Thunder Bay tops violent crime rankings among Canadian cities
Fraser Institute study shows Thunder Bay with 546.1 violent crimes per 100000, ranked 29th overall, just above Santa Fe. Duluth ranks 244th. The report benchmarks Canadian and U.S. crime rates from 2019 to 2022, noting definitional differences and data gaps. Aboriginal crime context not specified.
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Fraser Institute
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New Mexico
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Kelowna
B.C
Thunder Bay eyes one stop for development permits
City of Thunder Bay plans a single point of access to development services to streamline permits for new builds and home additions. Joel DePeuter notes the aim is to reduce re referrals and simplify complex processes with a centralized office and unified contact channels. City administration will report to council on Monday as the plan targets spring completion and broader municipal service integration.
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Fatal Sandy Lake fire under investigation by regional agencies
Police and the Ontario Fire Marshal investigate a fatal house fire in Sandy Lake First Nation near the Northern Store. Two occupants escaped and were treated. a third person remained missing as remains were found. Coroner to identify the deceased. case ongoing. A Thunder Bay man was charged with assault with a weapon after a later attempted robbery on Cumberland Street North. remanded for court.
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Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
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Thunder Bay
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Watch Out for Shoulder Surfers at Point of Sale
Thunder Bay Police Service warns shoppers to guard PINs as scammers known as shoulder surfers watch buyers for debit or credit card numbers. The Economic Crime Unit urges awareness, especially for seniors, and asks family and friends to discuss the scam. More fraud details at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
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Indigenous learners get new outdoor space at Lakehead
A $1 million donation by Bank of Montreal to Lakehead University funds Gichi Kendaasiwin an outdoor learning space for Indigenous education cultural engagement and community connection. Over five years the project supports Indigenous transition programs elders and knowledge keepers while advancing truth and reconciliation and student success.
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Lakehead University
Lakehead
Precious Anderson
Ogimaawin Indigenous Education Council
Anderson
Dan Adams
Canada
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