Trapping Courses Fill Quickly Despite Cruelty Debate
Neebing instructor Mark Deans leads a 40 hour trapping course already full with Thunder Bay area demand. Ontario Fur Managers Federation general manager Lauren Tonelli notes courses draw many applicants due to intensive hours and safety rules. Openings are scarce as training covers proper skinning and safety practices.
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Mark Deans
Thunder Bay Area
Ontario Fur Managers Federation
Lauren Tonelli
Tonelli
Community Futures in Superior North braces for Terrace Bay mill impact
The Superior North Community Futures Development Corporation received 1.7 million from FedNor to cover operating costs for five years as the Terrace Bay mill closure remains unresolved. General manager Ron Salo notes rising demand if local businesses seek relief or startup support, with past mills drives spurring new ventures. The group, with four staff, offers lending, advisory services, and post opening help, having loaned over 23 million across 12 communities and created 71 jobs in five years.
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Superior North Community Futures Development Corporation
Terrace Bay
Development Corporation
Federal Economic Development Agency For Northern Ontario
FedNor
Ron Salo
Salo
Bigtigong
Nishnaabeg
Manitouwadge
Council seeks federal reversal of international student cap
Thunder Bay council will consider a motion asking the federal government to rethink the cap on international study permits. Lakehead University and Confederation College warn the measure threatens funding for programs as tuition fees and delivery costs rise amid housing shortages and a two year freeze on applications. Councillor Kristen Oliver says municipalities and schools should be consulted before any policy is implemented.
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Thunder Bay
Coun
Kristen Oliver
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Lakehead University
Confederation College
Oliver
Council
Northern Ontario Women Caucus aims to shape future for region
An alliance of Northern Ontario women mayors and leaders plans to create an executive, set a strategic plan, and meet quarterly to prioritize issues affecting women. Supporters say the group will boost leadership, economic empowerment, infrastructure, and health decisions for women and girls.
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Ontario
Shamah
Wendy Landry
Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus
Landry
Timmins
Conmee
Sheila Maxwell
Toronto
Rural Ontario Municipal Association
Hornepayne
Cheryl Fort
Fort
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