  
  NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO – WILDFIRE UPDATE – August 30, 2026 – No new wildland fires were confirmed in Ontario’s Northeast Fire Region on Sunday, while 17 active fires remain on the landscape.
  Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services reported that, as of 6:20 p.m. EDT, 2 fires are under controland 15 are being observed.
  No New Fires Reported Sunday
  AFFES says there were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region on August 30.
  The active fire c
  
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• Northwestern Ontario Weather for August 31 to September 2, 2026

  31-08-2026 13:50 via netnewsledger.com
  
  August 31, 2026: Northwestern Ontario Three-Day Forecast — Stormy Monday, Gusty Tuesday, Quieter Wednesday
  NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – WEATHER – Monday, August 31, 2026 – Northwestern Ontario is closing out August with showers and thunderstorms moving across much of the region. Rainfall totals of 10 to 20 millimetres are possible in several communities before precipitation tapers later Monday.
  A wind shift follows the rain. Tuesday will bring widespread west winds gusting to 5
  
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• August 31, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather — Morning Rain and Thunderstorms, Strong Wind Warning on Western Lake Superior

  31-08-2026 13:44 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay weather for August 31, 2026: Showers, 10 to 15 mm of rain and thunderstorms are expected before clearing tonight
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Monday, August 31, 2026 – Thunder Bay closes out August with a wet and unsettled Monday morning. Showers, mist and a risk of thunderstorms will dominate the first half of the day before steadier rain ends this afternoon. Conditions improve considerably tonight and Tuesday.
  This morning while it feels warm, there is a mist in the ai
  
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• Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Monday, Aug. 31

  31-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 59 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report issued Sunday night from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES). The forest fire hazard is mostly low to high across northwestern Ontario. Here's more on what's happening.
  
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• Got a minute? Tell us the single biggest issue facing Thunder Bay, area right now

  31-08-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Take a minute and fill out CBC Thunder Bay's survey to help guide municipal election coverage throughout the campaign. Voting day is Oct. 26.
  
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• Communities and agencies celebrate delisting of Nipigon Bay as an Area of Concern

  31-08-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After nearly four decades of restoration efforts, around 20,000 hectares of western Nipigon Bay and part of the Nipigon River were removed as an Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes on Aug. 28. In 1987, Nipigon Bay was designated as an AOC after hydroelectric development on the Nipigon River, log-driving debris, former Red Rock pulp and paper mill discharges and municipal wastewater contaminated sediments, degraded water quality and reduced fish habitat.
  
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• Temporary shelter village in Thunder Bay, Ont., prepares to welcome first residents

  31-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After several delays, a temporary shelter village for people experiencing homelessness in Thunder Bay, Ont., is preparing to welcome its first residents this September. Here's more about the services it will offer.
  
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• Stay-Indoors Advisory Lifted as Police Continue Constance Lake First Nation Shooting Investigation

  30-08-2026 15:41 via netnewsledger.com
  
  CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION — REGIONAL NEWS — A community safety bulletin asking residents of Constance Lake First Nation to remain indoors has been lifted as police continue investigating an apparent shooting that left one man injured.
  A significant police presence remained in the community Sunday as investigators worked to determine what happened.
  Police Say Shooting Happened at Community Residence
  Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Constance Lake First Nation Det
  
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• Aug. 30 news: Himalayan disaster, Ukraine, tariffs, wildfires and Thunder Bay headlines.

  30-08-2026 15:39 via netnewsledger.com
  
  August 30, 2026 NewsHawk Brief: Himalayan Disaster, Ukraine, Canada-U.S. Tariffs and Northwestern Ontario Safety Stories Lead Sunday News
  THUNDER BAY — NEWS — The catastrophic glacier collapse and flooding along the Nepal-China border has become one of the world’s biggest developing humanitarian disasters on Sunday, Aug. 30, while Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine and the continuing Iran war keep geopolitical and energy risks elevated.
  For NetNewsLedger readers, the
  
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• Thunder Bay weather for August 30 to September 1, 2026

  30-08-2026 13:41 via netnewsledger.com
  
  August 30, 2026: Thunder Bay Three-Day Forecast — Cool Sunday, Stormy Monday, Warmer Tuesday
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Thunder Bay starts the final Sunday of August under mostly cloudy skies, with a cool east wind developing and a daytime high near 20°C. The weather turns more unsettled tonight and Monday as showers and thunderstorms move through the area.
  Tuesday brings a significant improvement, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 26&de
  
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• August 30, 2026: Northwestern Ontario Three-Day Weather — Warm Sunday, Showers and Thunderstorms Monday, Improving Tuesday

