Hard decisions loom over Thunder Bay art gallery
Thunder Bay Art Gallery construction continues as costs rise and design plans may be altered. Executive director Matthew Hills states the board is weighing compromises and value engineering while fundraising and seeking community support to realize the project’s full vision. Delays are not budgeted, but material costs are the concern.
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Art Gallery
Matthew Hills
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Tom Jones Construction
Lake Superior
Sleeping Giant Parkway
Hills
City business owners urge action over homelessness and encampments
The print shop proprietor says the city neglects merchants and the homeless, with encampments harming business. He cites syringes and feces on sidewalks, lack of security and garbage cans, and calls for concrete support and solutions to help addicts recover while preserving commerce. He describes the situation as out of control and urges city action.
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Christen
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Neebing Fire Rescue Association raises funds for gear
The Neebing Fire Rescue Association reports raise of $45,000 over two years for the department. The latest bulletin notes $11,500 for a rescue vehicle and $9,000 for emergency responder training equipment. The group aims to raise $20,000 to $25,000 for a battery powered spreader device.
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Neebing
Thunder Bay hosts first Ontario Tactical Rope Access course
Thunder Bay police emergency task unit members completed the Basic Ontario Tactical Rope Access course locally, mastering rappelling and rope rescues at Waverley Park Towers. Previously, officers trained in Toronto. local delivery saves costs and involved partners like Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force coordinating all training venues.
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Thunder Bay Police Service
Ontario
Thunder Bay
Waverley Park Towers
Toronto
Thunder Bay Police Service Submits Community Report
The Thunder Bay Police Service releases a community update detailing public safety initiatives, crime trends, and engagement efforts. The report highlights street outreach, traffic safety, neighborhood patrols, and youth programs aimed at reducing incidents and building trust with residents.
Nuclear waste storage site plan faces local support tests
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization funds a search for a candidate underground storage site since 2010. A second petition will be distributed in hard copy this summer as local polling and interviews gauge community support. Grassy Narrows First Nation opposes the project while some Thunder Bay area leaders cite transport collision risks. No site decisions have been made.
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Thunder Bay
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Ignace
Grassy Narrows
Firearm seized at Thunder Bay Airport amid charges in region
Geraldton resident Calvin Edward Godin, 32, faces unauthorized possession of a firearm and related counts after police found a loaded handgun during pre board screening at Thunder Bay Airport. He appeared in court and remains in custody. In a separate south side incident, Joanne Beardy, 31, was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, assault and related counts after a stolen vehicle report and disturbance on James Street North. She appeared in court and remains in custody.
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Thunder Bay
Calvin Edward Godin
James Street
Limbrick Street
Joanne Beardy
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Raid on homes yields drug seizure and charges
Two Sandy Lake First Nation residents face trafficking related charges after a Wednesday search at two homes by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service. Officers seized cocaine, hydromorphone pills, cash, an imitation firearm and paraphernalia with an estimated street value of $20,000. A 33 year old man faces possession for trafficking and property obtained by crime charges. a 46 year old woman faces cocaine possession for trafficking and property obtained by crime charges. Both released with conditions pending court.
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Sandy Lake First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski
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