Thunder Bay growth eyed as key to prosperity and jobs
City manager Norm Gale outlines a bright yet cautious outlook for Thunder Bay in 2023 ending figures. Housing, GDP growth, tourism, and a record 1.2 billion dollar building permit, led by a jail project, bolster the economy while labor shortage and crime remain concerns for sustainable growth. The plan emphasizes reconciliation, regional partnerships, and a 2024 GDP forecast around 2.5 percent with immigration supporting population gains.
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Gale
Toronto Transit Commission
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City of Thunder Bay Corporation
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Canada
Canada Firefighting Fleets Vary Across Provinces and Territories
Ontario and Quebec rely on substantial fixed wing fleets with water bombers and smaller aircraft, while British Columbia uses long term contracted air tankers. The Northwest Territories assess extra capacity as climate driven fires rise, and Quebec weighs replacing aging planes amid northern spread and hydroelectric threats.
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Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
Ministry of Forest
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests
Melissa Candelaria
Graydon Smith
Department of Environment and Climate Change
Mike Westwick
Canada
Jennifer Kamau
Canada Interagency Forest Fire Centre
Mike Flannigan
Thompson Rivers University
Flannigan
Heliccopters
Forest Fire Protection Agency
Eric Rousseau
Rousseau
de Havilland Canada
Davidson
Ontario Wildfire Association
Idea Gradek
Winter driving caution as freezing rain possible in Thunder Bay
Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning for Thunder Bay with 4 to 8 millimetres possible and higher ice build up on exposed high terrain. Drivers urged to use caution as temperatures dip below freezing later this week. Public safety demo shows winter tires offer better traction and stopping distance.
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Environment Canada
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Fleury
Boshcoff
Shaylin Hakala
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Thunder Bay Police Service
Darcy Fleury
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
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