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Have ideas on how Thunder Bay should grow its tax base? The city wants to hear them

Have ideas on how Thunder Bay should grow its tax base? The city wants to hear them

The city is holding two town hall meetings this week to inform residents, and get their input, on its smart growth plan.
Chippewa Park carousel shelter will preserve ride that brings ‘squeals of delight’: advocate

Chippewa Park carousel shelter will preserve ride that brings ‘squeals of delight’: advocate

The city is accepting bids for contractors to build the long-planned structure, expects it to be complete in spring 2026.
Big changes coming to city council, 10 advisory committees axed

Big changes coming to city council, 10 advisory committees axed

City council to change how it will govern, moving from a committee of the whole structure to standing committees.
Lodge owners worry over new fishfinder technology

Lodge owners worry over new fishfinder technology

A campaign is underway in Northwestern Ontario to discourage anglers from using forward-facing sonar to catch muskies
Local armed forces members helped provide security at G7 Summit

Local armed forces members helped provide security at G7 Summit

The Thunder Bay contingent, most of whom are with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, volunteered to be part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ domestic operation.
Surface workers at Musselwhite gold mine join a union

Surface workers at Musselwhite gold mine join a union

Employees of the First Nation partnership Big Beaver House voted unanimously to join the United Steelworkers union.
'The need for cash is instant,' says RFDA

'The need for cash is instant,' says RFDA

The Regional Food Distribution Association is running a 12-hour radio broadcast with CKPR and Rock 94 to raise vital funds for its Building Hope campaign.
17 charges laid against 3 people in drug, weapons investigation

17 charges laid against 3 people in drug, weapons investigation

Thunder Bay police say the investigation started in May.
Do special economic zones really work? Economists break down Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5

Do special economic zones really work? Economists break down Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5

The premier says extraordinary measures are necessary in the face of an “economic war” with the U.S. but critics question the motivations behind BIll 5, and the effectiveness of special economic zones.
Thousands in illegal drugs seized at remote airport

Thousands in illegal drugs seized at remote airport

Officers got a tip that someone was bringing illegal drugs into the remote First Nation.
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