Council size not fix for Thunder Bay crises
The piece argues that reducing council size will not solve financial or service problems in Thunder Bay. It urges focusing on budget drivers like emergency services and a 19th century property tax, while supporting drug decriminalization and tax reform as better avenues. It notes police funding and crime challenges but cautions against shrinking democracy to cut costs.
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Thunder Bay
Ontario Police Services Act
Police Services Board
Toronto
Ottawa
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
LCBO
Canadian Association of Police Chiefs
Electricity Grid explains energy sources in Ontario
The Independent Electricity System Operator notes Ontario's power mix is not tied to a single origin as electrons flow through the grid. The system imports and exports energy across regions while serving real time needs, planning, and conservation. For more: IESO site and YouTube energy videos. Vince Ponka, Thunder Bay regional communications for NWMO.
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Ontario
Northwest
Independent Electricity System
IESO
U.S
Manitoba
Quebec
Independent Electricity System Operator
Youtube
Nwmo
Liberal ministers failed to meet expectations in pandemic response
John McGrath in NIPIGON reports on criticism of Liberal ministers led by Patty Hajdu for mishandling domestic PPE production and ArriveCan costs. The Canada mask makers suit seeks 5.4 billion citing government misrepresentation during COVID-19.
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ACE
Thunder Bay Superior North
Patty Hajdy
Canada
Hajdu
Bill Blair
John McGrath
Flawed process cited in choosing nuclear waste host sites
A letter blast questions NWMO plans to pick Ontario host communities for high level radioactive waste. It highlights Ignace and Wabigoon First Nations as potential sites, cites long travel distances from plant sites, criticizes wellness funding and political responses, and warns of risk to millions along transport routes.
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NHE Nuclear Waste Management Organization
NWMO
Canada
Ontario
Ignace
Wabigoon First Nations
Teeswater
South Bruce
Bruce
North America
Point Lepreau
New Brunswick
Marcus Pawlowski
Kevin Holland
Atikokan
Marcus Powlowski
Dryden
NWMC
Wabigoon
NWMCO
Plan to use bridge housing for encampment residents in Thunder Bay
A reader argues for two stage housing solutions for the homeless. Step 1 uses lockable wooden box homes with basic utilities as bridge housing, Step 2 expands to small communities with shared facilities and access to services. The writer cites costs, safety, and potential motel-like starter units, proposing Thunder Bay adopt a 40‑unit model seen elsewhere.
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Canada
Habitat For Humanity
Thunder Bay
U.S. States
Ontario family doctors under pressure warn of system strain
James Paul Cella reports from Ontario where a 65 year old family physician describes rising patient loads, high personal costs, and no paid sick time or vacation. He says many would become specialists for higher pay and lighter work, linking doctor shortages to systemic health care challenges.
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Ontario
England
James Paul Cella
Thunder Bay
Diversity of Views for Letters at Chronicle Journal
The Chronicle Journal invites diverse opinions in its letters section. Letters must be original work, limited to about 300 words, and may be edited for space and clarity. Include full name, address, and day phone. only names and hometowns will be published. Email letters to chroniclejournal.com with no attachments.
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