Protest rally against nuclear waste dump in Northwestern Ontario
Indigenous leaders labour groups and environmentalists gathered at Wa verley Park Thunder Bay to oppose a plan to bury nuclear waste near Wabigoon First Nation and Ignace amid fears for water and land safety. NWMO representative noted a 7 to 10 year regulatory process and NAN Chief warned against any storage near their territory.
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Grassy Narrows
NWMO
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Wabigoon
Ponka
Alvin Fiddler
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
NAN
Fiddler
Wabigoon First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski
Rudy Turtle
Land Defence Alliance
Turtle
Day-tripper numbers fall as Canadian dollar strengthens
The article notes a decline in American day-trippers to Northwestern Ontario as the US dollar buys more Canadian currency. AJ's Trading Post marks its 25th anniversary this summer, run by Muller and Cheryl after former owners. Muller cites location and perseverance amid financial pressures and growth pains, with emphasis on personal meals and customer service.
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U.S
Ontario
Muller
Canada
Cheryl
Jack
Joyce Olson
Thunder Bay
Nor’ Wester Hotel
Fire destroys Fort Severn home. no charges likely
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service concluded the Thursday structural fire at a Fort Severn First Nation residence was not criminal in nature. The lone occupant escaped unharmed as investigators from the crime unit ruled out charges.
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Fort Severn
Thunder Bay
Hudson Bay
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
Climate hazard mapping plan for Lake Superior coastline
A LRCA led coastal resilience plan for Lake Superior shoreline aims to map flooding erosion and beach hazards within LRCA jurisdiction from Neebing to Dorion. It seeks adaptive short and long term actions for municipalities and will host an open house on July 16 at the Thunder Bay office from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Thunder Bay
Lake Superior
Lakehead Region
LRCA
Conservation Rd
July Fire Hazard Depends on Many Variables
Marchand notes forecast uncertain for July with fire risk tied to weather. Wet, cool, overcast conditions and high humidity lower hazard and behavior, while clear skies, heat, winds and low humidity raise risk on ongoing fires. Local patterns suggest variability and potential improvement with precipitation.
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Marchand
Greenstone eases sale of surplus municipal land to buyers
Greenstone council approves policy changes allowing sale of surplus land with fewer build within two years requirements. About 189 municipally owned lots exist mainly for single family housing, with Geraldton ward noting size issues. Critics worry buyers may expand properties without development, reducing future revenue while supporters cite past gains from similar sales and potential public benefits. A draft bylaw is due July 14.
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Greenstone
Mark Wright
Council
Geraldton
Coun
Matthew Donovan
Chris Walterson
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
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