Fort William seeks portion of Robinson Superior Treaty payout
Chief Michele Solomon says Fort William First Nation could gain about 17 percent of any settlement by the 12 Robinson Superior First Nations, potentially $640 million or more. The group rejected a $3.6 billion offer in January and awaits Ontario Superior Court ruling. Fort William is among six bands eligible for immediate annuity money, with distribution details to be determined by the band.
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Robinson Superior Treaty Nations
Michele Solomon
Robinson
Crown
Ontario
Thunder Bay
Solomon
Robinson-Superior
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Patricia Hennessy
Animbugoo
Igan Anishinaabek
Lake Nipigon
Michipicoten
Red Rock
Kiashke
Anishinaabek
Gull Bay
Whitesand
Welcome cards highlight American tourists in Thunder Bay region
American visitors drive about 20 percent of Thunder Bay tourism with as much as 90 percent of receipts in the Northwestern Ontario angling lodge sector. A local tourism group promotes thank you cards and posters to welcome Americans, alongside a summer video across Thunder Bay channels. Cards support a personalized message and a shared community welcome amid changing times.
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Pepe
Thunder Bay
Canada
Ontario
Paul Pepe
First Cardiac Procedure Prep Presses Toward Three Year Build
Leaders describe a $93 million provincial funding boost plus $20 million raised by Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation toward a new cardiac surgery program. A $3 to $4 million funding gap remains as staff train with mock cases and planning for operational readiness ahead of the first procedure.
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University Health Network
Crocker Ellacott
Thunder Bay
Two Campers Die Found at Isle Royale National Park
National Park Service investigates after two people were found dead at a remote backcountry campground on Isle Royale. Rangers earlier hiked 18 kilometers to the site, with identities and cause of death pending. Ground and air resources deployed as probe continues. Isle Royale lies 50 kilometers southeast of Thunder Bay in Lake Superior.
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National Parks Service
United States
Isle Royale
Isle Royale National Park
National Park Service
Thunder Bay
Lake Superior
Seniors awards roll out in Nipigon area news
Monday introducing Kiss and Ride on Sixth Street near the school driveway. Morning and afternoon pickup times 8:45 to 9 and 3 to 3:10. Events span district track meets June 17 at St Hilary in Red Rock, school trips, barbecues, and graduations. Community notes include bike rodeo, ice cream stand, and seeds library.
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George O’neill
Winnipeg
St. Hilary School
Red Rock
Connection Community Church
Beatitudes
Lake Helen
Nipigon
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