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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

'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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UPDATED: Timing is everything: north-side area candidates react to federal election call

UPDATED: Timing is everything: north-side area candidates react to federal election call

The 37-day campaign comes amidst tensions, trade war with the United States.
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Eyes on the water and in the air: First Nation to resume fishing enforcement

Eyes on the water and in the air: First Nation to resume fishing enforcement

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg will resume patrols, checkpoints on and near White Lake.
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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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UPDATED: Former city police chief named Thunder Bay-area Conservative candidate

UPDATED: Former city police chief named Thunder Bay-area Conservative candidate

Bob Herman has been chosen by the party to run in Thunder Bay-Superior North.
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‘Overjoyed’ and ‘honoured’: more King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients recognized

‘Overjoyed’ and ‘honoured’: more King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients recognized

Thunder Bay addictions recovery advocate and North Shore hockey coach and sports-booster celebrated
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