Indigenous police force makes historical Ontario leap
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service becomes Ontario’s first legislated Indigenous police service. Nishnawbe Aski Nation leaders and NAPS officials joined provincial representatives at Queen's Park to announce board opt in to the 2019 Community Safety and Policing Act. Solicitor General Kerzner approved the board and funding agreement, marking a landmark in Indigenous policing with praise for officers and calls for sustained resources.
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Thunder Bay adjusts paid parking hours and holiday rules
The city council approved a change extending paid parking hours to 9 a m to 6 p m Monday through Saturday and offering free holiday parking from December 16 to January 1. Business owners like Jennifer Hoard of Bella Curves and Pleasure Zone welcome the reform, citing its impact on trade.
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Bank of Canada signals slower rate cuts after big move
The Bank of Canada cuts rates by 0.5 percentage points to 3.25 percent, the fifth straight reduction. Governor Tiff Macklem says future cuts will be gradual as inflation nears target and growth underperforms, with the neutral rate estimated between 2.25 and 3.25 percent.
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Dog rescued from burning Thunder Bay home
Firefighters pulled a dog from a burning Thunder Bay residence on Vickers Street North after 5 p.m. A second alarm brought a full response as smoke and flames grew, with occupants confirmed clear and two unoccupied apartments found. The dog received EMS care for smoke inhalation and is improving. bedding near a heating unit is the likely fire cause. Six pumpers, an aerial ladder, and a command unit responded.
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