Mining Day set with amethyst theme at Marina Park
The 10th annual Mining Day returns to Marina Park this Saturday celebrating Thunder Bay’s mining heritage. Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association and Women in Mining organize the event, marking amethyst as Ontario’s mineral emblem for 50 years.
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WSIB labour dispute drags on after failed talks
Three weeks into a strike, talks between WSIB employees and the province have broken down. CUPE Local 1750 says the WSIB rejected the union’s latest contract offer while the agency claims to be at the table awaiting a meaningful response.
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Thunder Bay becomes stopover hub for wildfire evacuees
Thunder Bay functions as a transportation hub for evacuees from Ontario wildfires. Northern communities face control problems as Red Lake 12 fire nears Sandy Lake First Nation, with about 1,700 evacuees expected midweek. The city cannot shelter evacuees due to hotel capacity and coordinates with host communities to relocate evacuees.
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Ken Boshcoff
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Sparse rainfall spotted near Slate River Valley
A weather expert notes variable spring rainfall with 3.6 mm at the research station and about 12 mm at Slate River Valley. Forecasters expect spotty rain for the rest of the week, with no large totals in sight. Belluz Farms reports its 2025 strawberry season should start late June to early July and run for about four weeks.
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Thunder Bay invites city dwellers to Work Here campaign
The Thunder Bay CEDC launches Work Here to lure residents from larger cities by combining natural beauty with urban amenities. Jamie Taylor notes the program runs now through September with digital and transit ads in Toronto and other metros. The aim is to ease labour shortages while reframing Thunder Bay as an inclusive, opportunity-rich community.
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Thunder Bay
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SIU closes probe into Nishnawbe Aski police custody incident
The Special Investigations Unit terminated a review into the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service after a man collapsed in custody in Wunnumin Lake First Nation. SIU director Joseph Martino found no criminal liability by officers, stating their actions preserved the man’s well being.
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Wunnumin Lake
Thunder Bay
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SIU
Joseph Martino
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