Thunder Bay housing project sparks blasting and zoning concerns
Current River residents voiced worry about planned blasting for a new affordable housing site at Huron and Hudson. They fear impacts on Vance Chapman Public School and property values as RJ Concrete plans two 12 unit buildings. Councillor Andrew Foulds urged clear information while noting the property is properly zoned and the developer must follow rules.
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Thunder Bay
Huron and
Hudson Avenues
Rob Joblin
Joblin
RJ Concrete and Construction
Castonguay
Vance Chapman Public School
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Coun
Andrew Foulds
Foulds
Missing person reports acted on quickly say Thunder Bay police
Thunder Bay police say 259 missing person reports were received from January through June, averaging about 43 per month, with all but one located. Two investigations remain active, one from this period and another from 2020, with no foul play suspected.
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Thunder Bay Police Services Board
Det
Insp
Jeremey Pearson
Pearson
Ryan Hughes
Police Board
Wayne Bahlieda
Thunder Bay police board moves to cost-saving new office
The Thunder Bay Police Service Board held its first meeting in a new space at 1111 Victoria Ave East. Chair Karen Machado says the move aligns with the board’s strategic plan and budgeting, saving about $20,000 annually and offering a more comfortable venue for the public to observe meetings.
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Thunder Bay Police Service Board
Karen Machado
Thunder Bay
Machado
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Victoria Ave. East
South Bruce backs willing host status for nuclear waste repo
South Bruce Ontario joined Ignace as a willing host for a deep geological repository. A referendum ended with 51 percent yes of 3,138 ballots, a 69 percent turnout. Northwatch criticizes the result as not compelling and notes the community remains split on the issue.
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South Bruce
Lake Huron
Ontario
Ignace
Jake Pastore
Brennain Lloyd
Northwatch
We the Nuclear Free North
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Lloyd
North Bay
South Bruce vote backs nuclear waste willingness
Regional Nuclear Waste Management Organization and local leaders react to a tight referendum in South Bruce on hosting a deep geological repository. Mayor Mark Goetz calls it a proud moment as council will formally receive the results November 12.
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South Bruce
Lloyd
Vince Ponka
Ponka
Ontario
Mark Goetz
Canada
Ignace
Ignace Council
Saugeen Ojibway Nation
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Wabigoon Lake
Clayton Wetelainen
Verelainen
Bank of Canada may cut again as economy weakens
Economic data reinforce fears of a weakening economy. TD economist Marc Ercolao says the data amplify concerns about growth. Bank of Canada already cut 0.5 percentage points last week and Governor Macklem signaled data driven, one step at a time policy. DiCapua notes room to cut further before harming the economy, with a December bold move possible. The key rate sits at 3.75 percent as the bank expects growth to rebound next year as cuts take effect.
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Marc Ercolao
Tiff Macklem
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DiCapua
Lief
Not Suspicious Death In Fort William First Nation
Anishinabek Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police say a death found at a Fort William First Nation residence on October 24 is not suspicious and no foul play is suspected. The body was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity will not be released while APS and OPP continue the investigation with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service alongside multiple OPP units.
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Fort William
Anishinabek
Ontario
Superior North Emergency Medical Services
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
APS
OPP
Chief Coroner
Ontario Forensic Pathology Service
Thunder Bay Crime Unit
Forensic Identification Services Unit
Major Case Investigation Team
Impaired charge laid against Thunder Bay man
A Thunder Bay man, Norman Esquega, 56, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired after Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police tracked a suspected impaired driver near Dorion in mid October. He was released to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon. the charge is not proven.
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Thunder Bay
Nipigon
Ontario
Dorion
OPP
Black Sturgeon Road
Norman Esquega
Ontario Court of Justice
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