Miles Street site picked for temporary shelter village
City administration backs the vacant Miles Street East lot for an 80 unit temporary shelter village as part of the Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan. The site, chosen over Ram River Heritage Park, faces local opposition despite public feedback citing safety, cleanliness, and access to services as priorities. City council to vote Monday with construction aimed by April next year and a five-year municipal funding term.
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Man charged after jail assault victim dies
Thunder Bay man Travis Loon, 31, is charged with second degree murder after an assault at the Thunder Bay District Jail left a male victim with life threatening injuries who later died. Loon was arrested after the Oct. 25 incident and previously faced a first degree murder charge in a 2022 Rusow case.
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Toy campaign kicks off with two new co-chairs
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue firefighter Rob Wilson and Dylan Patterson take over the Toys for Tots drive begun 70 years ago by the Thunder Bay Professional Fire fighters Association. They aim to aid as many families as possible amid rising living costs. Last year the effort raised 177000 dollars to gift over 4000 children. Donations are accepted at Intercity Shopping Centre and Goods and Co, online, or at TD Bank branches. Firefighters will collect at Boston Pizza on Dec 11, the Fighting Walleye game on Dec 14, and the Red River Street Fair.
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