Appropriate new name possible for road this year
Greenstone council will hear a June report on renaming Indian Road in Longlac ward. Mayor Jamie McPherson says a new culturally sensitive name should be chosen by year end after consultation with Indigenous communities including Long Lake No. 58 and Ginoogaming First Nations.
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Indian Road
Jamie McPherson
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Long Lake No. 58
Area incidents in Thunder Bay district housing complex
No arrests have been made after a string of violent events at the TBDSSAB McIvor Court complex in Thunder Bay. A January homicide on the sixth floor left residents concerned while a March case saw an assault with a weapon charged. Residents held a safety rally urging board action as CEO Ken Ranta noted security upgrades.
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Thunder Bay
Mclivor Court
Trades Shortage Hits Thunder Bay Building Boom
Di Gregorio warns labour costs dominate project expenses as no tradespeople or workers are available. He notes immigration flows to major cities, few permits and scant new homes. He urges high school trades programs to restore interest, comparing carpenters earnings favorably with lawyers.
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Thunder Bay
di Gregorio
Ontario to extend doctor access via first round districts Rainy River Algoma
The plan will bring primary care teams to about 300000 people by area, including those on waiting lists. Rainy River and Algoma districts are included in the first round while Thunder Bay is not. Submissions are due by May 2, overseen by ex federal health minister Jane Philpott.
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Rainy River
Algoma
Thunder
Jane Philpott
Philpott
Fort Frances Mayor wary of strong mayor powers
Mayor Andrew Hallikas says he has mixed feelings about the Ontario governments strong mayor powers plan. He notes concerns democracy could weaken even as 169 municipalities including Fort Frances gain new powers such as appointing a CAO and veto rights on bylaws. He favors more funding over expanded executive powers and favors working with council to deliver housing and infrastructure.
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Fort Frances
Andrew Hallikas
Ontario
Hallikas
Thunder
Heads of Council
Doug Judson
Newswatch
Woman charged after stolen pickup hits parked cars in Kam River Park
Thunder Bay police pursued a stolen pickup in Kam River Heritage Park area but did not follow. The vehicle was later found after it struck two parked cars. A 31 year old woman, suspected driver, was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property obstructing police dangerous operation of a vehicle and breach of probation. She remains in custody with a future court date.
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Thunder Bay
Kam River Heritage Park
Woman charged after drugs found at airport North Caribou Lake
Ontario Provincial Police northern detachment responded to the airport on a Saturday for a woman suspected of possessing drugs. A search found cocaine, oxycodone pills and hydromorphone. The 42 year old from North Caribou Lake First Nation is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. She remains in custody and will appear in court later this week. Police also note winter break ins at several camps near Bolduc Lake Road and remind cottage owners to secure properties. Gun owners may face charges if firearms arenot secured. Dog Lake is near Thunder Bay. Insurance brokers advise adding camps to homeowner policies. Information can be given to Thunder Bay OPP or Crime Stoppers.
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North Caribou Lake First Nation
Bolduc Lake Road
Dog Lake
Thunder Bay
Bolduc Lake
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