Task force urged to help fix paramedic shortage in Ontario
Ontario politicians press for an all party task force to address a chronic paramedic shortage hitting remote Northern communities. The plan aims to deliver advice within a year on funding recruitment training and retention while citing stressed services and burnout among paramedics across Northern regions including Superior North EMS in Thunder Bay and First Nations communities.
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NDP
Sudbury-area
France Gelinas
Gelinas
Northwestern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association
Wendy Landry
Ministry of Health
Landry
Shamiah
London
Ont
Stephen Adlington
Adlington
Superior North Emergency Medical Services
EMS
Ontario
Superior North Ems
Shane Muir
Muir
Thunder Bay
Burgers win people’s choice as Thanksgiving campaign spreads
Dawson General Store owner Mike McNabb and chef Kate Wall inspired the winning burger with pancetta and bacon jam. Outlaws Burgers and Fries sold 6,692 burgers, beating last year’s 3,305, as Thunder Bay’s Novemberger campaign expanded to nine more Canadian communities. Proceeds fund local food programs including the Dew Drop Inn and Our Kids Count.
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Dawson General Store
Mike McNabb
Kate Wall
McNabb
Wall
Kate
Outlaws
Justin Dang
Outlaw
Dang
Thunder Bay
Canada
Shkoday
Evergreen
Thunder Bay 50/50 draw nears 4 million in prize pool
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation reports the December 50/50 draw is well past its guaranteed 2.5 million prize as ticket sales surge. Officials credit community health care support and growing jackpots with attracting buyers from across Ontario. The grand prize draws January 3 2025 with early bird prizes of 250 000 and a 50 000 Holiday Bonus Draw.
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Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation
Glenn Craig
Craig
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Calls for action as First Nation police underfunding cited
NAN officials and Anishnabek leaders urge rapid funding for First Nation policing across Canada citing chronic underfunding, drug and gang crises, and emergency declarations in Ontario communities. Chiefs warn delays threaten lives and accuse Ottawa of systemic discrimination and stalled reforms.
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Canada
Anishnabek
Jeff Skye
Manitouwadge pair charged after OPP drug and gun raid
An Ontario Provincial Police investigation led to a search warrant execution at a Manitouwadge home on Wednesday. Officers seized prohibited firearms, replica weapons, and crystal methamphetamine. An 81-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, both Manitouwadge residents, face multiple firearm charges and possession of a schedule I substance. they were remanded with a Thunder Bay court appearance set for Thursday.
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Manitouwadge
Ontario
OPP
Thunder Bay
Doug Diaczuk
Breakfast with Santa registration ends today in O'Connor Township
O'Connor Township residents must register by today for the Breakfast with Santa event on December 14 at the community centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is 10 dollars with children five and under free. Register by calling town hall at 807-476-1451. The bulletin also notes the Highway 590 landfill will be open December 24 from 12 to 3 p.m.
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