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Northwest Monitor, July 21/19

First, we start in Thunder bay, where the Stanley Cup finally made its way.

It’s making its way around the continent, as players from the St. Louis Blues celebrate their victory with fans, and that included defenseman and Thunder Bay native Robert Bortuzzo.

He shared the cup with fans at the DaVinci Centre on Tuesday, and had one word to describe the feeling.

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He could be the next prime minister of Canada.

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is trying to pick up votes where ever he can prior to the October federal election.

In a scrum on the Kenora Harbourfront, Scheer started off by talking about scrapping the federal carbon tax.

Tim Davidson has more.

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The new Chief Executive Officer of the Dryden Regional Health Centre says she`s excited for the new challenge.

The appointment of Doreen Armstrong-Ross comes at a time when the hospital is enjoying several success stories and new programming.

Mike Ebbeling talks to the long-time hospital worker about recent achievements and the expansion of local programs.

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The 25th Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship has come and gone.

It’s become one of the premier tournaments in northwestern Ontario, attracting anglers from across Canada and the US.

Randy Thoms has this look some of that early history.

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  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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