Dagwood's Slightly Batty Halloween draws crowds at Dagwood's Bakery
Westfort bakery Dagwood's Bakery and Deli in Thunder Bay hosts its fifth annual Slightly Batty Halloween with a haunted menu featuring bloody eyeball cake pops and black caldron doughnuts. Olivia Wilda notes rising attendance from 300 to 550, aiming for 600 to 700, with celebrity villains and a haunted walk. Pre orders close 15 days before Halloween and remaining treats go on sale on Halloween night.
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Westfort
Dagwood
Thunder Bay
Olivia Wilda
Wilda
Mrs. Claus
Dagwood’s Bakery
Siru Malekar
Misladys Diaz
Susan Wragg
Varsha Lama
Westfort Bakery
Thunder Bay Police say inspector general probe was well done
Deputy Chief Ryan Hughes told the police service board the probe is unfortunate yet necessary as the Thunder Bay Police Service faces staffing shortages and calls for reform. Chief Darcy Fleury said the service will cooperate, noting prior recommendations have driven positive changes and progress is ongoing. Indigenous community trust remains a focus as the board works with inspectors.
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Thunder Bay
City Police Service
Ryan Hughes
Police Service Board
Darcy Fleury
Fleury
Inspector General of Policing of
Ontario
Inspectorate of Policing
Karen Machado
Machado
Hughes
Thunder Bay Police Service Board
Trail network expansion backed by Northern Ontario fund
The Township of Sioux Narrows Nestor Falls will receive 249750 to advance phase two of its nine phase plan for a large multi use trail network. The project includes 10 kilometres of trails wayfinding signage a parking area with bike racks and a small bike skills park. The investment aims to boost tourism local economy and health with year round outdoor access. Mayor Gale Black and MPP Greg Rickford welcomed the funding noting long term community benefits and job growth.
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Ontario
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Sioux Narrows
Nestor Falls
Brant
Gale Black
Colleges press for PGWP eligibility restoration amid enrolment gaps
Confederation College officials warn enrolment deficits will force hard budget choices in 2025 26 and seek restoration of programs to the post graduate work permit list. They urge provincial input and federal scrutiny to protect Northwestern Ontario labour needs.
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Skillen
Confederation College
Colleges Ontario
Salo
Ontario
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