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Ian Kaufman

Ian Kaufman

Ian Kaufman is a multimedia reporter covering city hall and other Thunder Bay news. A native of Oshawa, Ontario, Ian moved north to study at Lakehead and never looked back. He is particularly passionate about issues of government, social justice, and the environment.

Twitter: @IanKTbay

Email
ikaufman@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Ian

Police board debates staffing expansion

Police board debates staffing expansion

The Thunder Bay Police Services Board is debating a planned staffing expansion as it looks to recover from years of missteps and controversy.
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Trillium grants boost RFDA, Beendigen, gymnastics group

Trillium grants boost RFDA, Beendigen, gymnastics group

Newly-announced Ontario Trillium Foundation dollars will support local food security efforts, a women's shelter, and a gymnastics group.
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City ratchets up Tbaytel dividend

City ratchets up Tbaytel dividend

The City of Thunder Bay's ownership of Tbaytel will pay off with a minimum dividend of $19M in 2024.
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Holland highlights infrastructure funding

Holland highlights infrastructure funding

MPP Kevin Holland held a press conference to highlight municipal infrastructure funding the Ford government announced in 2021.
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Holiday Heroes: Heather and Ken White

Holiday Heroes: Heather and Ken White

"Volunteering power couple" Heather and Ken White are passionate about the rewards of helping out in the community.
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Art gallery in for boost to city funding

Art gallery in for boost to city funding

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is set to receive nearly $100,000 more per year to support a move to a larger, waterfront location.
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City looks to hike parking rates, extend paid hours

City looks to hike parking rates, extend paid hours

City of Thunder Bay administration is recommending steep hikes to parking rates in a bid to staunch losses at the parking authority.
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Fort William First Nation questions city’s approach to Chippewa Park

Fort William First Nation questions city’s approach to Chippewa Park

Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon says her community has potential outstanding claims to the lands on which Chippewa Park sits.
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City nets savings from outdoor rink cuts

City nets savings from outdoor rink cuts

Staff have reported back on how much the city will save from controversial outdoor skating rink cuts.
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Council in Brief: Dec. 4

Council in Brief: Dec. 4

Thunder Bay’s city council made decisions on its housing strategy, pickleball, and Chippewa Park.
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