Thunder Bay prepares Fort William Gardens for Scotties curling
Fort William Gardens transitions from hockey ice to curling ice for the Scotties event. Ice makers lay foam, install sheets, and add seating for TSN broadcast. Curling Canada praised Thunder Bay as a curling hotbed, with fans expected to boost the economy and inspire young athletes.
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Tribunal hearing may challenge power line plan near Thunder Bay
Ontario plans to allow a high voltage Wansigan line through a protected area near Shebandowan Lake may face an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing as landowners including Brant Muir seek review. Hydro One says construction has begun on parts of the 1.2 billion project, with two phases planned and negotiations ongoing with remaining landowners.
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Liberals back candidate as posts resurface in Ontario race
The Ontario Liberals stand by Thunder Bay-Superior North candidate Brian Hamilton after the PC party surfaced social media posts criticizing sexual violence. Hamilton apologized for decade-old remarks praising Jian Ghomeshi. NDP’s Eglington Lawrence candidate withdraws, backing Liberals in a tight race. Windsor West race also sees Liberal withdrawal.
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Election candidates weigh in on station hours
Thunder Bay politicians and truck safety advocates discussed the Shunahia inspection station near Thunder Bay. They push for 16 to 24 seven hours to improve safety, with NDP and Liberal candidates backing extended or 24 7 coverage and Conservative focus on expanding statewide inspections. The facility opened last year but operates intermittently, drawing calls to adjust hours and address training and other safety factors.
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Canadians urged to show pride with flag in national moment
Former prime ministers urged Canadians to display national pride as Canadian senators released a report on the flag depicting it as a symbol of unity and growth. Olympians Sophia Jensen and Toshka Besharah carried the flag with skaters, expressing honor and pride in representing Canada and wearing the Maple Leaf on the water and podium.
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Man arrested after Fort William Road robbery in Thunder Bay
A 38 year old man was charged with robbery and breach of probation after entering a business on Fort William Road February 7 and brandishing a knife before fleeing the scene. The Break Enter and Robbery unit identified and arrested him Wednesday afternoon and he remains in custody with a future court date. A separate snowmobile safety reminder urged riders to seek permission from property owners to avoid hazards on rural fields near Thunder Bay amid posts about risky joy riding and recommended sticking to groomed trails.
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