Confederation College suspends 11 programs amid funding pressures
Confederation College in Thunder Bay joins 15 other Ontario colleges suspending programs as IRCC policy shifts and lower domestic enrolment squeeze finances. About 54 domestic students in affected programs face options while the college emphasizes preserving pathways for international students and future partnerships to sustain its Northwestern Ontario presence.
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Lakehead University less reliant on international tuition revenue
Lakehead University faces a challenging period after Canada restricts international enrolments. An 11 percent drop in undergrad international students to 1,841 across Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses is noted, but officials say their diversification lowers reliance on foreign tuition. The university has not cut programs or staff and cites a 4.54 billion Ontario GDP impact as evidence of the sector's value.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
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Lakehead University
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First milestone payment issued to Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Community members received an Engagement and Education Payment of 145000 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization through Ignace host agreements. The payment reflects milestones tied to the deep geological repository project, with details kept confidential and payments to individuals not confirmed.
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Wabigoon
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Vince Ponka
Wabigoon Lake
Clayton Vetelainen
Vetelainen
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Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Dustry
Revell Lake
Highway 17
Canada
Three arrested in Thunder Bay drug bust with 77 thousand in drugs
Ontario Provincial Police Thunder Bay detachment and partners seized 450 g crystal meth 67 g cocaine 58 g fentanyl 34 hydromorphone pills 95 oxycodone pills a Glock 45 with ammo and trafficking paraphernalia. Three Thunder Bay residents aged 45 40 and 38 face trafficking related charges and remain in custody. Police warn of teddy bear and fire prevention scam calls and extortion text scams with guidance to disregard and report.
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