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• Thunder Bay mayor announces resignation

  24-08-2022 17:54 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Thunder Bay's mayor has announced he'll be leaving his position prior to the upcoming municipal election.
  
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• Newcomers to Thunder Bay look forward to Monday's municipal election

  25-10-2026 18:33 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Monday is voting day for Ontario's municipal elections, and several residents new to Thunder Bay are looking forward to casting their ballots.
  
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• Beyond the Ticket: How Smarter Travel Planning Helps Mission Teams Navigate International Complexity 

  25-10-2026 16:02 via NetNewsLedger
  
  International mission trips require more than finding affordable airfare. Churches, nonprofit organizations, and ministry leaders must coordinate travelers, manage limited budgets, accommodate baggage needs, and prepare for disruptions across multiple countries. Each decision can affect the group’s schedule, finances, and ability to fulfill its objectives. 
  Treating travel as an operational priority rather than a last-minute administrative task helps organizations anticipate challenges and al
  
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• October 25 RockHawks Mining Update: Copper Strike, Thunder Bay Gold Drilling and New Mine Investment Plans

  25-10-2026 14:18 via NetNewsLedger
  
  RockHawks covers the Highland Valley Copper strike, Tower Mountain gold drilling, Red Chris costs and Canadian mining deals and financing for October 25, 2026
  October 25, 2026 | NetNewsLedger Mining News
  THUNDER BAY — A strike at one of British Columbia’s major copper operations leads today’s RockHawks roundup, alongside gold drilling west of Thunder Bay and new details on the billions needed to develop Red Chris.
  For Northwestern Ontario’s workers, communities and mining suppliers, the
  
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• 2026 Poppy Campaign Launches with Phone Donations and National Remembrance Mural

  25-10-2026 13:44 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Canada’s 2026 Poppy Campaign adds smartphone donations and a Union Station mural, supporting veterans and families ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11
  Legion’s centenary campaign introduces another way to support veterans, while thousands of Canadians’ messages form a tribute at Toronto’s Union Station
  OTTAWA — Canadians have a new way to support veterans and their families as the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2026 National Poppy Campaign gets underway, combining contactless smartphone
  
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• Two Charged Following Sioux Lookout OPP Drug Investigations

  25-10-2026 13:38 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Sioux Lookout OPP report two arrests, suspected cocaine and hydromorphone seizures, and more than $4,000 in cash following October drug investigations
  Police report drug and cash seizures following arrests on October 15 and 16
  SIOUX LOOKOUT — REGIONAL NEWS — Two people have been charged following drug trafficking investigations in Sioux Lookout, with police reporting seizures of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, hydromorphone and cash.
  The Ontario Provincial Police outlined the arrests in tw
  
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• Northwestern Ontario’s October 25–27 forecast brings northern wind warnings

  25-10-2026 13:26 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Northwestern Ontario Weather: Northern Wind Warnings, Freezing Nights and Tuesday Shower Chances
  Three-day forecast: Sunday, October 25, to Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  THUNDER BAY — WEATHER — Strong winds remain a concern across the Far North on Sunday, while communities farther south face a gusty day followed by freezing nights. Monday brings lighter winds across much of Northwestern Ontario, before shower chances return to several districts Tuesday.
  Plan for a cold start to the school and w
  
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• How Video Subtitles Improve Accessibility, Engagement, and Online Communication

  25-10-2026 13:26 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Whether it’s a news report, an educational video or a business presentation or social media update, video is a necessary component of Internet communication. But some times the spoken word does not convey the message sufficiently. Many viewers’ hearing may be impaired, they may be in a noisy environment, they may speak a different language, or they may prefer to read along with the videos. To overcome these issues, subtitles can be used to facilitate understanding of video content and make i
  
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• NetNewsLedger NewsHawks’ October 25, 2026 briefing – latest Global headlines, Canadian tariffs, First Nations, Regional Mining

  25-10-2026 12:55 via NetNewsLedger
  
  NewsHawks Sunday Briefing: October 25, 2026 — The Stories to Watch
  THUNDER BAY — NEWS — Municipal election day is almost here. For Thunder Bay residents, Monday’s vote is the most immediate decision on a Sunday news agenda that also includes changes to American tariffs, new industrial funding and a national meeting involving First Nations and first ministers.
  Internationally, Brazil is choosing its president, Saudi Arabia is reporting fresh missile and drone interceptions, and a proposed
  
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• Leme Rides Into PBR History as Austin Gamblers Clinch Playoff Bye

