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• Thunder Bay’s CEDC Board Welcomes New Member, Sarah Lewis

  22-08-2023 18:57 via netnewsledger.com
  
  THUNDER BAY – BUSINESS – Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has recently expanded its Board of Directors with the addition of Sarah Lewis. This move is expected to amplify the board’s capabilities and bring forth a wealth of experience in economic development.
  Barry Streib, the Chair of the Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Lewis to our team at the Thunder Bay CEDC. Her vast
  
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• Border Cats edge Waterloo 7-6, winning nine of their last 10 at Port Arthur Stadium

  20-06-2026 13:41 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Border Cats Outlast Waterloo 7-6 as Home-Field Heat Continues
  THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Border Cats are turning Port Arthur Stadium into a tough place for visiting clubs to breathe.
  The Cats made it nine wins in their last 10 home games Friday night, grinding out a 7-6 victory over the Waterloo Bucks before 905 fans. With the win, Thunder Bay took three of four from Waterloo and pulled its record back to .500 at 13-13.
  Fisher’s Eighth-Inning Bloop Sends Cats Home Happy
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• June 20, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Showers, Cool Air, and a Thunderstorm Risk

  20-06-2026 13:33 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay weather for June 20, 2026: Mostly cloudy and cool at 10.5°C, with showers, a thunderstorm risk, a high of 19°C, and more unsettled weather into Sunday and Monday.
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay starts this Saturday under mostly cloudy skies with a damp, cool feel in the air. As of 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature is 10.5°C, with humidity sitting high at 92 percent and a light southwest wind at 8 km/h. The barometric pressure is 101.2 kPa and falling, pointing
  
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• Shelter-in-Place Remains in Effect in Constance Lake First Nation

  20-06-2026 13:25 via netnewsledger.com
  
  CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION — NEWS — A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the area around Ma-Chitch Crescent in Constance Lake First Nation as police continue to respond to an active investigation involving reports of possibly armed individuals at large.
  The latest update from police, issued at 5:25 a.m., states that residents should remain inside their homes and that the public should avoid the area.
  Members of the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP
  
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• A Thunder Bay company is flying high with the growth of its helicopter fleet

  20-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A helicopter company based in Thunder Bay, Ont., is growing. Wisk Air Helicopters has added a new helicopter to its fleet, as part of its plans to expand across northwestern Ontario. The CBC's Mary-Jean Cormier headed to the hangar to check it out and speak with the company's founder and president.
  
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• Province presents plans for re-routing, expanding Highway 11/17 from Harbour Expressway to Kakabeka

  19-06-2026 23:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is planning to expand and re-route a portion of Highway 11/17, between the Harbour Expressway in Thunder Bay and Kakabeka in Oliver Paipoonge.
  
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• How the World Cup is Impacting Canada

  19-06-2026 14:26 via netnewsledger.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is the biggest in the history of the competition, with more nations and matches than ever before. We also have three co-hosts and while much attention has been afforded to USA and Mexico, Canada have two host cities. With that in mind, how is the World Cup impacting the country?
  FIFA Estimations
  Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA estimated Canada would enjoy up to $3.8 billion in “positive economic output” thanks to hosting the tournament. Not only is Canada set to
  
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• June 19, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Outlook – Sunny Start Before Clouds Build Later Today

  19-06-2026 12:28 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay weather for June 19, 2026: mainly sunny and cool near 7°C this morning, increasing cloudiness later today, a high of 21°C, and showers likely Saturday.
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Thunder Bay begins Friday with a crisp but bright morning, as mainly sunny skies and rising pressure bring a calmer start to the day. Temperatures are cool near 7°C, but conditions will warm steadily, with cloud cover expected to increase late this morning.
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• Border Cats beat Waterloo 9-5, winning for the eighth time in nine home games

  19-06-2026 12:21 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Border Cats Roar Past Waterloo 9-5 to Keep Home-Field Roll Going
  THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Border Cats are making Port Arthur Stadium a tough place for visiting clubs to steal a win.
  The Cats bounced back in the nightcap Thursday, taking down the Waterloo Bucks 9-5 to earn a split of their day-night doubleheader and notch their eighth win in their last nine home games.
  Thunder Bay, now 12-13 on the season, dropped the opener in front of a lively School Day crowd of 2,425 before finding
  
