Native groups challenge fast track bills over land rights
A nine-First Nation coalition from across Ontario filed a constitutional challenge at Queen's Park against Ontario Bill 5 and federal Bill C-5, arguing improper consultation and potential rights violations as governments push rapid resource development. Leaders demand meaningful talks, environmental protections, and respect for Indigenous heritage, with a hearing possibly within a year.
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Ontario
Canada
Sheri Taylor
Taylor
Queen’s Park
United States
Kempton
Ford
Ring of Fire
Green Belt
Our Kids Count Opens New Childcare Centre in Thunder Bay
Congratulations to Our Kids Count on opening their new Early Learning Centre with support from the Ministry of Education. The July 8 opening will lead to a grand opening in October. Enrolment will be through the centralized childcare wait list and spaces offered to families longest on the list. An email will invite families to add the Our Kids Count program to their preferred list.
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Ministry of Education
Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
Our Kids Count
Thunder Bay
Dryden to Welcome 48-Unit Apartment Building by Fall
The Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord Economic Development Corporation plans a 48 unit Duke Street development in Dryden to ease housing shortages. Occupancy expected in October or November with a mix of affordable and market-rate units. The project marks the first for the partnership of four First Nations and aims to support future growth tied to regional developments.
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Dryden
Duke Street
Jacob Dockstater
Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord Economic Development Corporation
Dockstater
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
The
Economic Development Corporation
Lac Seul
Cat Lake
Slate Falls
Kitchenuhmaykoosib
Development Corporation
Sioux Lookout
Dangers for Northern Ontario Boatists Highlighted by Official
Transport Canada officials warn that nearly 90 percent of Ontario boating fatalities come from not wearing lifejackets or improper wear. In northern Ontario colder waters raise additional risks, with cold water shock possible in falls. Wearing lifejackets or PFDs, approved and in good condition, is stressed during National Drowning Prevention Week and World Drowning Prevention Day.
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Ontario
Transport Canada
Lake Superior
Dawn Colquhoun
Federal
Regulator
Office of Boating Safety
Colquhoun
the Lifesaving Society
Canada
Thunder Bay man charged after fake police badge incident
A 33 year old Thunder Bay resident was charged with impersonating a peace officer dangerous operation and forcible confinement after motorists were stopped on Highway 587 in the Pass Lake area July 11. Mika Pooley released from custody will appear September 10 in Thunder Bay court. A separate south side residence call led to two men aged 34 and 50 charged with possession of cocaine and fentanyl for trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime under 5000, remanded pending further dates.
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Thunder Bay
Pass Lake
Thunder Bay Opp
Mika Pooley
Amelia Street West
Uals
Doug Diaczuk
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New Dryden
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Matt Prokopchuk
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Tbnewswatch.com
Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative
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