Shelter village housing project proposed for Kam River site
A Thunder Bay writer urges a housing first approach for the Kam River Heritage Park shelter plan, arguing against fenced encampments and guards. They say every unhoused person deserves a dignified home with heat, water, power and safety, and warn against treating people as second class. The note asks council to rethink the proposal to better protect dignity and reduce social costs.
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Kam River
Thunder Bay
Waterfront station parking chaos drains waterfront activity
City council weighs free parking for limited hours as marina businesses report sharp drop in walk-in customers and revenue losses from paid parking. Owners warned since implementation, but the waterfront lacks a strategic vision, risking irreversible damage to the area.
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Marina
Kuhl
North West Ontario highway complaints and road concerns
A letter from SHUNIAH Lloyd Kerkermeier criticizes Trans-Canada Highway conditions across Alberta to Ontario. He cites divided roads, few rest stops, winter rock cuts, and unsafe driving, accusing Ontario Premier Doug Ford of neglect. He objects to plans to bury nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Doug Ford
Lloyd Kerkermeier Shuniah
Keep Thunder Bay Clean by Everyone at Home and Street
A public exhortation from Ellen Sandberg urging Thunder Bay residents to tidy up their surroundings. Citizens and businesses should dispose of waste properly, use recycling bins, and take discarded items home if needed. The letter calls for pride in the city and collective action to curb litter across streets, parks, and walkways.
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Thunder Bay
Ellen Sandberg
Thunder Bay Must Focus On Core Services Not Ribbon Cuttings
Kasper Wabinski argues Thunder Bay faces a 30 million deficit for essential infrastructure while approving costly projects. He cites Victoriaville Centre subsidies, a 42 million indoor turf project, a 1.4 million James Whalen tugboat bill, and aging water and sewer systems as evidence that money should fix roads, water, and services first.
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Victoriaville Centre
Victoria Avenue
James Whalen
Thunder Bay
Kasper Wabinski
Creek bridge repair priorities in Thunder Bay debated
Bill Paul notes two nearby bridges over McVicar Creek and Clayte Street in Thunder Bay. He argues the Hartvicksen Street crossing is deteriorating and should be repaired now, while the more urgent concern is the other bridge nearing unusable condition.
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Thunder Bay
Pes
Clayte Street
Hartvicksen Street
McVicar Creek
Hartvicksen
Pringle Street
US apologizes to Canada for belligerent stance
Charles Hathaway from Grand Marais Minnesota condemns his government for aggressive rhetoric and tariffs against Canada. He argues Canadians are friends, border disruptions hurt Minnesota businesses, tourism, and cross-border ties, and calls for immediate policy reversal and a formal apology to Canada.
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Canada
Minnesota
North Shore
Charles Hathaway Grand Marais
Minn
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