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• Two fugitives arrested in Ontario in Alberta $5M investor fraud investigation

  19-06-2026 12:14 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Two Fugitives Arrested in Ontario in $5M Alberta Financial Crime Investigation
  CALGARY — Two people who were wanted on Canada-wide warrants in connection with an Alberta financial crime investigation have been arrested in Ontario and returned to Alberta.
  The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Integrated Market Enforcement Team in Calgary says the arrests were made in Algonquin Highlands, Ont., with support from the Ontario Provincial Police.
  The case involves allegations that n
  
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• Northwestern Ontario hamlet launches campaign over community hall ownership

  19-06-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The community of Waldhof in northwestern Ontario has launched a public campaign over the ownership of its community hall. The hall is owned by the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, but the community says it's been covering the costs of maintenance, utilities, and insurance.
  
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• Neskantaga First Nation questions Bill C-37 as Ottawa promises action on decades-long drinking water crisis

  19-06-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Neskantaga First Nation is raising concerns about the federal government's newly introduced First Nations Clean Water Act, arguing the legislation does not go far enough to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction over water despite being presented as a landmark step toward ending long-standing drinking water problems on reserves.
  
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• Bail reform is now law as Bill C-14 targets repeat violent offenders and tougher sentencing

  19-06-2026 02:42 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Bail reform now law as Bill C-14 receives Royal Assent
  OTTAWA — Canada’s federal bail and sentencing reform legislation is now law after Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, received Royal Assent on June 15.
  The changes, which largely come into force July 15, will make bail harder to obtain in specified cases involving repeat violent offending, organized crime, home invasion, auto theft, human trafficking and extortion.
  For Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, the legislat
  
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• Ontario homicide probe leads to Winnipeg arrest, threat charges and first-degree murder charge

  19-06-2026 02:38 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Ontario Homicide Investigation Leads to Arrest in Winnipeg Threat Case
  WINNIPEG — A 52-year-old Ontario man has been charged after police investigating a homicide in the Township of Greater Madawaska uncovered information about an alleged threat to a downtown Winnipeg business.
  The case spans Ontario and Manitoba and underscores the importance of cross-provincial policing when public safety threats move across jurisdictional lines.
  OPP say homicide investigation led police to Winnipeg
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• Three charged after OPP seize suspected fentanyl and cocaine in Fort Frances Drug Bust

  19-06-2026 02:33 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Three Charged After OPP Search Warrant at Fort Frances Apartment
  FORT FRANCES — Three Fort Frances-area residents are facing drug-related charges after police executed a search warrant at an Osborne Street apartment on June 17.
  Ontario Provincial Police say officers seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine, currency and trafficking-related property with an estimated combined street value of $42,000.
  The case is part of continuing police enforcement aimed at drug trafficking in the Rainy River
  
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• Premier Doug Ford compares new Thunder Bay, Ont., jail to Four Seasons Hotel after latest inmate inquest

  18-06-2026 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for comparing the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, which is under construction, to a Fours Season Hotel. Ford's comments come in the wake of the inquest for Kevin Mamakwa, an inmate who died at the century-old jail in 2020. He was the nephew of Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, who said the premier's comments expose "the real Doug Ford."
  
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• Thunder Bay Art Gallery pauses construction of new $75M waterfront building

  18-06-2026 17:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is temporarily halting construction of its new waterfront building for three months while it reviews the project's finances, schedule and overall delivery plan, the executive director announced Thursday.
  
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• These First Nations say they've completed Ontario's first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment

  18-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’t supporting or opposing the development.
  Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they’ve authorized the project, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms.
  
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• Step back in time: Thunder Bay's history on foot

  18-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Thunder Bay Museum's historical walking tours are back for 2026. Watch the CBC's Matt Fratpietro as he takes a short tour of the north core to learn about the history that shaped the city.
  
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• 2 First Nations say Ontario's 1st Anishinaabe-led impact assessment is done, possibly allowing mining project

  18-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’t supporting or opposing the development.
  Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation say they’ve authorized the project, but only if First Mining Gold meets 35 negotiated terms.
  