  30-08-2026 13:37 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Northwestern Ontario weather for August 30 to September 1, 2026: Warm and humid Sunday conditions in Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Red Lake, Ignace and Sioux Lookout give way to Monday showers and thunderstorms before partial improvement Tuesday
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Warm and humid late-summer weather continues across Northwestern Ontario today, but an approaching weather system will bring showers and thunderstorms into much of the region tonight and
  
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• Owners of Thunder Bay's iconic Fireweed Crafts reflect on four decades in business

  30-08-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For decades Fireweed's bright yellow storefront has been a landmark in Thunder Bay's Bay and Algoma neighbourhood. As the owners prepare to step away, they spoke with CBC Thunder Bay about their original motivation for opening the art store, and 42 years of running a business that celebrates and supports artists.
  
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• Tire recycling backlog a source of concern for Thunder Bay-based business

  29-08-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The owner and manager at a Thunder Bay, Ont., tire hauling business are hoping changes to Ontario's tire recycling system come soon. They say changes to provincial legislation last year have led to thousands of tires piling up in their stockyard as they await pickup for recycling.
  
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• Some Indigenous businesses are trying to avoid U.S. markets amid trade war

  29-08-2026 00:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Some Indigenous businesses in Canada are avoiding selling products to the U.S. in order to avoid uncertainty and hassle.
  
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• Mole Mobile brings free skin cancer screening on the road

  28-08-2026 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  The Mole Mobile, which offers free skin cancer screening and awareness, is in Thunder Bay this week.
  
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• Musicians join forces for wildfire relief

  28-08-2026 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An all-star lineup of musicians are coming together in Toronto this weekend for a show supporting First Nations youth affected by this summer's wildfires. Musician Logan Staats spoke with CBC Thunder Bay about why he and others wanted to help.
  
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• Junior hockey players in OHL, WHL can seek compensation for alleged abuse, court says

  28-08-2026 19:35 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved an opt-in process for current and former players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League who allege they were victims of abuse or hazing.
  
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• Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Friday, Aug. 28

  28-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 59 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report issued Thursday night from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES). The forest fire hazard is mostly moderate across northwestern Ontario. Here's more on what's happening.
  
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• Feds spend more than $600K on artificial intelligence projects in northern Ontario

  28-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is spending more than $634,000 on three artificial intelligence projects across northern Ontario as part of its national AI strategy. The funds were announced on Thursday at the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont. Here's what the money means for the region.
  
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• Bus drivers, crossing guards ready for new school year

  28-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Thunder Bay students will be returning to class next Thursday, and crossing guards and school bus drivers are set to help get them there safely.
  
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• Political Analysis: Is Donald Trump’s Need to Fight Back Becoming His Own Worst Enemy?

  28-08-2026 02:36 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Political analysis examines whether Trump’s instinct to fight every challenge is becoming a liability
  THUNDER BAY — POLITICAL ANALYSIS — United States President Donald Trump’s ability to dominate attention has been one of the defining characteristics of his political career. He rarely allows criticism to pass unanswered, frequently confronts reporters directly and uses Truth Social to respond to opponents without the filter of traditional presidential communications.
  That
  
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• Top 5 Conversation Starters That Actually Work

  27-08-2026 19:09 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Talking to strangers is hard. Even confident people freeze up sometimes, especially when the pressure is on to say something interesting. The good news? A few tested openers can turn an awkward silence into a real conversation, and you don’t need to be naturally charming to use them.
  Below are five conversation starters that work in almost any setting, from parties to first dates to random chats with someone new online.
  Why First Words Matter So Much
  Psychologists have long pointed out tha
  
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• Vampiro faces Chris Masters in his Canadian farewell as Great North Wrestling hits Thunder Bay Saturday

  27-08-2026 18:42 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Great North Wrestling Storms Into Thunder Bay Saturday Night With Vampiro’s Canadian Farewell
  THUNDER BAY — SPORTS — LADIES AND GENTLEMEN … wrestling fans of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario … get ready!
  The lights are coming up, the bell is getting ready to ring and Great North Wrestling is storming into Fort William Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 29, for a night built around one of the biggest hometown wrestling moments Thunder Bay has seen in years.
  And in the m
  
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• Thunder Bay Cyber Crime Investigation Leads to CSAEM Charges

  27-08-2026 16:55 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay Police cyber investigation leads to CSAEM possession and accessing charges
  THUNDER BAY — LOCAL NEWS — A Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit investigation that began after a report involving alleged attempts to access child sexual abuse and exploitation material through the Bing search engine has resulted in charges against a 40-year-old Thunder Bay resident.
  Police say the investigation began in February 2026. A south-side residence was searched in July, resulting
  
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