Youth charged after school threat in Thunder Bay
A youth was charged with mischief under 5000 dollars and making threats after threats to St. Ignatius and other Thunder Bay Catholic District schools led to holds and two closures. Police seek public tips on remaining incidents at St Patrick High and Holy Family School.
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Thunder Bay
Holy Family School
St. Ignatius
Pope John Paul II School
St. Patrick High School
Pstips.com
St. Ignatius High School
Bridge work buys time for decaying Red Rock crossing
Red Rock residents face a phased bridge closure on Highway 628 as work under the timber structure stabilizes and preserves access via Exit Road. Township officials estimate a 250000 dollar cost and seek provincial funding to support replacing the 80 year old bridge amid broader local upgrades and development plans.
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Mark Filgiomeni
Figliomeni
Ontario
Norampac
BMI Group
Rock Tech Lithium
Lakehead approves budget amid deficit and calls for tuition hike
Lakehead University’s board approves a provisional 5.284 million deficit for 2023 24 while a blue ribbon panel urges a five per cent tuition rise next year and at least two per cent annual increases thereafter. The report also calls for a 10 per cent funding increase next year and ongoing rises.
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Lakehead University
Board of Governors
Gillian Siddall
Lakehead
Progressive Conservative
Ontario
Confederation College
Kathleen Lynch
Lynch
Canada
Dam in flood area to get water control upgrades
Ontario funds 22 million for repairs at six dams including Agimak Lake Dam near Ignace. Exact share for Agimak is pending a spokesman's note. In May 2022 Ignace declared a state of emergency due to high water risk and road damage.
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Kim Baighie
Ontario
Ignace-area
Ministry of Natural Resources
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Baigrie
Ignace
Agimak Creek
Manitou River
Manitoulin
Three digit number to make all of the difference
Potter says a three digit number will help crisis callers, noting that recalling a 10 digit number can be hard. Canada urged faster adoption of 988 style text and call support, with 109 million reminders trained to date and more expansion ahead. Access in English and French through diverse organizations including Hope for Wellness.
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Saks
Hope For Wellness
988
Thunder Bay to Close City Lane for By-law Vote
City Council will consider a by law to close a lane between High Street and Second Avenue in Block 15 Plan 8, about 560 square feet. The closed lane will be sold to the adjacent property owner for lot enlargement at market value. Public comments accepted by December 4, 2023.
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High Street
Second Avenue Street
Maria Pepe
Realty Services Division
Realty Services
Victoriaville Civic Centre
Syndicate Avenue South
Ontario
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