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The nickel-mining city of Thompson, Man.
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Woman hit with hatchet while being sexually assaulted at Thompson, Man., encampment • May 16, 2025, 3:46 AM ET (CBC)
Woman missing since last week found safe: Thompson RCMP • May 5, 2025, 11:17 AM ET (CBC)
Thompson mall turns to classical music to deter crime • May 3, 2025, 9:02 AM ET (CBC)
Thompson mall says 'Figar-no' to loitering, crime • May 3, 2025, 4:02 AM ET (CBC)
Thompson man, 47, missing for over a month: Manitoba RCMP • May 1, 2025, 4:02 AM ET (CBC)

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz