Police chief takes questions and council composition
Police chief fields questions on city leadership as the council composition discussion unfolds. A local feature notes Poland’s millennium celebration in 1966 and previews handyman tips and a tribute to Dave Gatherum.
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Poland
Dave Gatherum
Harm reduction life saving advocate at Thunder Bay conference
Recovery stories dominated the Forward Together Harm Reduction Conference 2024 in Thunder Bay, hosted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with support from the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. Guy Felicella, a long-time harm reduction advocate who cured a decades-long addiction, homelessness and crime cycle, spoke about the life-saving impact of harm reduction. More than 200 participants attended the two day event at the Italian Cultural Centre, featuring panels and interactive sessions with frontline workers. Officials emphasized harm reduction as evidence based and lifesaving while outlining a broad approach to substance use health and support services. The Path 525 recovery program at NorWest Community Health Centre remains available until March 31 2025 when provincial funding ends.
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Thunder Bay
Guy Felicella
Felicella
Vancouver
East Side
Rilee Willianen
NorWest Community Health Centre
Simpson Street
Forward Together
Thunder Bay road projects push toward 2025 plans
City infrastructure work on Simpson Street aims to open the road between Robertson and Dease by mid to late November as crews advance water systems and demolitions. Project manager Brian Newman notes major undertakings through 2025 including a Dease to Victoria extension, a Cumberland Street Water Street roundabout, and finishing downtown from Tupper to Pearl Street with 2026 milestones. Waterfront work nears completion as Cumberland Street opens soon.
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Simpson Street
Robertson
Dease Streets
Brian Newman
Robertson Street
Charry’s Corner
Newman
Dease Street
Victoria
Cumberland Street
Water Street
Marina
Tupper Street
Red River Road
Pearl Street
Cumberland
Dease
Fat Guys Car Show funds children's foundation reach
Fat Guys Auto Parts hosted its annual Fat Guys Car Show on August 10 along Fort William Road drawing hundreds to view hot rods. A new hotdog eating contest joined the event amid food vendors and a beer garden, while funds from registrations and donations support the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation, nearing fifty thousand dollars raised since 2018.
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Fat Guys Auto Parts
Fat Guys
Fort William Road
George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation
Car show supports George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation
Fat Guys Auto Parts hosts a charity car show praised by Angela Cadorin and Ivana Chies. Ivana, a retired teacher and foundation board member, thanks sponsors and volunteers for community support to George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation and Centre. Cindy Levanto submits the item.
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George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation
Angela Cadorin
Fat Guys Auto Parts
Ivana Chies
George Jeffrey Children’s Centre
Cindy Levanto
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