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The nickel-mining city of Thompson, Man.

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Family worried about woman missing from Thompson since last week: RCMP • June 1, 2025, 4:11 AM ET (CBC)

New, larger airport terminal nearing completion in Thompson, Man. • May 23, 2025, 4:39 AM ET (CBC)

New airport terminal in Thompson expected to open this year • May 22, 2025, 4:39 AM ET (CBC)

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