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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

‘Tough times’: College to temporarily suspend 3 more programs

‘Tough times’: College to temporarily suspend 3 more programs

Despite a number of challenges, school officials say they continue to pursue new partnerships, launch new programming.
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Canada Post warns of potential strike on Friday, local utility encourages e-billing

Canada Post warns of potential strike on Friday, local utility encourages e-billing

The Crown corporation says it received strike notices for both urban and rural carriers.
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‘Right place at the right time’: officer says first aid training saved a life

‘Right place at the right time’: officer says first aid training saved a life

Const. Paul Kainulainen was awarded a St. John Ambulance life-saving award on Tuesday.
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Thunder Bay has the province's highest opioid overdose death rate, again

Thunder Bay has the province's highest opioid overdose death rate, again

New data from the Ontario Office of the Chief Coroner shows 80 deaths in the city in 2024.
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Rural fire officials urge caution as dry conditions persist

Rural fire officials urge caution as dry conditions persist

Neebing Emergency Services says fire bans are in effect in its community and a number of other rural municipalities.
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First Nation evacuated due to massive wildfire

First Nation evacuated due to massive wildfire

Residents from Wabaseemoong have left the community, as one of the two blazes near the First Nation is on its doorstep.
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Evacuation Alert: Out-of-control forest fire near Atikokan

Evacuation Alert: Out-of-control forest fire near Atikokan

Ministry of Natural Resources says ‘increased behaviour’ is to blame for the alert, caused by the blaze, designated as Fort Frances 4.
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'All kinds of voices’: Hajdu pledges unity in the face of US economic threats

'All kinds of voices’: Hajdu pledges unity in the face of US economic threats

Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu is the new Minister of Jobs and Families.
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‘Missed opportunity’: Indigenous org leaving library on bad terms

‘Missed opportunity’: Indigenous org leaving library on bad terms

Anishinabek Employment and Training Services has been leasing space from the Thunder Bay Public Library since 2018, has been told they have to vacate.
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Hajdu out as Minister of Indigenous Services, will take on new role

Hajdu out as Minister of Indigenous Services, will take on new role

The veteran cabinet minister now holds the Minister of Jobs and Families portfolio, regains minister responsible for FedNor title.
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