Thunder Bay grant backs indoor turf facility plan
The Multisport User Group nears its 1 million dollar fundraising goal after the Community Economic Development Commission awards a 500 000 grant toward a new indoor turf facility in Thunder Bay. City plans include design selection this spring and construction starting this summer with opening anticipated in fall.
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Thunder Bay shelter village gets 2.8 million funding
Thunder Bay city council secures 2.8 million from the Thunder Bay District Social Services Board to cover operating and capital costs for a temporary homeless shelter village. City manager John Collin says this reduces city reserves by 2.4 million and a site decision is expected in early April amid ongoing site reviews and encampment concerns.
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Lift Pass digital fare card debuts for Thunder Bay Transit
Thunder Bay Transit launches a soft rollout of the Lift Pass, a reloadable tap card for fares. Cards are free at the transit office at 570 Fort William Rd until April 30, later incurring a 5 dollar purchasing fee. Laura Daniels notes the test phase for public participation and multiple payment options including day passes, 10 ride, and monthly passes.
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Disappearance of Randall Jack Prompts Family Plea for Help
Randall Jack, a 32 year old Indigenous man from Big Grassy First Nation, has been missing since October 2024 and is now part of a suspicious investigation. Thunder Bay Police say no confirmed sightings, with Major Case Unit and RCMP involvement. Investigators seek video from November 2024 and urges the public to contact police or Crime Stoppers with any information.
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National First Nations Water Leadership Award nominations open
The Chronicle Journal reports nominations for the National First Nations Water Leadership Award are open through May 81. Created in 2018, the award honors Indigenous individuals communities or organizations advancing clean safe drinking water in First Nations. Previous winners include efforts to end boil water advisories and improve practices. as of February 32 nations face long term advisories. The federal plan dedicates 1.55 billion dollars starting 2024 to support drinking water, allocated over two years. Email inquiries go to prixdeau-wateraward sac-isc.gc.ca.
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Indigenous hospitals class action reaches proposed settlement
Ann Cecile Hardy, court-appointed representative, says seven years of exhausting effort led to a trauma informed, survivor centric settlement for Indigenous patients harmed by federal hospitals. Minister Anandasangaree and officials call the deal a milestone toward reconciliation as a June hearing will decide approval. members may accept, reject, or opt out.
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Gary Anandasangaree
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