Indigenous Services Canada engages Pikangikum on water plan
Indigenous Services Canada says it is partnering with the First Nation to support health and well being. It invested $700,000 for a water and wastewater feasibility study and interim upgrades. Officials have held meetings and site visits, most recently on April 2, 2025, to discuss next steps.
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Indigenous Services Canada
North shore as exotic as any says Thunder Bay cruise advocates
Thunder Bay leaders Paul Pepe and Jamie Taylor promoted the city at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach to strengthen Great Lakes ties and attract small expedition ships. They highlighted the north shore geology Indigenous culture and unique shore experiences, noting 18 port calls this season with Viking Pearl Seas and Victory lines.
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Thunder Bay
Seatrade Cruise Global
Miami Beach
Fla
Paul Pepe
Jamie Taylor
Community Economic Development Commission
Great Lakes
U.s.-Canada
Pepe
Pepe and Taylor
Canada
Great Lakes Cruise Association
Duluth
Lake Superior
Super Country Travel Association
Taylor
North Shore
Viking
Pearl Seas
Victory Cruise Lines
Victory One
Superior Country Travel Association
Earth
Wildland Fire Hazard High Across Northwest Region
Rain arrives in Thunder Bay area as AFFES reports six active fires in the Northwest with two under control and four not. A northeast fire was put out while another southwest blaze near Badwater Lake expanded to about three hectares. Kenora Fire 14 grew to just over 1,000 hectares amid favorable winds. Municipal fire bans remain in place in Conmee, Gillies, Neebing, O Connor and Oliver Paipoonge.
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Thunder Bay
Ontario
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
AFFES
Armstrong
Badwater Lake
Northwest
Minnesota
Rainy River
Quetico Park
Greenstone
Kenora
Environment Canada
Region investigates intimate partner violence case in Atikokan
A 20-year-old Atikokan resident faces charges including sexual assault and assault with a weapon after an intimate partner violence report on May 1. Police found a prohibited firearm and two imitation weapons during a residence search. The accused remains in custody ahead of court. A separate Thunder Bay incident left two men charged after a weapons dispute on Amelia Street West. One man, 36, faces weapon and assault charges. the other, 44, faces assault and probation-related charges. Both are in custody awaiting court appearances.
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Atikokan
Ontario
Thunder Bay
Amelia Street West
Doug Diaczuk
Fort Frances Woman Charged After Impaired Driving Incident
Police arrested a 27 year old woman from Devlin after multiple public complaints about an impaired driver. She was charged with impaired operation by alcohol or drugs and blood alcohol over 80 mg, plus open liquor and failing to wear a seat belt. Her license was suspended 90 days and vehicle impounded seven days. A court date is set for June.
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Fort Frances
Ontario
Webster Avenue North
Devlin
Women invited to enroll in Fort William First Nation workshop
Fort William First Nation opens registration for a two day empowerment workshop May 24 25 focusing on recognizing strengths building confidence and personal goals. A May 26 banking workshop at the community centre offers account opening and investment questions. Submissions for Thunder Bay Women’s History Exhibit open July 1 highlighting Indigenous women and women of colour with biographies and photos due by then.
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Fort William
First Nation
Thunder Bay
City Archives
Christina Wakefield
Thunderbay
Thunder Bay City
Donald Street E
Doug Diaczuk
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