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Chelsea Carey takes bronze at Scotties
Chelsea Carey won the bronze medal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, beating Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville 7-4 on Sunday. More read comments
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Thunder Bay man charged in laundromat robbery
Police have charged a Thunder Bay, Ont., man in connection with an armed robbery at a laundromat Friday night.
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Suspect sets fire to clothes and pillows at Thunder Bay department store
Police say fast-acting customers doused the flames and prevented further damage.
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OPP investigate death of Delbert Sainnawap of Mishkeegogamang First Nation
On February 23, 2017 a Mishkeegogamang Lake First Nation resident sought medical treatment at Mishkeegogamang Health Centre for an injury he had sustained earlier in the week. The male was airlifted to Thunder Bay for medical treatment and subsequently passed away in hospital
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Ottawa man last seen in Thunder Bay's Limbrick Street area in 2016 still missing: police
An Ottawa man is still missing after last being seen in Thunder Bay, Ont. in November 2016, according to police in the northwestern Ontario city.
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Randel Wabasse sentenced for 2014 Thunder Bay north side killing
A Thunder Bay resident has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced in the killing of a 46-year-old man at a north side Thunder Bay apartment complex in 2014.
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Vehicle crashes into Kenora, Ont. restaurant, sends 4 to hospital
Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora say four people were taken to hospital after a vehicle crashed into a local restaurant Thursday.
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Defence applies for stay of Adam Capay's murder charge, says Charter rights violated by time in segregation
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Lawyers for a northern Ontario First Nation man charged with first degree murder are arguing that the charge should be stayed after his lengthy stay in solitary confinement.
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Be careful on that snowmobile!
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Eighteen people have died so far this year, most of them by falling through ice
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Why this northern Ontario chef is championing the 'ugly,' 'slimy,' much maligned northern pike
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A northwestern Ontario chef is on a mission to popularize a freshwater fish that hasn't traditionally shown up on many dinner plates.
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Diversity is more than just white and non-white: Lakehead University human rights advocate
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If Canadians truly value multiculturalism, they must make room for more diverse voices to be heard, says Dreeni Geer, the director of the human rights and equity office at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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Canada Reads finalist Sheila Watt-Cloutier speaks about Right to Be Cold in Thunder Bay
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CBC Thunder Bay invites you to think about The Right to Be Cold, by Inuk activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier. She will be joining CBC's Cathy Alex onstage at Waverley Public Library for a discussion of the book on Wednesday March 1 at 7 p.m.
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'Such courage': How one First Nation is fighting opioid addiction
People in Eabametoong First Nation say government-provided drug counselling isn't enough to keep the opioid addiction crisis plaguing their northern Ontario community at bay. That's why residents have largely taken the fight on themselves.
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Deputy education minister visits Thunder Bay
Bruce Rodrigues, Ontario’s Ministry of Education Deputy Minister, is in town to tour local schools and discuss programs with administration and staff.
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Northwestern Ontario filmmaker one of the inaugural recipients of CBC film funding
The coming-of-age of a 60-year-old Chinese-Canadian woman whose husband is having an affair, a story of survival on frigid Lake Superior and a unique ghost story are all set to be put to film, in part, due to funding from a new CBC initiative.
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Curbside garbage limit will be 2 containers in 2017 - but not yet
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Garbage collection limits will be decreased in 2017, but council can still implement a new system.
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Thunder Bay residents more charitable than most, StatsCan numbers suggest
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New data shows Thunder Bay has among the most charitable donors per capita
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Matt Murray and cupcakes net 8K for humane society
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The Thunder Bay animal shelter says the money is paying for vet care for new dogs
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Police searching for man charged with manslaughter in Thunder Bay
A 42-year-old man charged in 2016 with manslaughter missed a court appearance Tuesday in Thunder Bay, according to city police.
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After a decade, this First Nation has clean tap water — but 71 others don't
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Makayla McWatch had her first sip of tap water last summer — at age 11. Her community, Pic Mobert First Nation, spent a decade under a boil-water advisory. It's one of 18 Indigenous communities to recently get off the federal government's long-term water list. But at the same time, a dozen more were added.
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Roots to Harvest ready for first 'urban training farm'
Roots to Harvest and Lakehead Public Schools have announced plans to create an urban training farm on the grounds of the Victoria Park training Centre, and expect good things to start growing this spring.
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7 Earth-like planets found orbiting star 39 light-years away
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Scientists have discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a small star 39 light-years away, with several planets believed to be capable of having water.
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Why Thunder Bay's business community wants to build closer ties with musicians
Members of Thunder Bay's business community, and music community are getting together on Wednesday at an event hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, to discuss how they can work together for economic benefit.
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'I needed to be part of my community to do this' : Marcia Brown Martel on Sixties Scoop win
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The woman who led thousands of Indigenous adoptees to a hard-won victory in the Sixties Scoop lawsuit says she could not have done it if she had not reconnected with her roots.