  25-10-2026 12:34 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Jose Vitor Leme breaks PBR’s 90-point ride record and wins his third Teams MVP as Austin beats Oklahoma and clinches a 2026 playoff bye
  Career 90-point ride No. 95, a record third Teams MVP award and a postseason bye — Jose Vitor Leme delivers a Saturday night to remember in Kansas City
  KANSAS CITY, Missouri — RODEO — Hang on to your hats, bull riding fans — Jose Vitor Leme just rode his way into another chapter of PBR history!
  The three-time world champion covered Moonlight Graham for
  
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• When a Google Review Is Fake: What Canadian Small Businesses Can Actually Do

  25-10-2026 12:24 via NetNewsLedger
  
  THUNDER BAY – A restaurant owner opens a laptop and discovers a one-star Google review from a name nobody recognizes. A contractor sees an accusation about a job that appears never to have happened. A retail shop receives several suspicious ratings in quick succession. In each case, the initial reaction may be the same: How do we get this removed?
  For businesses in Thunder Bay, Kenora, Dryden and communities across Canada, online reviews can influence the first impression a prospective custome
  
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• Anishinabek Police Suspend Crime Stoppers Use Following Reported Data Breach

  25-10-2026 12:16 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Anishinabek Police suspend Crime Stoppers use after a reported breach. APS says internal systems are not involved; direct reporting options are not anonymous
  APS says some data linked to programs serving its communities was affected, but its internal police systems are not involved
  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – The Anishinabek Police Service (APS) is suspending its use of Crime Stoppers following a reported cybersecurity incident involving Navigate360, the third-party provider of a platform used by C
  
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• Niagara artist paints 'love letter to Canada' on retired classic airplane in her Wainfleet, Ont., yard

  25-10-2026 09:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Niagara artist Paula Jane Marie has taken love for all things Canadian to another level with an unusual canvas in her yard in Ontario's Wainfleet township: an airplane featuring her paintings of a moose, loons and, of course, a beaver.
  
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• Thunder Bay Weather October 24–26: Warm Saturday, Showers and Thunderstorm Risk

  24-10-2026 13:26 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Thunder Bay Weather: Warm Saturday Brings Showers and Thunderstorm Risk Before Temperatures Drop Sharply
  NetNewsLedger Weather Desk | Saturday, October 24, 2026
  THUNDER BAY, ON — Northwestern Ontario is in for a weekend of changing weather, with unusually warm temperatures Saturday giving way to cooler conditions Sunday and a return to frosty mornings by Monday.
  Thunder Bay could reach 18°C on Saturday, approximately 10 degrees above the normal daytime high for this time of October. However,
  
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• How to Keep an Air Purifier Running During Wildfire-Related Power Outages

  24-10-2026 11:43 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Keeping an air purifier running during a wildfire-related outage requires two things: enough filtration for the room you are using, and enough stored electricity to maintain that filtration. A battery that keeps the display illuminated is not much help if the purifier is operating too slowly to clean the space effectively.
  The most practical approach is to prepare one suitable room, establish the purifier setting you will use, and size backup power around that setting. This gives you a defined j
  
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• ROUND-UP: Interviews with Thunder Bay, Ont., mayoral candidates ahead of Oct. 26 election

  24-10-2026 10:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  In just a couple days, residents in Thunder Bay, Ont., will be electing a new mayor, as incumbent Ken Boshcoff is not seeking re-election. CBC News reached out to all 10 candidates on the ballot seeking on-camera interviews about what issues matter most to them. Of these, seven responded. Each candidate was given the same questions and the same amount of time to answer them. Here are their interviews, in alphabetical order by last name.
  
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• Pikangikum First Nation receives special Stanley Cup visit

  24-10-2026 10:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  The NHL and Hockey Hall of Fame brought the Stanley Cup for a visit to Pikangikum First Nation.
  
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• Thunder Bay Police Lay Firearm, Drug and Driving Charges After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree

  24-10-2026 00:31 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Thunder Bay police charge Terry Allen Pelto after an alleged flight from police and loaded handgun seizure
  Police allege a driver refused a traffic stop before a K9 Unit officer located him with a loaded handgun, other weapons and suspected drugs.
  THUNDER BAY — October 23, 2026 — A 38-year-old man faces numerous charges after Thunder Bay police say a driver refused to stop for an officer, later crashed into a tree and fled on foot.
  Police allege the suspect was carrying a loaded handgun with
  
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• Bill C-39 Faces Scientific and First Nations Scrutiny Over Fast-Tracked Development

  24-10-2026 00:20 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Scientists are seeking stronger environmental safeguards, while First Nations leaders and Indigenous business advocate Jason Rasevych warn that faster approvals must respect rights, consent and community decision-making
  THUNDER BAY — POLITICAL ANALYSIS — Ottawa’s push to accelerate major projects is facing challenges on two fronts: scientists concerned about environmental safeguards and First Nations leaders warning that development timelines cannot override Indigenous rights.
  The debate o
  
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• Thunder Bay Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Reported Stabbing

  23-10-2026 20:59 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Thunder Bay police charged Abeel Andaberhan with aggravated assault after a reported stabbing
  Police say an adult male suffered serious injuries in an October 22 incident near Vickers Street and Syndicate Avenue
  THUNDER BAY — A 24-year-old man faces an aggravated assault charge after Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to an incident that left another man hospitalized with injuries consistent with a stabbing.
  Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of Vickers Street and
  
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• Indigenous issues the focus of final forum for mayoral candidates in Thunder Bay, Ont.

