Turbulent vote on homeless village site in Thunder Bay
A lengthy council saga in Thunder Bay ends with a vote for an 80 person homeless village at the Hillyard lands after rejecting Kam River Heritage Park and Miles Street sites amid budget and safety concerns. Opposition cites lack of public consultation while noting ongoing encampments and local business disruption.
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Thumbs Up and Down From Thunder Bay Community Notes
Community letters praise July 19 open house at Oliver Paipoonge Museum with live entertainment by Rodney Brown and hometown welcome. Residents share gratitude for kind strangers, roadside help, hospital care, and local services while critiquing street safety and park flower upkeep.
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