Wawa approves four percent Municipal Accommodation Tax plan
Wawa council directs staff to draft a four per cent Municipal Accommodation Tax bylaw aimed for April 1 2025. Mayor Pilon and staff outline tourism funding uses and a new Wawa Municipal Services Tourism Corporation to spend MAT revenues on events programs and staff.
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Alex Patterson
Coun
Joseph Opato
Patterson
Melanie Pilon
Pilon
Dryden
Chapleau
Sault Ste. Marie
Community Services Department
Wawa Municipal Services Tourism Corporation
Tourism Corporation
Federal Economic Development Agency
Northern Ontario
Economic Development Corporation
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Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge Collapses at Border
A century-old rail lift bridge spanning the Rainy River near International Falls Minnesota and Fort Frances Ontario collapsed Wednesday. No injuries or train involvement reported, though officials say the cause is under investigation. A released biodegradable hydraulic oil has been contained while crews begin repairs on the 1908 structure known as the Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge and the 5 Mile Bridge.
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Lake of the Woods
Rainy Lake
Ontario
Government chiefs vow support amid Ginoogaming crisis
Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu reaffirmed federal assistance to Ginoogaming First Nation as Chief Sheri Taylor complains that key decision makers have not met. They cited ongoing talks, a July 9 meeting, and funds including 600,000 for peacekeeping and over 500 million for Nishnawbe Aski Nation programs. A July 18 meeting was canceled at community request.
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Indigenous Affairs
Patty Hajdy
Indigenous Services
Ginoogaming First Nation
Sheri Taylor
Taylor
Ginoogaming
Rickford
Dryden
Greenstone
Hajdu
Indigenous Services Canada
Jennifer Kozell
Canada
Jordan
Government of Canada
Missing man Richard Graham sought by Thunder Bay police
Thunder Bay police continue to seek public help locating Richard Graham 42 reported missing on Aug 7. Last seen July 30 boarding a city transit bus on Cumberland Street. may have left bus earlier. Described as white 5 foot 6 slim, red hair and beard hazel eyes. Updated sighting images show camouflage shirt, camouflage pants, grey black shoes, cap, and large backpack. Residents urged to check properties and surveillance footage and report information to police at 807-684-1200 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or p3tips.com.
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Thunder Bay
Richard Graham
Graham
Cumberland Street
P3tips
81 year old Kingfisher First Nation resident charged with assault
An 81 year old Kingfisher First Nation resident was arrested Wednesday on an assault causing bodily harm charge. OPP officers, responding to an incident at Town Beach, found the injured person who was transported to hospital. The accused faces additional two counts of failing to comply and is in custody awaiting an Ontario Court of Justice appearance in Sioux Lookout. The release notes intimate partner violence resources and online reporting options amid ongoing provincial calls for drone safety awareness.
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Sioux Lookout
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