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Matt Prokopchuk

Matt Prokopchuk

Matt joins the Newswatch team after more than 15 years working in print and broadcast media in Thunder Bay, where he was born and raised. A lover of music, he refuses to part with his (still growing) CD collection.

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Recent Work by Matt

Province approves nearly $19 million for local HART Hub

Province approves nearly $19 million for local HART Hub

CEO Juanita Lawson says they’re effectively soft launching the hub, bringing more services online as staffing, funding allows.
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‘Very disrespectful’: Thunder Bay injured workers advocate upset with election date

‘Very disrespectful’: Thunder Bay injured workers advocate upset with election date

April 28 federal election falls on the same day as the National Day of Mourning for killed, injured workers.
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'Messy' weather system to hit the city, region starting tonight

'Messy' weather system to hit the city, region starting tonight

Environment Canada meteorologist says to expect snow, possible ice pellet mix.
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Something would need to change to save suspended college programs

Something would need to change to save suspended college programs

Fewer international student spaces, declining domestic enrollment, and other factors cited as reasons for the current halt.
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Federal election returning offices open in Thunder Bay-area ridings

Federal election returning offices open in Thunder Bay-area ridings

Returning officers say voters will start receiving their information cards on April 7.
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Morrisseau art fraud investigation gets international attention

Morrisseau art fraud investigation gets international attention

Thunder Bay police Insp. Jason Rybak invited to present at Canada-Italy forum on crimes against cultural property earlier this month.
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New police presence at Dryden High School to build positive interactions with students, says board

New police presence at Dryden High School to build positive interactions with students, says board

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, OPP partner on installing dedicated community engagement officer.
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'Worried sick’: local family pleads for help with loved one jailed in Cambodia

'Worried sick’: local family pleads for help with loved one jailed in Cambodia

Chris Lemieux charged with drug trafficking in the southeast Asian country, family insists he’s innocent.
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Expect usual spring ‘roller coaster ride’ in the weather, Environment Canada says

Expect usual spring ‘roller coaster ride’ in the weather, Environment Canada says

So far, region seeing normal, or slightly above normal temperatures.
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Indigenous Services Minister 'honoured' to still hold the portfolio

Indigenous Services Minister 'honoured' to still hold the portfolio

Patty Hajdu retains that role in Mark Carney’s transitional cabinet.
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