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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

‘A double win’: shuttered tennis court will serve up fresh produce

‘A double win’: shuttered tennis court will serve up fresh produce

Greenstone council voted to close the court behind the Geraldton Community Complex, will now pilot a community garden there.
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Researchers studying workplace hazards for wildland firefighters

Researchers studying workplace hazards for wildland firefighters

The ongoing work is, in part, looking at risks to respiratory and skin health.
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OPP, MNR issue reminder they’ll be on the lakes, roads this summer

OPP, MNR issue reminder they’ll be on the lakes, roads this summer

Police say they’re on the lookout for infractions, particularly around open liquor in boats, missing safety equipment, dumping garbage.
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‘Build, build and build’: city manager touts municipal growth to civic leaders

‘Build, build and build’: city manager touts municipal growth to civic leaders

John Collin was the keynote speaker at the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce’s latest leaders luncheon.
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No injuries in Thursday morning encampment fire

No injuries in Thursday morning encampment fire

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue quickly doused the blaze.
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City has some 'latitude' as to when shelter village construction starts: city manager

City has some 'latitude' as to when shelter village construction starts: city manager

John Collin told reporters the deadline of having the village built by years-end to qualify for $2.8 million in provincial funding is still in place.
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Telique Ricketts sentenced 11 years for Adrian Richardson shooting

Telique Ricketts sentenced 11 years for Adrian Richardson shooting

Ricketts pleaded guilty to manslaughter mid-trial on a second-degree murder charge.
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‘They’re not alone’: new addictions resource contributors say it will help families

‘They’re not alone’: new addictions resource contributors say it will help families

“Parents Like Us” is a new publication to help caregivers of those experiencing substance use by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
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Chippewa Park carousel shelter will preserve ride that brings ‘squeals of delight’: advocate

Chippewa Park carousel shelter will preserve ride that brings ‘squeals of delight’: advocate

The city is accepting bids for contractors to build the long-planned structure, expects it to be complete in spring 2026.
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Local armed forces members helped provide security at G7 Summit

Local armed forces members helped provide security at G7 Summit

The Thunder Bay contingent, most of whom are with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, volunteered to be part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ domestic operation.
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