Canada election could reshape gun control policy
The 2025 federal vote may affect Canada's gun laws with Liberals pledging to defend and cement existing measures such as the assault-style firearm ban and Bill C-21 provisions. Poilievre signals a softer line, while the Conservatives avoid detailing their gun policy, risking debate over possible reforms and buyback plans. R. Blake Brown notes historical shifts and warns of political pitfalls in promising firearm policy changes.
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Pierre Poilievre
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Mark Carney
Liberal Party
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Erin O’toole
O’toole
Faron Ellis
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Shelter village concept gains support in Thunder Bay letters
Tracey MacKinnon urges thoughtful siting for a tiny shelter village in Thunder Bay, arguing that 2024 point-in-time data reflect homelessness realities and that safe consumption sites show such efforts save lives. She stresses housing as a human right and asks readers to imagine living there first.
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Andrew Foulds
Tracey MacKinnon
Thunder Bay twins playoff memories revived by fans signs
Ray Smith recalls the 1985 Central Amateur Senior Hockey League playoffs where the Thunder Bay Twins rallied from 3 1 to win series at Fort William Gardens then capture the Allan Cup in Corner Brook. He describes Game 7 crowd of 5 700, the wave sign campaign, and long association with the team. The piece also notes historic Allan Cup wins by Port Arthur Bearcats and local teams, plus the first indoor hockey game in 1875.
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Sports Hall of Fame
Toronto
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Barrie Flyers
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Victoria Skating Rink
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Neighbourly sentiments from across border
David Sorensen of Duluth Minnesota offers apologies to Canadians for the speech and actions of the U S president. He condemns supporters as cowardly and expresses respect for Canada, hoping an authoritarian era ends and good neighbourly relations return.
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United States
Spring cleanup in Thunder Bay highlights volunteer effort
Residents celebrate annual mass cleaning as volunteers and groups collect bags of trash near bins. The piece urges everyone to use garbage cans to keep Thunder Bay clean and beautiful, stressing communal responsibility.
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