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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

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ikaufman@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Ian

River Street to remain closed until July, city estimates

River Street to remain closed until July, city estimates

River Street is now estimated to reopen in mid-July, well over a year after a collapsed culvert closed the arterial route, and behind the late spring reopening the city previously targeted.
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Organizers unveil branding, sponsor as Ontario Winter Games efforts kick into gear

Organizers unveil branding, sponsor as Ontario Winter Games efforts kick into gear

Organizers of the 2024 Ontario Winter Games, which Thunder Bay will host for the first time in 50 years, have unveiled branding and sponsorship details for the major event.
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'People's referendum' puts spotlight on health care privatization

'People's referendum' puts spotlight on health care privatization

Organizers in Thunder Bay are urging residents to participate in a 'people's referendum' they hope will demonstrate widespread opposition to the Ford government's moves to deliver more health services through private clinics.
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Police chief answers community questions in town hall meeting

Police chief answers community questions in town hall meeting

New Thunder Bay police chief Darcy Fleury took questions on addictions and decriminalization, the ‘defund the police’ movement, bail reform, and systemic racism at a town hall meeting.
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<b>Following Up:</b> Lakehead racing team happy with finish

Following Up: Lakehead racing team happy with finish

A team of Lakehead University engineering students is celebrating their finish in the Formula SAE competition in Michigan, after building a race car from the ground up this year.
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Westfort meeting highlights tensions over crime, addictions

Westfort meeting highlights tensions over crime, addictions

Around 80 people attended the meeting at the West Thunder Community Centre, which featured plenty of discussion about Spence Court shootout
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Concerns over youth voter turnout

Concerns over youth voter turnout

A final report on Thunder Bay’s 2022 municipal election sparked concerns over low turnout numbers for residents under the age of 40.
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Lakehead researchers excavate 4,000-year-old site on campus

Lakehead researchers excavate 4,000-year-old site on campus

Professors and students at Lakehead University are finding roughly 4,000-year-old stone tools and other items from a site on campus, unearthing new details from a period researchers say is not yet well-understood.
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Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue takes flight at former Chippewa zoo

Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue takes flight at former Chippewa zoo

The Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue has launched a 50/50 draw as it works to revamp the former Chippewa Park Zoo to rehabilitate a range of wild animals.
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City continues shift of tax burden onto homeowners

City continues shift of tax burden onto homeowners

A vote to reduce Thunder Bay’s commercial and large industrial tax ratios continues a years-long shift of the municipal tax burden onto local homeowners.
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