Thunder Bay CEDC highlights 2024 growth and plans
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission reports a busy 2024 with new programs, an Indigenous economic impact study, and a mined supply directory launch. It notes over 1,200 arrivals under the Rural Northern Immigration Pilot, ongoing discussions for a five year program, and strong activity in mining, bioeconomy, and construction sectors. The airport served over 700 000 passengers and 2024 saw 96 new businesses opened while 107 closed, with succession planning to address closures.
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Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
CEDC
Thunder Bay
Jamie Taylor
Taylor
Starter Company
Miinikaanan Badakidoon
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
Toronto
Ontario
Las Vegas
Canada
North America
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Rural Communities
Three arrested in Thunder Bay store robberies
Police say three suspects connected to two December store robberies on Arthur Street East and Arthur Street West have been charged. A 20 year old faced armed robbery and violence counts along with weapon and release order offences. A 35 year old was charged with robbery and aggravated assault. A 26 year old was charged with disguise with intent weapon offences and probation breaches. All appeared in court and remain in custody.
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Thunder Bay
Arthur Street
Arthur Street West
Bradford
Ont
Toronto
Five charged after Thunder Bay home drug and gun raid
Police executed a Donald Street East search, seizing cocaine crack cocaine fentanyl valued over 120000, a firearm, $13000, and trafficking paraphernalia. Five suspects aged 15 to 39 face multiple charges including trafficking and firearm offenses. court appearance set for Friday.
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Thunder Bay
Donald Street East
Scarborough, Ont
Witnesses Sought After Car Hits Pedestrian in Kenora
Police in Kenora appeal for witnesses to a collision that struck a pedestrian just before 7:30 p.m. involving a black Honda Civic. Call 1-888-310-1122 with tips or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 for anonymity.
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Kenora
Ontario
OPP
Conflicting alcohol limit guidance rises from Canada
Canada's health guidance on drinking diverges as the CCSA updates risk estimates and Knowalcohol.ca launches to let individuals calculate their cancer and heart disease risk from alcohol. Health Canada maintains the 2011 limits, while the CCSA urges stricter reductions, creating public confusion over safe drinking.
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Toronto
Canada
Canadian Institute For Substance Use Research
Centre On Substance Use and Addiction
CCSA
Health Canada
Timothy Naimi
University of Victoria
Naimi
Knowalcohol.ca
International Agency For Research On Cancer
U.S
Surgeon General
Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
Ya’ara
Saks’ Office
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