Northern Ontario municipalities gain boost in funding
The Ontario government raises the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund by 100 million over two years, lifting total funding to 600 million by 2026. Northern small towns like Shaniah expect increases, while officials urge a permanent rise and formal talks with the Doug Ford administration next year.
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Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
Peter Bethlenfalvy
Shaniah
Paul Greenwood
Individ
Ual
Ontario
Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association
Wendy Landry
Landry
Doug Ford
Police probe shooting on Thunder Bay southside
Police respond to gunshot reports in the 300 block of Finlayson Street Thursday afternoon. No injuries reported. Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit continue to investigate the incident.
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Thunder Bay
Finlayson Street
Forensic Identification Unit
Motorists warned as horses share country roads in fall
Teri Treftlin, Kakabeka Falls riding instructor, urges drivers to respect Ontario rules as horses ride country roads during fall. She notes riders have right of way and warns horn blasting or engine revving spoils the experience. Ontario police kick off Festive RIDE to curb impaired driving amid holiday travel.
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Kakabeka Falls
Teri Treftlin
Britain
Atlantic
Ontario
Treftlin
OPP
Canada
Moose carcass found west of Thunder Bay prompts tips
Provincial wildlife investigators seek tips after a bull moose with small antlers was shot and abandoned in a remote area west of Thunder Bay. The carcass was found near Burchell Road in wildlife management unit 11B. Call 1 877 847 7667 with information.
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Thunder Bay
Ministry of Natural Resources
MNR
Burchell Road
Carl Clutchey
The
Chronicle-Journal
Seniors targeted by Thunder Bay grandparent scam
Thunder Bay police report seniors receiving scam calls from a private number claiming a grandchild needs help. The caller pretends a relative is in trouble and asks for funds via electronic transfer or cash, often with a background voice. Police urge contacting family to verify and hanging up to avoid victimization.
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Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Police Service
Doug Diaczuk
The
Chronicle-Journal
South core businesses oppose village plan
Fort William BIA chair Aldo Roberto and seven local business owners oppose Thunder Bay city plans for a temporary shelter village on Miles Street. They criticize the modeling from Peterborough and Kitchener and urge long term solutions focusing on addiction and mental health. They question city expertise and worry about future development, safety, and cost.
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Fort William
BIA
Peterborough
Kitchener
Ontario
Thunder Bay
DiPaolo
Roberto
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
Social Services
Council
Jennifer Hoard
Tom Scura
Lori Sando
Lori Paras
Stewart Rathje
Anna Bolt
Fort William Bia
Aldo Roberto
Tony DiPaolo
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