MPs use democracy religion to disguise pension grab
Rick Cain argues that Dominic LeBlanc’s plan to move the federal election date to October 27 2025 aims to boost Hindu voter participation during Diwali while enabling MPs to collect large pensions after less than six years. He cites potential gains of 10 to 20 million for 80 MPs across parties and questions lawmakers’ motives and taxpayer impact. ATIKOKAN Source: Rick Cain.
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Ederal Public Safety
Dominic LeBlanc
Canada
Liberals
Bloc Quebecois
NDP
Early wildfire threat highlighted for spring and summer
A reader warns of real wildfire danger as conditions in Thunder Bay and nearby areas become dry with low humidity and gusty winds. The column urges preparedness, recommends reading Fire Weather by John Vaillant, and points to FireSmart Canada for home and property protection guidance.
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Ian Pattison
Thunder Bay
John Vaillant
Fort McMurray
Alta
FireSmart Canada
Firesmartcanada.ca
Thunder Bay hailed as Tai Chi hub by Master Peng You
Thunder Bay earns global recognition as a Tai Chi city thanks to Peng You a renowned Tai Chi master who has elevated the city through teaching events and workshops. In Toronto on March 17 he was named Wushu Canada Duan Wei Level 10 the highest in Canada joining two others.
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Peng You
Thunder Bay
Master Peng
Duluth
Minn
Jiaozuo
China
Peng
U.S
Mexico
Toronto
Canada
Duan Wei
Concerns Rise Over Lithium Plant Near Thunder Bay Harbor
Residents urge thorough studies on potential harbour desecration and pollution risks from a planned lithium plant near Thunder Bay. Critics note abandoned mills and grain elevators left messes and fear water intake contamination for the city.
Diversity of views in our letters section
The Chronicle Journal invites original letters on a wide range of topics. Letters up to 300 words may be edited for space and clarity and must cite page and date for referenced articles. Include full name address and day phone. names and hometowns will be published.
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Chronicle-Journal
Thunder Bay residents pressure council over safety and homelessness
A local candidate accuses Thunder Bay’s city council of ignoring resident concerns about safety and growing homelessness. They cite camps in public spaces, sanitation issues, and rising costs for projects like a soccer complex and marina redevelopment, proposing a humanitarian fund and city housing initiatives.
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Thunder Bay
Better leadership needed to address encampments
A reader criticizes Thunder Bay city council for centralizing encampments and failing homeless residents. The letter urges housing and mental health services, accountability, and action to end encampments rather than confinement, citing provincial funds and Indigenous leadership. It demands solutions for housing money, emergency funding, and protection of vulnerable populations.
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Thunder Bay City
Does Council
Band Council
Ontario MedsCheck program accused of billing abuse
Gary Dennis of Thunder Bay says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones should curb a MedsCheck program abuse by a major pharmacy chain. The CBC report links pressure on pharmacists to conduct paid MedsChecks, with the ministry reporting 60 million dollars paid in 2022 2023 while doctors’ visits are billed at lower rates.
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8C News
Ontario
MedsCheck
Sylvia Jones
Ontario College of Pharmacists
Heart Centre
CBC
Ontario Ministry of Health
Jones
Gary Dennis
Thunder Bay
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