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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

Alstom layoffs scheduled to begin in May, union says

Alstom layoffs scheduled to begin in May, union says

The trimming of the workforce is expected to happen in stages until the end of August as the contract to build LRV streetcars for Toronto winds down.
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‘High expectations’: NAN congratulates new Prime Minister, expects government to uphold treaties

‘High expectations’: NAN congratulates new Prime Minister, expects government to uphold treaties

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler’s statement says First Nations must be ‘true partners’ in mineral and resource projects.
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'Crucial step toward stabilizing health services'

'Crucial step toward stabilizing health services'

Hopes are high a new funding model will help address a doctor shortage in Kenora and Sioux Lookout
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UPDATED: Patty Hajdu to return to Parliament Hill for a fourth term

UPDATED: Patty Hajdu to return to Parliament Hill for a fourth term

The Thunder Bay-Superior North incumbent held off challenges from the Conservatives’ Bob Herman, NDP’s Joy Wakefield.
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Candidate Profile: Eric Melillo

Candidate Profile: Eric Melillo

The Conservative incumbent in the Kenora-area riding is vying for his third term in office.
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'You know you're lying': defence lawyer argues Ricketts was framed

'You know you're lying': defence lawyer argues Ricketts was framed

Telique Ricketts faces second-degree murder charge, his lawyer says two witnesses conspired against him.
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Candidate profile: Joy Wakefield

Candidate profile: Joy Wakefield

The Thunder Bay lawyer looks to unseat three-term MP Patty Hajdu in the north-side area riding.
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Adrian Richardson died during robbery, witness testifies

Adrian Richardson died during robbery, witness testifies

Aiden Collander was also charged in connection with Richardson's death and pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier in 2025.
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Trial begins in Telique Ricketts murder case

Trial begins in Telique Ricketts murder case

Ricketts is standing trial for second degree murder in the death of Adrian Richardson at a Hodder Avenue residence in 2022.
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Library eyeing Intercity Shopping Centre location for new branch, again

Library eyeing Intercity Shopping Centre location for new branch, again

CEO Richard Togman and Coun. Michael Zussino say this location will be far less expensive to renovate and run than the previously-sought site.
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