Beardmore Nakina rink closures kept skating halted
Greenstone councillors on April 14 decided to permanently cease operation of indoor skating rinks in Beardmore and Nakina for next winter while preserving curling facilities. Deputations urged community access remain for curling and events, with staff to continue engagement. Local residents praised retaining curling and urged avoiding broader declines in community life. Community leaders from First Nations and Areland First Nation council warned of negative impacts on population and cohesion if closures proceed. Mayor Jamie McPherson noted the budget constraints amid a legal balance requirement.
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Beardmore
Nakina
Rick Mikesh
Greenstone Council
Nikki Goodman
Goodman
Animbigoo Zaagi
Igan
Yvette Metansinine
Beardmore Complex
Mark Bell
Areland First Nation Council
Marla Michel
Greenstone
Jamie McPherson
Ontario
Geraldton
Longlac
Highway 11
Accused pleads not guilty in Thunder Bay murder trial
Joshua LeBlanc of Kingston facing second degree murder charges over Antoine Bouchard death on January 26, 2022 in a south Thunder Bay residence. Trial switched from jury to judge alone before Justice Danial Newton at the Thunder Bay courthouse. LeBlanc was arrested in Kingston on March 30, 2022. Proceedings set for two weeks.
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Kingston
Antoine Bouchard
Joshua LeBlanc
Thunder Bay
Danial Newton
LeBlanc
Bethune Street
Bouchard
Made in Ontario forestry could help housing crisis
Ontario Forest Industries Association members rely on US imports for equipment chemicals resins and glues used in high value panels and plywood. Tariffs and cross border trade volatility threaten jobs and shifts while domestic opportunities grow as Ontario seeks a fully made in Ontario forestry supply chain to support housing and biomass energy.
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Ontario
Dunn
Ontario Forest Industries Association
United States
Festival Bonjour debuts new look and expanded programming
The Centre francophone de Thunder Bay rebrands the Franco-Festival as Festival Bonjour and relocates to Waverley Park. The event runs June 5 to 7 with rock country, workshops, DJs, hip hop and reggae acts headlined by Waahli, a Montreal artist of Haitian descent.
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Northwest
Centre Francophone de
Thunder Bay
Claudette Gleeson
Waverley Park
van Norman
Waahli
Radio-Canada
Gleeson
Northwestern
Ontario
Paula Haapanen
Thunder Bay man charged after firing at police drone
A 54 year old Thunder Bay man was charged with obstructing police and damage to an aircraft after launching a firework at a police drone assisting in a missing person investigation. The drone avoided damage and a potential crash. he was released with a future court date.
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Thunder Bay
Roundabout plan to save money defers south end roadwork
Thunder Bay council approves Cumberland Street roundabout expansion at Water Street Marina Park overpass. Project scope grows from watermain replacement to full reconstruction, delaying Luci Court and Yonge Street work until 2026. Nadia Contracting bid 3.75 million, about 1.15 million above original. Ward cites long term savings and added green space and sidewalks.
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Thunder Bay
Cumberland Street
Luci Court
Yonge Street
Aaron Ward
Council
Water Street
Marina Park
Ward
Cumberland
Tupper Street
Nadia Contracting
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