Voter turnout rises in Northwest Ontario provinces election
Turnout in four ridings across Northwestern Ontario rose from 2022, with Thunder Bay Superior North reaching about 50 percent despite staffing issues and winter weather. Kenora Rainy River jumped to 50 percent, while Thunder Bay Atikokan and Kiiwetinoong showed mixed changes. overall region turnout trails 2018 levels. Weather aided turnout as a winter storm largely held off, according to official Julio Gomes.
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Ford secures third straight majority in Ontario election
Premier Doug Ford wins a decisive victory as Conservatives hold power in Ontario. MPP Kevin Holland retains Thunder Bay Atikokan with over 13 700 votes, defeating Judith Monteith Farrell by about 6 000. Vague support notes from Conmee Mayor Sheila Maxwell and Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas highlight municipal influence on provincial funding and collaboration with government. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige calls for treaty rights honoring Robinson Superior and Robinson Huron areas amid resource extraction concerns.
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Snowstorm disrupts Thunder Bay services late February
A late February snowstorm with winds over 50 km h dumped more than 15 centimetres of heavy wet snow, closing city services. Schools canceled transportation, universities halted in person classes, city garbage pickup in Areas 4 1 2 paused, transit suspended then resumed, Canada Post redelivery alert issued, and snow removal crews started at 4 am with priority routes cleared first and sidewalks after.
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