Terrace Bay Drag Fest Faces End as Track Options Weigh
The Superior Classics Car Club, hosting the 25th annual Terrace Bay Drag Fest, may run out of time if a new track isn't found. Club president Ray Gionet says racers urged seeking Norm Nadin to build a Thunder Bay drag race facility, but Nadin argues there is no room or permission. If forced to shut, racers would travel to Minnesota, Illinois, or Wisconsin for events. volunteers aged 60s and 70s risk dwindling turnout.
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Rickford accused in Ontario Chiefs statement of threats
The Chiefs of Ontario file a claim in Toronto alleging Indigenous affairs minister Rickford threatened retribution to Regional Chief Glen Hare during a Dec 11 2023 call. The suit seeks declarations to end discrimination and ensure resources to enforce First Nations laws, while Mamakwa accuses the Ford government of bullying regional leadership.
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Raid on Kenora home yields large drug seizure and charges
Police seized about 700000 in illicit substances during a Kenora search warrant at Elev nth Avenue North. Officers found fentanyl cocaine methamphetamine and cash linked to trafficking. Gursahib Singh 22 of Etobicoke faces charges of possession for trafficking cocaine methamphetamine and opioids and possession of proceeds of crime over 5000.
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Ignace weighs future of nuclear waste host site
Ignace residents voted on March to continue pursuing a deep geological repository. The Willingness Ad Hoc Committee trains for next steps as consulting firm Chéla Inc prepares a June report on vote results and resident interviews. The council must decide by July whether to proceed or withdraw.
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Flood settlement in Nakatchwenin First Nation approved
A $21.8 million settlement with Nakatchwenin First Nation, Ontario and Canada resolves flood claims from dam construction after 1905 10, following a pulp mill hydro project near Fort Frances. Chief Wayne Smith calls it reconciliation while officials promise improved well being and trust with Indigenous communities.
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