Man banned for life from driving in Thunder Bay case
Paypompee identified as driver in fatal crash. He admitted dozing at the wheel and fleeing the scene while a crack pipe was found in the car. Sentenced to six years for dangerous driving causing death, five years for bodily harm, one year for leaving the scene, plus lifetime driving ban and DNA sample. Four years remaining.
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Thunder Bay
Paypompee
Johnson
Smith
March
Smoky conditions prompt fire restrictions across region
A regional restricted fire zone from Atikokan to the Manitoba border, including Quetico Park, began May 16 banning open air burning. Portable stoves allowed with caution. permits suspended. Thunder Bay may see smoky conditions from fires near Kenora and northern Manitoba with possible rain showers and mild heat ahead. Barbecues using propane or charcoal remain allowed along with approved ceremonial fires.
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Manitoba
Quetico
Environment Canada
Thunder Bay
Kenora
MP pledges push for Fort William First Nation care home
Liberal MP Marcus Pawlowski intends to press Indigenous Services minister Mandy Gull-Masty to advance the Fort William First Nation long term care home project in Thunder Bay region. The 100 bed facility, estimated at 50 million, would ease pressure on Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and rely on potential federal provincial funding.
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Fort William
Pawlowski
Quebec
Mandy Gull-Masty
Gull-Masty
Mark
Carney
Grand Council of the
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Superior North
Patty Hajdy
Hajdu
Jobs and Families
Fed Nor
Reimagined Victoriaville project on Victoria Avenue set to finish 2027
The City of Thunder Bay-led Reimagine Victoriaville plan aims for Victoria Avenue to reopen by October 2026 with total completion in June 2027. Colliers Project Leaders manages the project with Finn Way General Contractor handling demolition and redevelopment. Design teams include KGS Group i4Architecture and Scatliff Miller Murray.
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North End
Victoria Avenue
Victoriaville
Thunder Bay
Colliers Project
Finn Way General Contractor Inc
KGS Group
i4Architecture
Scatliff + Miller + Murray
Thunder Bay library expands mall site with lease renewal
The Thunder Bay Public Library wins unanimous council approval to renew the County Fair Mall lease, adding 892 square feet and a 4,000 square foot overflow area across from the current location. Rent remains 114000 per year for two years, with minor increases later. Renovations include a wall removal for a programming room and minor bathroom upgrades, funded by reserves and a new fundraising drive.
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Thunder Bay
Togman
Thunder Bay Active Commute Challenge kicks off for June
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit launched its 2025 Active Commute Challenge to encourage cycling walking carpooling or transit for the month of June. Partners include City of Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Regional Sciences Centre Confederation College and EcoSuperior with prizes for top logging workplaces.
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Thunder Bay
Leena Pehkonen
Active Commute
Health Unit
Pekkonen
Thunder Bay District
Janet DeMille
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