Shuniah council weighs nuclear waste transport concerns
Shuniah council heard environmental groups oppose transporting spent nuclear fuel rods but did not commit. The meeting noted possible NWMO input while no resolution against transport was adopted. Groups argue storage near reactors or in other sites. NWMO plans underground storage with long construction timelines.
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Shuniah
Paul Greenwood
Environment North
We the
Nuclear Free North
Ignace
Ontario
Wendy O’connor
Greenwood
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
NWMO
Oliver Paipoonge
Councillor makes court appearance in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay city councillor Trevor Giertuga appeared in court for a first appearance on assault and unlawful dwelling charges. He represents himself and sought a publication ban, which was denied. The case relates to an incident last June and returns to court in January.
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Thunder Bay
Coun
Trevor Giertuga
Giertuga
Pickup driver charged after highway collision near Pearl
A 29-year-old Nipigon man was charged with careless driving and driving while under suspension after a pickup crashed into a transport truck on Highway 11 17 about 60 kilometres east of Thunder Bay near Pearl. The roadway was closed for about three hours. the transport driver was uninjured. A court date was not immediately available.
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Thunder Bay
Pearl
Teen charged after early morning Bay Boulevard assault
A 19-year-old male was charged with aggravated assault after a 4 a.m. Bay Boulevard assault left a man with serious non life threatening injuries. Officers found the injured person who was taken to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the suspect appeared in court and was remanded.
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Thunder Bay
Bay Boulevard
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Choose Thunder Bay First promotes shop local campaign
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce launches Choose Thunder Bay First to urge residents to support local businesses through Christmas and beyond. Marv Chony Jewelers owner says jewelry thrives on personal connections built by local shoppers, and online sales are not his model. Chamber president Charla Robinson stresses local shops create jobs, fund taxes, donations, and ensure a vibrant community through arts and sports.
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Choose
Thunder Bay
Chong
Chamber
Charla Robinson
Robinson
Dulux Paints celebrates 25 years in Thunder Bay
Charlene and Shawn Vansomeren mark 25 years of Dulux Paints Decorating Centre in Thunder Bay since starting in 1989. They recall early paint woes, shift to water based and low VOC products, and the store’s evolution including wallpaper, carpeting, blinds, and installation. They emphasize community support and ongoing plans to stay active.
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Dulux
Thunder Bay
Charlene
Shawn Vansomeren
Vansomeren
Vansomerens
Dulux Paints
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Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative
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Marv Chony Jewellers
Marv Chony
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Vansemeren
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