VegFest spotlights new multicultural businesses in Thunder Bay
A community group organized VegFest at Moose Hall in June to highlight vegan and vegetarian foods and multicultural vendors. Over 1,000 visitors sampled offerings from about 25 vendors, with newcomers to Canada featuring Asian, Polish, Indian, and Indonesian foods and fashion.
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Canada
Thunder Bay
Badal Shah
Shah
Shad
VegFest
The
Chronicle-Journal
Nishan Patel
Land of Spices
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal shooting case
Banjaw admits role as accessory after the fact in Richardson death. Ricketts pleaded guilty to second degree murder before trial and received 11 years. Collander and Green also pled guilty to manslaughter. Green jailed four years in 2024. Banjan to serve 211 days plus 12 months probation. DNA sample and lifetime weapons ban.
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Ricketts
Collander
Green
Wojciechowski
Heather Bracken
Michael
Hargadon
Banjaw
Richardson
Banjan
Adrian Richardson
Public urged to avoid Thunder Bay waterfront road work area
Ongoing Cumberland Street roundabout project tightens access at Thunder Bay Marina Park. Pearl Street intersection trains block traffic for 15 minutes while overpass remains open only to contractors and emergency services. City engineer says public access is restricted to ensure safety and timely emergency response.
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ACP
Pearl Street
Cumberland Street
Marina Park
Marina
Brian Newman
Water Street
Newman
Troy Barnard
Superior North Ems
Barnard
Chemtrade Chemicals Canada Ltd
Richardson Elevators
CP Rail
Transport Canada
West Loon Lake water advisory lifted after followup test
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit had warned swimmers away from West Loon Lake dock after a Tuesday water sample showed E coli. A Wednesday followup test indicated the dock area was safe, lifting the advisory. Public health inspector Troy Sampson confirmed via email. The West Loon Lake public dock is overseen by the Municipality of Shamiah.
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Thunder Bay
West Loon Lake
Troy Sampson
Sampson
Shamiah
Fall harvest market faces rain or shine at Neebing
Neebing hosts its fall harvest market with visitors and vendors expected despite a light rain forecast. Organizers urge participation as the event proceeds under mild weather, highlighting local produce and crafts.
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Shebandowan
Eventbrite
Neebing
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