Thunder Bay mayor blasts Safe Supply City plan as capacity overload
In a three part series, The Chronicle Journal reports Mayor Ken Boshcoff warns Thunder Bay’s Safe Supply City pilot draws large numbers seeking free drugs. He says the city created extra staff to manage the program and fears it worsens problems, stressing a need for social guidance and rehabilitation while acknowledging a broad mix of people from across Canada.
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Thunder Bay
Ken Boshcoff
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
Boshcoff
Superior Screen Printing
Dave Christen
Canada
Food price hikes pick up pace in Canada
May grocery prices rose 1.5 percent, up from 1.4 percent in April, marking the first acceleration since June 2023. Food costs are 22.5 percent higher than May 2020, with fresh vegetables, meat, fruit, and non alcoholic beverages driving the rise. Analysts say sustained inflation will keep households mencari value through discounts and promotions.
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Statistics Canada
Canada
BBC Capi
Carvings Recognized In Local Nipigon Notes Column
Carvings recognized are among the animal works featured in Nipigon Notes. See more on page A5 for a roundup of local happenings and additional items in the column.
Features grow at outdoor transport museum Thunder Bay open season adds gift shop and sign
The Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay opens the season with a new gift shop built at the Alexander Henry exit gangway and a four-foot Thunder Bay sign. Visitors can pose for photos by the sign with views of the bow of a docked ship or the Sleeping Giant. Partnerships with local artisans and city officials expand museum reach. This month two aviation events with the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre aim to bring the last Lancaster bomber and Canso PBY to Thunder Bay for Canada’s Air Force anniversary.
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Transportation Museum of
Thunder Bay
Wally Peterson
Peterson
Museum
Northwestern Ontario
Local producers find retail paths in Thunder Bay area
Thunder Bay area retailers increasingly stock locally grown foods. George's Market and Metro carry local farm products as a Ontario provincial push highlights local sourcing. George's Market notes that freight costs drive demand for local items and that small producers can start small with direct samples and strong quality assurances.
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Thunder Bay
George’s Market
Metro
Wendy O’connor
Foodland
Greater Toronto
Rob Flack
Rich Ciponi
George’s
Ciponi
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