Thunder Bay Hints at City On Demand Transit Rollout
City council hears a report on shifting from fixed routes to a hybrid model with on demand pickup in underserved areas. The plan may use existing stops, connect to transfer hubs, and consider First Nations and private property concerns while exploring funding and staffing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunder Bay
Brad Loroff
Transit Services
Council
Westfort Coun
Kristen Oliver
Oliver
Westfort
Loroff
Greg Johnson
Fort William First Nation
Coun
Brian Hamilton
Hamilton
Prabmeet Sarkaria
Ontario
Transportation Department
Manager of Transit
John Collin
City Transit
Dryden paper mill funding tied to mercury remedy pledge
MPP Sol Mamakwa argues the Dryden Fibre Canada mill must condition NEAP funding on measures ending mercury pollution in Grassy Narrows and Waubeseemoong. The mill, owned since 2028, previously dumped nine tonnes of mercury into the Wabigoon River, with lingering contamination and a May study linking effluents to methylmercury formation. The company says it operates under strict environmental rules after taking ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryden
Kiwetinoong
Sol Mamakwa
Northern Energy Advantage Program
NEAP
Dryden Fibre Canada
Grassy Narrows First Nation
Mamakwa
Wabigoon River
Grassy Narrows
Wabaseemoong
Queen’s Park
Northern Development
Greg Rickford
Dryden Paper Mill
Northern Energy Advantage
Rickford
Kenora
Rainy River
Matawa Animal Services pilot extended to four years
The federal government will add 1.5 million dollars to extend Matawa First Nations Managements animal services pilot from two to four years. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced at Thunder Bay International Airport. The project provides spay neuter clinics and wellness services to remote First Nations with few veterinarians. Matawa aims to expand to more communities and build a sustainable animal care network in partnership with federal and provincial authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matawa Animal Services
Indigenous Services
Patty Hajdu
Matawa First Nations Management
Hajdu
North Star Air
Thunder Bay International Airport
Matawa News Re
Matawa
David Paul Achneepineskum
Achneepineskum
Canada
Indigenous NADF Awards to honor Timmins entrepreneurs
The 32nd NADF Awards recognizing Indigenous business excellence will be held in Timmins Ontario on Oct 18 in partnership with Perimeter Aviation LP. NADF CEO Brian Davey says 22 nominations were received mainly from Timmins and nearby, with new categories highlighting Young Entrepreneur Startup Small Business Partnership Business Excellence and Leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NADF
Timmins
Ontario
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Perimeter Aviation LP
Brian Davey
Thunder Bay
Davy
Davey
Indig
Woman charged in fatal hit and run in Shoal Lake 39 First Nation
Laura Mandamin, 32, was arrested Wednesday and charged with impaired driving and failure to stop at an accident resulting in death. She was released and must appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on Nov. 7. Police located the suspect vehicle, a grey Chevrolet High-Country truck, after a Friday hit-and-run at Highway 1117 and Harbour Expressway with no injuries.
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Laura Mandamin
Ontario Court of Justice
Kenora
Harbour Expressway
Ontario
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