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Audio 'It gives me hope':Thunder deputy police chief on building relationship with Indigenous community
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Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., have formed a Sudden Death Committee to examine how the service handles every death, whether it was a homicide, an accident or by natural causes. Its formation is one of the tangible outcomes of a visit made to Saskatchewan in November 2016 by the deputy chief and an executive officer.
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Chippewa wildlife park to close as Thunder Bay city council ratifies budget
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A 3.13 per cent increase in city spending to be covered by existing taxpayers won't include keeping Chippewa Park's zoo open.
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2 men confirmed dead on Lake Nipigon after snowmobiles went through ice
The bodies of two men from Rocky Bay First Nation have been pulled from Lake Nipigon in northwestern Ontario after their snowmobiles appeared to go through the ice last week.
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Experience the outdoors during Kingfisher's open house
Showshoeing, cross-country skiing and an evening bonfire will highlight the Kingfisher Outdoor Education Centre’s open house this Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
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Canada's best young alpine skiers to take to the slopes in Thunder Bay
Some of the best 14 and 15 year-old downhill skiers in Canada are in Thunder Bay, Ont. this week to compete for the national championships.
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Analysis Hydro bills will be the focus as Queen's Park resumes
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Three issues will dominate the agenda at the Ontario Legislature this spring: hydro, hydro and hydro.
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LRCA draws on Sasquatch legend for new T-shirt
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The number of Bigfoot sightings in the Thunder Bay region is on the rise.
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All inmates at this Ontario jail suffer from mental illness or addictions, human rights commissioner says
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Indigenous people in jail in Kenora, Ont., experience "cultural disruption", says the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
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Thunder Bay marks the spot on 'celestial map'; asteroid now bears its name
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The city of Thunder Bay, Ont., is getting a "cosmic shoutout" from the International Astronomical Union, which has accepted a proposal to name an asteroid after the city.
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Audio Meet the father-daughter team running a Harley Davidson dealership, and a bowling alley, in Thunder Bay
A family-run business in Thunder Bay, Ont. is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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Hearings resume for Kenora, Ont. lawyer accused of misconduct on residential school files
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The Law Society of Upper Canada has completed its case, including testimony from 14 witnesses at the misconduct hearing for Kenora, Ont. lawyer. Now Doug Keshen begins his defence.
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Audio 'It makes me feel proud of myself' : Art lessons empower Indigenous students
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The healing power of art was on display Friday at a First Nations high school art show in Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Warm weather, but not quite record-breaking, expected for Family Day weekend
People looking to take advantage of the outdoors on the Family Day long weekend can expect weather that's quite a bit warmer than normal for this time of year, according to Environment Canada.
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Ontario calls inquest into artist Moses Beaver's death at Thunder Bay District Jail
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An inquest, announced on Friday, may provide answers into how a talented Indigenous artist came to die in jail.
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Thunder Bay Hydro says power restored after Friday collision between dump truck and hydro pole
Police, hydro crews and investigators with the Ministry of Labour were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision near the access to Chippewa Park, south of Thunder Bay, Ont. Friday morning.
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Dog who starved to death dumped in Thunder Bay park: SPCA
Investigators with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Thunder Bay, Ont. say they're looking for more information about the body of a puppy that appeared to be dumped in a city park.
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Fish for free with family in Ontario Feb. 18 to 20
Fishing enthusiasts and families just out for some fun on the ice can fish for free this Family Day weekend in Ontario, from February 18 to 20.
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'Wonderful Christmassy type event': Kenora marks 10th Week of Action Against Poverty
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The tenth annual Week of Action Against Poverty, in Kenora, will wrap up Saturday, with the completion of more than 30 community-based projects.
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Audio 'I'm concerned we're pushing this off': Boulevard Lake dam fix planned for 2019
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Debate at city hall Wednesday around the High Street retaining wall in Thunder Bay, Ont. touched off a discussion about other major infrastructure priorities in the city.
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Artist Moses Beaver's sister dies in car accident on way to making his funeral arrangments
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Mary Wabasse was killed in a car crash Wednesday while on her way to make funeral arrangements for her brother, artist Moses (Amik) Beaver, who died Monday.
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Mary Wabasse, 58, killed in Thunder Bay Highway 102 crash
Ontario Provincial Police say one person was killed in a collision between a transport truck and an SUV on Highway 102 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Wednesday.
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'Caring and kindness' at the heart of soon-to-close Harbour Youth Services
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The head of a long-running non-profit that runs after-school programming for children in Thunder Bay, Ont. says a lack of stable funding is behind its decision to close.
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Talks on High Street's rock retaining wall continue at city hall
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Thunder Bay engineering officials say the stone-covered wall on High Street needs work, and soon.
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'It's wonderful' says northern Ontario school official of $3.6M to create new daycare spaces
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The Ministry of Education is giving the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board and the Kenora District Services Board, in northwestern Ontario, $3.6-million to create state of the art child care spaces at five schools.
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'He wanted help': First Nations artist Moses Beaver dies in Thunder Bay, Ont., jail
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The death of artist Moses (Amik) Beaver in a Thunder Bay, Ont., jail highlights the lack of mental health services in remote First Nations, the chief of Beaver's community says.
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