Thunder Bay council weighs hazardous goods transport by rail
A peaceful protest outside Thunder Bay City Hall drew more than 100 people as officials and advocates debated moving nuclear waste through the city. In a 7 to 5 vote the council directed a review of current transport standards and added a letter urging NWMO to keep used fuel near reactor sites, while considering local First Nations input and regional implications.
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Thunder Bay
Ontario
Environment North
Ignace
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
NWMO
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Patty Hajdy
Marcus Pawlowski
Charles Faust
Celina Reitberger
Sharlene Bordeau
Tracey MacKinnon
Sheila de Corte
Fort William
Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre renovations extend closure
Renovations at the Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre continue with a prolonged closure to hold contractors and suppliers to contract standards. The arena and lobby reopen Sept. 9 for programming, but the fitness centre remains shut with no date set for gymnasium squash courts weight room and cardio room. Memberships stay frozen. staff urge visits for member packs and reopening protocols while updates appear on the municipality site and social media.
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Sioux Lookout
Meredith Culham
Region brief notes multiple OPP incidents in Nishnawabe area
Police report a Nipigon trespass assault with a homeowner restraining an injured suspect. A Kasabonika Lake teen faces aggravated assault charges after a Friday outdoor rink incident. A 44 year old Kasabonika Lake woman is charged after a cocaine seizure. Marathon OPP seek tips on a stolen blue 2022 Ram 2500. Fire and impaired driving cases include Fort Frances and Thunder Bay incidents. Thaytel appoints Paul Norris as incoming president and CEO effective Oct 1.
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Lake Helen
Kasabonika Lake
Thunder Bay
First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski
Marathon
Ontario Provincial Police
Marathon Opp
Highway 17
Laberge Township
Cedar Lake
Brothers Township
OPP
Fort Frances
Ontario
Scott Street
Alain Tanguay
Brayden Holmes
Rainy River
Fort Frances Ontario
Thaytel Board of Directors
Paul Norris
Thaytel
Norris
Bell Mts & Western Canada
Greenfield & Mda Partnerships
Bell Canada
MTS
Winnipeg
United Way Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
I.H. Asper) School of Business
Manitoba
Dan Topaugh
Thaytel Municipal Service Board
Scott Potts
Topaugh
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