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• Uncollected used tires a 'widespread provincial issue' according to dealer's association

  18-06-2026 00:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario auto shops, tire dealers, and municipalities are still grappling with uncollected used tires, which are piling up across Ontario due to a change in the province's tire regulation.
  
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• June 17, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Cool and Cloudy with Showers Possible

  17-06-2026 15:00 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay begins this Wednesday with a cool, damp feel under mostly cloudy skies. The air is nearly saturated, with humidity sitting at 95%, and fog patches are expected to lift through the morning. While the day will not be a washout, residents should keep an umbrella nearby as scattered showers remain possible.
  Today’s Weather Overview
  Current Conditions
  As of 8:00 AM EDT at Thunder Bay Airport, the temperature is 8.0°C, with a dew point of 7.3°C, making the morning feel cool a
  
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• No place for 'hate' or 'divisiveness': Politicians condemn white nationalist group's visit to northern Ontario

  17-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Politicians are condemning a white nationalist group’s visits to northern Ontario, saying their presence is not welcome — a sentiment echoed in some other communities where Second Sons Canada members have been seen in recent months.
  
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• No place for ‘hate’ or ‘divisiveness’: Politicians condemn white nationalist group’s visit to northern Ontario

  17-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Politicians are condemning a white nationalist group’s visits to northern Ontario, saying their presence is not welcome — a sentiment echoed in some other communities where Second Sons Canada members have been seen in recent months.
  
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• Grand Council Treaty 3 ramps up zebra mussel monitoring as invasive species threat grows

  17-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Grand Council Treaty 3 — the traditional government of the Anishinaabe nation — is expanding its annual zebra mussel monitoring program this summer as concerns grow about the invasive species spreading into waters across northwestern Ontario.
  
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• Ontario invests $2.8M in Thunder Bay and Marathon ports to boost northern trade

  17-06-2026 00:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ontario government is investing more than $2.8 million in upgrades to two northwestern Ontario port facilities as it looks to strengthen domestic supply chains, expand east-west trade and reduce reliance on U.S. markets.
  
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• Premier Doug Ford highlights Thunder Bay primary care funding as clinic connects more than 8,000 patients

  17-06-2026 00:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Ford Highlights Primary Care Expansion During Thunder Bay Visit
  THUNDER BAY — Premier Doug Ford visited the Port Arthur Health Centre in Thunder Bay today to highlight provincial funding aimed at connecting more residents to family doctors, nurse practitioners and primary care teams.
  The province says the clinic has received $958,500 through Ontario’s $3.4-billion Primary Care Action Plan and has already signed up more than 8,000 patients since August 2025 — nearly three times
  
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• Indigenous language interpreter at Queen's Park remembered for tireless advocacy

  16-06-2026 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Anishininiimowin interpreter at Queen’s Park is being remembered for his work as an advocate for land, water and language in northwestern Ontario. John Cutfeet was a member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI). He died unexpectedly on June 9 at 65 years old, prompting condolences from First Nation leaders and organizations all over social media. Here's some of what's been shared about him since his passing.
  
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• Keewaytinook Okimakanak eHealth launches specialized retinal screening program for remote First Nations

  16-06-2026 20:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) eHealth launched its KO Teleophthalmology Program on June 11 to improve access to diabetic retinal screening and specialized eye care services for remote First Nations in northern Ontario. In addition to virtual care pathways, the new program will train local health-care teams and community telemedicine coordinators to use specialized retinal cameras to screen members in 27 of these communities regularly.
  
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• Premier Doug Ford – Ontario invests $2.8M in Thunder Bay and Marathon port upgrades to boost trade

  16-06-2026 20:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Ontario Invests $2.8M in Lake Superior Port Upgrades to Strengthen East-West Trade
  THUNDER BAY — Ontario is investing more than $2.8 million in port infrastructure in Thunder Bay and Marathon as part of a broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains, expand east-west trade corridors and reduce reliance on U.S. markets.
  Funding targets Thunder Bay and Marathon port facilities
  The province announced June 16 that it is providing $2,804,955 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corpo
  
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