Oliver Paipoonge reports steady building activity despite downturn
Oliver Paipoonge chief administrator Wayne Hanchard says activity remains strong amid a general construction slowdown caused by inflation and high costs. RESCON cites high taxes, fees, and slow approvals harming housing, while Hanchard notes no development fees in the municipality and predicts few permits for single family dwellings this year.
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Amphicar tale spans decades from Thunder Bay to Toronto
Fred Pierce recounts the Amphicar story from his father-in-law Jean Brouillard’s 1968 purchase on Memorial Avenue in Thunder Bay to today's use. The unique vehicle, able to drive on land and sea, has logged hundreds of fishing hours, sunk twice, aided police dive teams, and won the 2024 Bruce Grey Simcoe Award at Cobble Beach. Pierce drove it 60 miles to Cobble Beach from Toronto, noting its seaworthy resilience and family heritage.
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Jean
John) Brouillard
Memorial Avenue
Thunder Bay
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Lake Superior
Hearst
Cobble Beach
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Blue-green algae cases near Thunder Bay rise this season
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirms a new blue-green algae case at Barton Bay in Kenogamisis Lake near Geraldton from a Sept. 16 water sample. Seven confirmed cases this season, one fewer than 2023, with rising counts tied to warming temps and phosphate discharges. Authorities urge avoidances of impacted waterways for two weeks after sightings, and report suspected sightings to Spills Action Centre at 1-800-268-6060.
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Kenogamisis Lake
Barton Bay
Geraldton
Rotary Santa Parade Returns to Thunder Bay Nov 16
North Pole celebrity to visit joins the 32nd annual Rotary Santa Parade hosted by Fort William, Port Arthur, Lakehead, and Thunder Bay Rotaract. The free event starts 10 am at Superstore and proceeds along Memorial Avenue to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium where refreshments await. About 20 000 spectators attend yearly. floats register at rotaryparade.ca.
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Fort William
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