Transformation underway at Matawa Training and Wellness Centre
The Matawa Training and Wellness Centre in the former Dawson long term care home is undergoing a $20 million revitalization and energy retrofit funded by Canada Infrastructure Bank and Royal Bank of Canada. The project aims to create green, sustainable space with classrooms, teaching kitchens, housing, and integrated services for nine Matawa First Nations with over 300 jobs and 10 000 members benefiting. completion expected spring 2025 in Thunder Bay.
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Matawa
Dawson
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Royal Bank of Canada
David Paul Achneepineskum
Achneepineskum
Thunder Bay
Kuikenomaga
Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services
Matawa Health Co-operative
Awashishenligishiwaywith
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
District of Thunder Bay Social Services
Patty Hajdy
Indigenous Services
Federal Economic Development Agency
Northern
Ontario
Canada
Areland First Nation
Constance Lake
Babametoong
Ginoogaming
Long Lake No. 58
Marten Falls
Neskantaga
Nibinamik
Webequie
New home brings life changing moment for Martin family
The Martin family received a Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay home on Mc Laughlin Street after years of renting and hotel living. Volunteers renovated the 115 year old house, providing low interest mortgage options and equity buildup, with next year’s build planned on Alexandra Street. The family previously faced bank rejections but secured ownership, marking a major turning point after a Limbrick fire and tough times.
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Martin Sisters
Habitat For Humanity
Mike Martin
Mike
Candis Martin
Shyann
Athena
Annabelle
Rylee
McLaughlin Street
Thunder Bay
Martin
Lana Vukelic
Vukelic
Alexandra Street
Limbrick
Blazes Hit House and Vehicles in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue fought two separate blazes on Thursday evening. A Pruden Street home was partially damaged with flames at the entrance and window. no occupants were found inside and the cause is under investigation. Later, two vehicles on Nottingham Crescent were fully engulfed but quickly extinguished. nearby residence suffered heat damage. Firefighter Doug Diaczuk reported.
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Thunder Bay
Nottingham Crescent
Missing Thunder Bay woman sought as search enters second week
Deborah Anishinabie, a 41 year old Indigenous mother from Sandy Lake First Nation, remains missing after being last seen early on December 5 in Thunder Bay. Police say drones and foot patrols have been used and canvassing for surveillance footage continues. Investigators urge scanning homes and businesses in Simpson Street May Street and Northern Avenue areas and reviewing dash cam video from early December 5. Contact 807 684 1200 or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477 with information.
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Thunder Bay
Deborah Anishinabie
Anishinabie
Sandy Lake
Simpson Street
May Street
Northern Avenue
Rosslyn residents rely on bottled water during outage
About 30 Rosslyn village households will not have drinking water restored by the holidays. Mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis expects a March return, with a new $374,000 arsenic-removal filtration system under construction and awaiting Ministry of Environment approval. Residents receive bottled water at about $4,000 monthly until system is authorized.
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Rosslyn
Oliver Paipoonge
Lucy Kloosterhuis
Kloosterhuis
Ministry of Environment
Thunder Bay
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Local Journalism Initiative
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Corinne
Tessa
Hettrick
Thunderbay
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