Quiet waterfront pirate ship playground opens in Thunder Bay area
Warner Schwarz notes the new McKellar boat launch playground, a pirate ship themed, accessible design replacing an old unit. The $250,000 project uses wood fibre for accessibility under AODA, offering low cost family activities near Lake Superior and Kaministiquia River. A future concrete walkway will improve access.
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Mission Marsh
Thunder Bay
Warner Schwarz
Parks Department
Lake Superior
Marine Park
Schwarz
Ontario
Vickers and Boulevard
AODA
Vicker Park
McKellar Boat Launch Area
Indigenous spending study eyed for Thunder Bay economy
A Thunder Bay project by CEDC ABPA and NADF will survey Indigenous business impact to measure GDP output labour income and job creation. Chief executive Jamie Taylor and ABPA president Jason Rasevych cite economic reconciliation and stronger policy, with opportunities for Indigenous firms and calls for participation.
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Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
CEDC
Anishnawbe Business Professional Association
ABPA
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
NADF
Thunder Bay
ICE
Jamie Taylor
Chronicle-Journal
Nous
Jason Rasevych
Rasevych
Missing Richard Graham Last Seen Boarding Bus in Thunder Bay
A dedicated tip line is aiding the Thunder Bay search for Richard Graham who has not been heard from in 67 days. The 42 year old white male was last seen July 30 boarding a city transit bus on Cumberland Street and has not exited. He wears a camouflage shirt, black camo pants, grey black running shoes, a camo cap and a large black backpack with a white patch. He is described as five six, slim, with medium length red hair and a red beard. Call 807 701 5377 with name and phone or anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 477.
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Uip
Thunder Bay
Richard Graham
Graham
Cumberland Street
Webequie man charged with impaired driving after collision
A 42-year-old Webequie First Nation man, Leonard Beaver, faced impaired driving charges after a crash on Thunder Bay outskirts on Highway 61 near Arthur Street before 7 am. Police said a minivan collided with another vehicle, with no injuries and minor damages. Beaver also faces a blood alcohol reading over 80 mg. He was released and must appear in Thunder Bay court on November 6.
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Thunder Bay
Highway 61
Arthur Street
Leonard Beaver
Beaver
Webequie
Thunder Bay man charged with firearm and weapon offences
A 37 year old Thunder Bay man, Michael Vlassoff, was charged after police stopped a sedan on Highway 11 17. He faces possession of a firearm contrary to a probation order, unauthorized possession of a weapon, failing to comply with a probation order, and failing or refusing to provide a breath sample. He has been released and is due in Thunder Bay court on November 6.
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Thunder Bay
Highway
Michael Vlassoff
Vlassoff
Museum board seeks new member in Oliver Paipoonge
Oliver Paipoonge seeks a resident and taxpayer to fill a vacancy on the museum board for the remainder of the current council term. Apply by November 18 with a cover letter detailing interest and skills. Send applications to chief administrator Wayne Hanchard at cao clerk oliverpaipoonge.on.ca.
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Council
Wayne Hanchard
Cao Clerk
Oliverpaipoonge
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Kinsmen Youth Centre
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