Thunder Bay homeless count shows 557 people affected
A point in time survey by the Lakehead Social Planning Council and Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre finds 557 unhoused residents in Thunder Bay, with 78 percent Indigenous. It notes causes include substance use and domestic issues, and highlights age shifts and barriers to housing, income, and identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunder Bay
Bonnie Krysowaty
Lakehead
Krysowaty
Orla Mining buys Musselwhite mine in premier Ontario district
Jason Simpson, Orla Mining president and CEO, says the Musselwhite acquisition doubles annual production and secures a presence in Ontario, described as a premier mining jurisdiction. Musselwhite, an underground mine on Opapimiskan Lake in Northwestern Ontario, has 25 years of operation and nearly six million ounces produced to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Simpson
Orla
Orla Mining
Ontario
Simpson
The
Chronicle-Journal
Cheer fund official notes growing need and reach
The Thunder Bay Christmas Cheer Fund aided more than 8 500 people last year including 4 300 children. The goal this year is to exceed that as costs rise. Donations tap online at thunderbaychristmascheer.com or at Scotiabank branches, cheques mailed to PO Box 10297 Thunder Bay, Ontario, text CHEER to 807-344-1035 between Nov 28 and Dec 15. Volunteers can sign up on the charity site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
She
Community hampers aim to aid vulnerable in the region
Capnerhurst plans substantial healthy hampers priced to stretch dollars with a fill the van drive at River Street Metro and County Fair No Frills. Volunteers, including school students, will assemble hampers that include a ham and homemade cookies. Hampers distributed December 18 at the Heritage Building, with 211 registration by November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capnerhurst
Gaw
RFDA
River Street Metro
County Fair
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Grounds
Two arrested after police chase in Thunder Bay
Two southern Ontario men face multiple charges after a morning pursuit in Thunder Bay. Officers responding to a disturbance on Banning Street were pushed aside as a suspect fled, drawing a loaded handgun. A second suspect fled in a vehicle, nearly striking an officer. the driver was found asleep and uncooperative. The 27-year-old from Toronto is charged with assault resisting a peace officer two counts of drug trafficking possession of property obtained by crime over five thousand dollars and several firearm offences. The 29-year-old from Bolton faces charges including drug trafficking obstructing a peace officer weapon for a dangerous purpose dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to comply with a release order. Both remain in custody awaiting court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Thunder Bay
Banning Street
Toronto
Bolton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winnipeg
Fort Frances
Sioux Lookout
Longlac
Kenora
Tenewswatch
Newmont Corporation
Opapimiskan Lake
Cheer Fund
Laura Hurley
Ontario Power Generation
Jill Thompson
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
Rob Wilson
Dylan Patterson
the Chronicle Journal
Doug Diaczuk
Vanderwees
Garben Gallery
Vanderwees Engallery Mone