Thunder Bay ranks high on tariff vulnerability list
Thunder Bay sits among Ontario cities most at risk from U S tariffs. City councillor Kristen Oliver warned up to 7000 local jobs could be affected if tariffs are imposed, urging the city to back federal and provincial efforts to mitigate the impact. Mayor Boshcoff and other leaders urged cross border dialogue to limit the damage. Thunder Bay exports to the United States totaled 602.4 million in 2023, the highest share in the country.
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Ontario
United States
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Coun
Kristen Oliver
Oliver
U.S
Donald Trump
Ken Boshcoff
Boshcoff
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
United Way Thunder Bay hosts volunteer fair at Intercity Mall
The United Way of Thunder Bay along with 27 community organizations hosts a two day volunteer fair at Intercity Shopping Centre from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m offering diverse opportunities. Volunteers can join the Volunteer United program a pop up flexible listing bringing together people with various interests and availability. Access online information at www.uwaytbay.ca/get-involved/ volunteer for those who cannot attend.
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United Way of
Thunder Bay
Albert Brulé
United Way
Carol Williams
Mikenna Dobson
Mitch Robinson
Gen Next
United
Brulé
Volunteer United
DEK Foundation
Shayn Wilson
Wilson
Uwaytbay
Hope Transitional House opens in Fort Frances to aid homelessness
In Fort Frances a six bed Hope Transitional House at the Hope Centre on Victoria Avenue opened after a soft launch. The Rainy River Services Board says the program offers shelter and up to one year of individualized support to help residents gain skills and stability toward independence with a housing navigator guiding them through the process.
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Emily Dickinson
Fort Frances
Hope
Hope Centre
Victoria Avenue
Sandra Weir
District of Rainy River Services Board
Integrated Services Manager
Hope Transitional House
Rainy River District
Canadian Mental Health Association
Rainy River
Minerals approach relies on First Nations partnership says NAN
NAN notes that financial investment does not equal consent for First Nations and urges true partnership in Ontario's critical minerals plan. Fiddler emphasizes that reducing red tape cannot override First Nations authority and calls for collaboration with all affected Nations to advance mining in the North.
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Fiddler
NAN
Aboriginal Participation Fund
Ontario
Pikangikum man charged with manslaughter in death case
A Pikangikum First Nation man, 37, was charged with manslaughter and related offenses after the death of a 24 year old woman on April 3 2024. A publication ban limits details and the accused has been remanded ahead of a court appearance. Additional drug trafficking and weapons charges were filed in Thunder Bay linked to separate investigations.
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Pikangikum
Peters
OPP
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Windsor Street
Picton Avenue
North York
Toronto
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