Thunder Bay hospital expands mental health care space
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will add seven new private rooms in its emergency department to improve privacy and confidentiality for mental health patients. The project aims to reduce crowding, enable earlier assessment, and better connect patients to resources, with construction to start after planning. Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced the initiative during a visit.
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Nuclear decision seen as good for Ignace community
Ignace selected as host for a proposed nuclear waste deep geological repository. Residents diverge on safety and impact. supporters cite local growth and economic benefits while opponents raise transport risks. Community members visit a Finnish facility and await regulatory steps toward a 2033 start.
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Parade of Lights Shines Amid Weather and Traffic Woes
The Nipigon community enjoyed 17 parade entries despite wintry weather that kept town crews plowing from early morning. Street crowds packed downtown and Railway Street as floats, candy throws, and costumed riders delighted hundreds, while traffic jams and limited fueling options affected transport along Highway 1117 and Highway 525. Local schools faced bus cancellations but stayed open, Nipigon Legion elected officers for 2025, and December activities included concerts, library programs, school performances, church open house, and charity events benefiting the Nipigon Hospital.
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Thunder Bay man charged in child exploitation case
Cody Mitchell Locke, 32, turned himself in after police searched a Thunder Bay residence and seized devices. He faces two counts of luring, several counts of making or possessing child pornography, indecent exposure, and related charges for alleged online exchanges with a US minor. He appeared in court and was released with conditions. Authorities urge tips to Crime Stoppers or police. Also details on a public meeting about building permit fee amendments and a safety bulletin for sledders and ATV riders on rural logging roads.
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