Thunder Bay study eyes Pool Six site for mixed use
A collaborative Highest and Best Use study by CEDC Bain Smith Brook McIlroy evaluates Pool Six and tugboat basin for waterfront growth. Proposals include mixed use with housing and commerce, tourism assets, infrastructure upgrades, and environmental balance to raise up to 15.4 million in annual city tax revenue.
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Judge rejects father's human rights complaint against Thunder Bay police
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed Ron Chookomolin's 2018 filing alleging systemic racism in the Thunder Bay Police Service investigation of his son Marian Chookomolin's death on June 24, 2017. The adjudicator ruled the tribunal lacks jurisdiction and that the applicant failed to prove standing or infringed rights. the case cannot proceed.
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Ron Chookomolin
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Marian Chookomolin
Chookomolin
Thunder Bay
Human Rights Tribunal
Joseph Tascona
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Green plan backs Thunder Bay science centre with $20M funding
Science North moves toward a waterfront science centre in Thunder Bay with a $20 million grant from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. MP Patty Hajdu announced the project at the Chanterelle, noting years of community research and engagement. Ashley Larose, Science North CEO, calls the Northwest expansion transformational and aims for a 2027 spring ground breaking, stressing sustainability and local shaping.
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Chanterelle
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Thunder Bay
Ashley Larose
Northwest
Sion
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Canadian
Green Building Council
Lake Superior
James Lundrigan
Thunder Bay police weigh marine patrol options with OPP
Thunder Bay Police Service Board chair Karen Machado says a memo of understanding with the OPP exists but the board must decide whether to run waterways policing in house or keep the status quo. Members raise costs, training, equipment and jurisdiction concerns as they seek more information within three months.
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Neebing budget talks likely pushed ahead next month
Neebing's proposed 2025 budget discussions appear to continue into next month after municipal clerk treasurer Erika Kromm noted budget meetings held this year. The council will focus on the annual audit this month while 2024's $7.2 million budget included a 4 percent tax hike. Oliver Paipoonge and Shuniah reported roughly 3 percent increases among rural Thunder Bay municipalities.
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Erika Kromm
Thunder Bay
Oliver Paipoonge
Police board to hire executive director for governance focus
Thunder Bay Police Service board moves to create a full time executive director position to enhance governance and policy work. A job spec is drafted, a hiring firm to aid in screening will be engaged, and the board expects six to eight weeks to fill the role once approved.
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