Transit safety upgrades cut Thunder Bay incidents
Thunder Bay transit reports 275 incidents in 2022, 146 in 2023, and 128 in 2024 with assaults totaling 16 last year. De escalation training cited for declines, as officials discuss re certification, bans, trespass notices, and new crash resistant glass shields to protect drivers.
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Tariffs threaten long term canola market for area farmers
Area farmers grapple with tariffs raising costs and risking price plunges for canola, seen as retaliation for Canada’s steel aluminum and electric vehicle levies. Grain Growers urge Canada to push China toward a quick resolution and offer compensation for farmer losses, noting Canada’s exports to China and historical U.S. imports.
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Donald Trump
Northern Ontario gets boost for housing builds and repairs
The federal government commits over 40 million to build and repair 149 homes across eight Northern Ontario projects under the National Housing Strategy and Rapid Housing Initiative. Funds support loans and grants to First Nations communities including KSP, Zhawa First Nation, Long Lake No. 58, Wikwemikong, and Kenora, with targets of rental and senior units. MP Patty Hajdu lauds Thunder Bay leadership and community collaboration, highlighting ongoing federal role in housing and the NHS ten year plan with over 115 billion funding to create and repair homes.
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Jury urges staff training and Indigenous staffing at Thunder Bay Centre
A provincial jury recommends Indigenous-specific training for all staff at Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and the creation of an Indigenous cultural space. It calls for Indigenous liaison officers, elder support, culturally informed care, translated security notices, and consultation with Nishnawbe Aski Nation and tribal councils to build community profiles and address inmates’ needs.
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