Polarized views on safety and police trust in Thunder Bay
In Thunder Bay, a survey shows safety perceptions split nearly evenly with a minority expressing distrust. Sixty six percent of respondents have confidence in the police service, while Indigenous respondents show greater concern. Police plan ongoing engagement with communities to address these fears and adjust priorities.
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Thunder Bay
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City emphasizes smart growth and densification plan
Thunder Bay official Collin says growth must be concrete with a task force including academia. He advocates densification as core to the plan, better branding, transit overhaul, and a unified value proposition to attract revenue while preserving local lifestyle and access to abundant recreation.
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Collin
Thunder Bay
Canada
Two Teens Sought in Fatal Thunder Bay Stabbing
Thunder Bay police issued arrest warrants for Horatio Shawayahamish age 18 and Landon Achneepineskum age 20 for second-degree murder in the Aug 30 fatal at Tamarack Place. Victim identified as 31-year-old Ryan Peter Legourrier. Public warned not to approach suspects. tips to police 807-684-1200 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
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Thunder Bay City
Tamarack Place
Ryan Peter Legourrierec
Thunder Bay
Horatio Shawayahamish
Landon Achneepineskum
Tugboat deck saved as council backs recycling plan
Thunder Bay council voted seven to five to recycle the James Whalen tug, preserving the deck per a Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay request. The plan envisions installing the deck at Fisherman’s Park West with costs capped around 415000, while retaining select pieces and exploring funding options amid debate over fiscal priorities.
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Thunder Bay
James Whalen
Transportation Museum of
Wally Peterson
Peterson
Parks and Open Spaces
Corey Halverson
Parks Department
Halverson
Transportation Museum
Fisherman’s Park West
Coun
Brian Hamilton
John Collin
Council
Collin
Crash Closes Highway 1117 East of Thunder Bay
A multi vehicle crash on Highway 1117 in Shuniah Township near East Loon Lake Road halted traffic for hours. Police said no injuries were reported and the highway remained closed between Highway 527 and Pearl. A separate Nipigon incident led to a 19 year old man charged with impaired driving earlier this month. In Thunder Bay a 38 year old man was charged with impaired driving at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere checkpoint on Balsam Street off ramp. Both suspects face court dates.
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Thunder Bay
Shuniah Township
Nipigon
Balsam Street
Corey Spence
Impaired driving charge after SUV stop on Dawson Road
A 47-year-old Thunder Bay man faced impaired driving charges after police stopped an SUV on Dawson Road around 11 20 p m Monday night. Officers suspected alcohol use and the man, Colin Robertson, has prior release noted as of November 27. Tickets for a fundraising dinner featuring locally grown food are selling fast with about 40 left for October 5. The event supports a future shelter and learning garden at Belluz Farm in Slate River Valley, cost up to 25000 dollars, five course dinner at Goods Co on Red River Road priced 125 dollars each. Tickets available via belluz on ca.
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Mark Bentz
Trevor Giertnga
Heritage
Transportation Museum
Bentz
Giertuga
Hamilton
McKellar
James Whalen
Thunder Bay
Dawson Road
Colin Robertson
Robertson
Jodi Belluz
Slate River Valley
Belluz Farm
Goods & Co
Red River Road
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