  23-10-2026 18:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  The first-ever Indigenous mayoral candidates forum in Thunder Bay, Ont., drew more than 100 people Thursday evening, giving those vying for election one last chance to take to the stage before Monday’s vote. The event, hosted by the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) and Fort William First Nation, highlighted issues that matter most to Indigenous voters, with candidates questioned on their commitments to truth and reconciliation.
  
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• Provincial government proposing digital version of Ontario photo ID

  23-10-2026 16:27 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  The province is proposing a digital version of the Ontario Photo Card, which provides government-issued identification to people without a driver’s licence, the ministry of public and business service delivery and procurement announced Friday.
  
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• Thunder Bay’s October 23–25 weekend forecast brings mild temperatures, a Saturday shower and thunderstorm risk

  23-10-2026 15:19 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Thunder Bay Weekend Weather: Saturday Warmth and Shower Risk Before a Windy Sunday Cooldown
  Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, 2026
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – A mild start to the weekend will give way to a cooler Sunday across Thunder Bay and surrounding communities. Saturday brings an afternoon shower chance and a risk of a thunderstorm.
  Friday morning conditions
  At 7 a.m. EDT Friday, Thunder Bay Airport reported mist, a temperature of 7.4°C and visibility of two kilometres. Humidity
  
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• Peter Collins Receives NADF Excellence in Leadership Award

  23-10-2026 14:02 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Peter Collins receives NADF’s Excellence in Leadership Award for decades of First Nations service and Indigenous business development in Northern Ontario
  Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO recognized in Thunder Bay for decades of First Nations leadership and economic development
  FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Peter Collins, chief executive officer of Chi Mino Ozhitoowin LP, has received the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund’s Excellence in Leadership Award, recognizing a career spanning First Nations gove
  
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• How Singapore, India and Australia Built Their Tech Industries

  23-10-2026 13:30 via NetNewsLedger
  
  The Article How Singapore, India and Australia Built Their Tech Industries by NetNewsLedger World News first appeared on NetNewsLedger - Your Home for Thunder Bay News, Indigenous Perspectives, and Northern Ontario Headlines
  
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• Northwestern Ontario Weather: Friday Warmth Gives Way to Gusty Winds and a Sunday Cooldown

  23-10-2026 13:07 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Northwestern Ontario’s October 23–25 forecast brings Friday warmth, gusty Saturday winds, showers and a Sunday cooldown, plus school bus and marine updates
  Three-day forecast: Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, 2026
  Thunder Bay – Weather Desk — It is a relatively balmy 7°C this morning in Thunder Bay, you won’t need to put mittens on your kittens as they head off to school.
  However from the Weather Desk, keep a warm coat handy even if Friday feels more like early fall. Environ
  
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• Meta Hit With Record $25bn Fine Over Facebook Data Lies

  23-10-2026 13:05 via NetNewsLedger
  
  SANTA FE NM – LEGAL – A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for lying to the public about how it handled Facebook user data. It is the biggest fine Meta has ever faced. The case ties back to the old Cambridge Analytica scandal and covers more than a decade of broken promises to users.Quick TakeA judge ordered Meta to pay $25bn after a jury found the company lied about user data for over 11 years.The case stems from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where outside firms used Fa
  
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• Calls for next mayor of Thunder Bay, Ont., to tackle public safety with compassion

  23-10-2026 10:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Social service agencies and some businesses in Thunder Bay, Ont., are calling on the city’s next mayor and council to promote a collaborative approach to addressing public safety concerns. With the city poised to elect a new mayor in next week's municipal election, safety issues — particularly in the downtown cores — are a high priority.
  
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• A new era: Lakehead University Thunderwolves welcome new men's basketball head coach

  23-10-2026 10:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  The Lakehead University Thunderwolves are ready to tip off their home opener this Saturday in Thunder Bay Ont. CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier had a chance to chat with the men's new head coach ahead of the big game.
  
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• Unhoused people facing hostility ahead of Thunder Bay, Ont., election: shelter staff

  22-10-2026 18:46 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Unhoused people in Thunder Bay, Ont., have faced increased hostility since homelessness and housing affordability became leading political issues ahead of the municipal election on Monday, according to staff at a local homeless shelter.
  
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