Thunder Bay grapples with heat, floods and wildfire risk
City officials warn climate change is intensifying heat in the downtown core and raising flood risks from severe weather. The update details a $380 million infrastructure deficit, need for urban canopy green spaces, and ongoing fire readiness as floods, heat and wildfires threaten health and safety.
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Marathon Active Living Centre Could Get Federal Support
Marathon seeks 65 million for a two-storey 100000 square foot Active Living Centre with pools a rink gym bowling lanes and space for pickleball. Marathon hopes 35 million from Green Municipal Fund and 15 million from Ontario with Ottawa potential funding via Infrastructure Canada. Biigtigong and Netmizaaggamig First Nations pledge 1.5 million. project aimed for 2028 completion. Hajdu, MP for Thunder Bay Superior North, backs federal pathways.
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Northwestern Ontario Hospitals Get Regional Equipment Grants
Hospitals across Northwestern Ontario receive funding for cancer program equipment in Terrace Bay Fort Frances and Kenora as well as ventilator and novum I pumps for Marathon. Diagnostics chief Kati Tuom notes the MRI department serves about 16 000 patients yearly with 3500 scans monthly boosting local access. Dr Rhonda Crocker Ellacott says Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation grants help hospital responsiveness. over 27 million in grants issued in five years.
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Nip-Rock High builds new home with Indigenous trades program
Nipigon Red Rock High School students in grades 9 to 12 are learning old school carpentry and electrical skills through a hands on Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Program. The project to construct a 14 by 40 foot house in Ginoogaming First Nation aims to grant a home to a community member while earning high school credits.
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