City hall introduces mandatory bag checks for council meetings
Krista Power says Thunder Bay city hall will implement a visual bag check at the entrance this week to enhance safety for the public, staff, and council. Security guards will inspect purses, backpacks, and briefcases. those refusing can watch meetings online or via local channels.
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Allergy-friendly Compass Foods seeks new owner
Compass Foods, serving the community for seven years, seeks a buyer to continue its allergy friendly, dairy free and plant based focus. Co owner Sheldon Burt notes loyal weekly customers and hints at growth via marketing, partnerships, and potential additions like a juice bar or lunch program. The sale is listed with Royal LePage Lannon Realty.
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Schell
Royal LePage Lannon Realty
Thunder Bay police to review victim family communications
The Thunder Bay Police Service will review policies on communicating with crime victims and families after a board meeting in January. Det. Sgt. Richard Popowich described the use of a victim liaison officer in sudden death investigations and the continued support for families post arrest. The Inspector General of Policing is examining how death and missing person cases are handled, with public input via the governance committee as part of the review.
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Machado
Candidates tackle natural resource issues debate
Candidates at a Thunder Bay chamber event clash over forestry mining and Indigenous consent. Vaugeois cites free prior informed consent while Hamilton counters. Margarit touts hardwood lumber and tariffs and Monteith-Farrell calls for market opening and innovation with cross provincial growth. Advance polls run through Saturday ahead of Feb 27 election day hosted by multiple local groups.
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Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce
Thunder Bay and District Labour Council
Thunder Bay Public Library
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Advance polling sites listed for Thunder Bay area election
Several advance polling stations in Thunder Bay Superior North are shown across the rural and northern riding areas with eight advance polls including the county fair mall office. The deadline to apply for mail in voting is today at 6 p.m and kits must arrive by election day. Votes can be cast at election offices until Feb. 26. More voting details and locations are at elections on ca.
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Region reports multiple police actions across Northwestern Ontario
A Wabaseemoong First Nation woman faces charges including impaired operation causing death after a April 13 crash on Highway 525 that killed two and injured others. Jannine McDonald, 42, was held for court. Separate Nishnawbe Aski Police Service cases involve an assault in North Spirit Lake and two SIU investigations in Kenora and Pikangikum First Nations. Police say the SIU is reviewing any incident with injury or death.
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Wabaseempong First Nation
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Webequie man charged after alleged stabbing in community
A 31 year old Webequie First Nation man was charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after police responded to a Tuesday stabbing near a school. The victim was taken to a nursing station with serious but non life threatening injuries. The suspect turned himself in Wednesday and remains in custody with a future court date.
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