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New definition of affordable housing may move ahead, with minor changes

New definition of affordable housing may move ahead, with minor changes

A report to the mayor’s taskforce on building more homes committee proposes redefining the word “affordability.”
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Local elder wins Canada Reads with A Two-Spirit Journey

Local elder wins Canada Reads with A Two-Spirit Journey

“They have to select one winner. I think we're all winners when we do something," said author Ma-Nee Chacaby.
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Officer, police board face $1.55 M lawsuit after assault conviction

Officer, police board face $1.55 M lawsuit after assault conviction

Dougherty was found guilty on Sept. 24, 2024 of assault causing bodily harm in the incident and was sentenced last week to a suspended sentence of one-year probation and 100 hours of community service.
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Poilievre wants to fast-track approvals for mining in the Ring of Fire

Poilievre wants to fast-track approvals for mining in the Ring of Fire

Conservative leader says he'll scrap Ottawa's environmental regulatory regime to unleash natural resources sector
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Expect usual spring ‘roller coaster ride’ in the weather, Environment Canada says

Expect usual spring ‘roller coaster ride’ in the weather, Environment Canada says

So far, region seeing normal, or slightly above normal temperatures.
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City staff recommend scrapping James Whalen tug

City staff recommend scrapping James Whalen tug

City staff will recommend the James Whalen Tug be scrapped at Monday’s council meeting.
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Federal election call expected Sunday: multiple reports

Federal election call expected Sunday: multiple reports

Numerous national media outlets reporting Mark Carney will dissolve Parliament, call snap election.
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UPDATED: Former city police chief named Thunder Bay-area Conservative candidate

UPDATED: Former city police chief named Thunder Bay-area Conservative candidate

Bob Herman has been chosen by the party to run in Thunder Bay-Superior North.
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Recorded votes would improve council transparency: political scientist

Recorded votes would improve council transparency: political scientist

Lakehead University’s Toby Rollo says that change should happen before other council modifications.
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'Record-breaking' seven students receive Women in Mining scholarships

'Record-breaking' seven students receive Women in Mining scholarships

Seven successful applicants received a $3,000 scholarship towards education in mining
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