Fort William Gardens Remembrance Day ceremony honors veterans
A large turnout at Fort William Gardens honored veterans with speeches by Thunder Bay Police Chief Darcy Fleury and guest speakers, thanking volunteers from local branches, cadets, and service groups. The torch ceremony, wreath presentations, and support from Nishnawbe Aski Police Service highlighted the event. Several dignitaries and community groups were acknowledged for organizing, guarding, and facilitating the Remembrance Day observance.
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Fort William Gardens
Thunder Bay Legion South Side Poppy Fund
Simpson
Cumberland Street
Slovak Legion
Ted Ciotuha
Thunder Bay
Darcy Fleury
RCMP
Bob Manns
Maureen Schmidt
Silver Cross
Ms. Schmidt
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
Chiefs Council
Walker
France
Germany
Poland
Cpl
Turner
Robert Young
Catherine
Rhonda
Brian
Crew
Jenkens Funeral Home
Lorne Clifford
Lorne
Sudan
Syria
Deborah Kraft
Roy L’esperance
Henry Lewis
Chris Holland
Allisdair Graham
Jane Saunders
Waterfront decision harms Thunder Bay art gallery plan
A local waterfront revitalization effort intended to boost Thunder Bay tourism and arts has become a white elephant since parking fees were introduced. The independently run marina now sees few visitors. locals and tourists skip the area, galleries face uncertain futures, and the city’s one-time visit potential erodes.
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Imhe Marina Park
Tam
Thunder Bay
the College
Science North
Winter rink’s demise follows parking costs flare
The waterfront rink at Marina Park faced crowding and high parking charges after Hockey Night in Canada brought large crowds. Critics blame council for missed needs and paid parking, predicting winter activities will decline as skaters and families stay away. Ron MacLean’s visit frames the tale in Hockey Towns context.
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Marina Park
Canada
Ron MacLean
Free parking drives letters to limit meter use
Readers describe changing habits to avoid meter costs, noting free parking at County Park and sparse parking at Waverley Resource Library. They urge discussion of local parking principles and invite: full name, address, and day phone for letters under 300 words.
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Waverley
Bob Breckenridge
Thunder Bay
Chroniclejournal.com
Temporary housing plan in Thunder Bay draws opposition
Liberal MP Marcus Pawlowski voices concerns over two proposed sites for temporary housing to aid the homeless in Thunder Bay. He urges balancing rights of residents and businesses with those of the homeless, suggesting alternative locations and flexibility in service delivery while retaining federal support discussions.
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Thunder Bay
Miles
Simpson Streets
Kaministiquia River
Ontario
Waterloo
Fort William
Marcus Pawlowski
Rainy River
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