Thunder Bay Council Approves 38 Million Turf Facility Plan
The Thunder Bay city council ratified a 38 million financing plan for a new indoor turf facility. Additional costs include site development 3 million relocation of a baseball field 0.4 million parking 0.4 million site studies 0.2 million building equipment 0.5 million and interest 7 million. Total could reach 50 million with long term interest.
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Canada calls for bolder emissions cap at COP28
A critic argues Canada delays real action, praising a global turning point yet condemning domestic policy for allowing fossil fuel expansion. The piece urges MPs to close Big Oil loopholes and implement a stronger emissions cap to end the fossil fuel era.
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Canada
United Nations
Lack of Snow Signals Climate Change Warning
A reader reflects on an unusually snowlight year highlighting climate change concerns. They note ski clubs' use of snowmaking, call fossil fuel use problematic, and urge faster switch to renewable energy while acknowledging possible snow by press time.
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Palm Beach
Zelenskyy a role model amid adversity for alumata
The piece lauds Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a role model for resilience. It recounts his use of an Inuktitut term during a Canadian address and the standing ovation from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon who explained its meaning. It frames Zelenskyy as embodying perseverance in hardship.
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Volodymr Zelenskyy
House of Commons
Canada
Ukraine
Mary Simon
Christmas Prayer for Jesus Nazareth
A seasonal devotion recalling Jesus birth in Bethlehem and crucifixion in Jerusalem. The writer asks for understanding, harmony, mutual respect, and peace, urging unity in faith and hope as Christmas and the new year arrive. Gail M. Beda Thunder Bay.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Jesus
God
Gail M. Beda
Thunder Bay
Northland aims to restore Northlander gains in Ontario rail plan
Ontario Northland holds sessions in 13 communities to shape the Northlander revival and adds Wi Fi to Polar Bear Express while Via Rail renovates stations and tightens baggage rules. The debate centers on funding, schedules, and northern accessibility with Ottawa and Ottawa transit gaps cited.
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Ontario Northland Railway
Northlander
Ottawa
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London
Halifax
Quebec City
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Rivers, Man
Longlac
Capreol
Hornepayne
Sioux Lookout
Canada
Algoma Central
Northland
Pablo Rodriguez
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Enforcement question lingers over puppy mills legislation
A reader critiques PAWS after it took over Ontario SPCA duties in 2020. They argue PAWS lacks shelters, relies on rescues, has a bigger budget but far fewer charges and orders than OSPCA, and question who will enforce puppy mill laws. They call for a complete PAWS overhaul.
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