Businesses ready for Scotties fans
Local shops and eateries say they are geared up for Scotties fans visiting the city this weekend. Merchants anticipate boosted foot traffic, with promotions and extended hours planned around events and game viewing. regulatory alerts and travel tips accompany the surge in visitors.
Ontario Liberal pledge aims for universal family doctors in four years
Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie vows that every resident will have access to a family doctor within four years, backed by free medical school tuition for those who practice in the north. She Campaigned in Thunder Bay with candidates Hamilton and Margarit, addressing doctor shortages and northern health care, while supporting safe consumption sites with location safeguards.
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Lakehead unveils first in-person annual report with new vet program
Lakehead University showcased its community report led by newly appointed president Gillian Siddall. She announced a partnership with the University of Guelph to launch a veterinary program with first two years at Thunder Bay and years three and four in Guelph, addressing Ontario's veterinary shortage. Expansion plans include a STEM hub in Barrie and an Orillia campus, while students face a national international student cap and a projected 11 percent dip in international enrollments.
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Gillian Siddall
Lakehead
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Simcoe County
Orillia
Barrie
Canada
Wildfire Satellite Network to Monitor Canada Fires
Canada will invest 72 million in a seven satellite WildFireSat constellation set to launch in 2029. Infrared sensors will provide thermal imaging to track fire intensity and spread, aiding firefighting, air quality modeling, and safety efforts while keeping data open to Canadians. The system aims to cut costs and adapt to longer, harsher fire seasons.
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Canada
Canadian Space Agency
WildFireSat
Lisa Campbell
Montreal
Campbell
Steven Guilbeault
Spire Global Canada
Space Agency
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