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Penny Robinson

Penny Robinson

Raised in northern Ontario on the shores of Lake Superior, Penny is a student-athlete at the University of Montreal. She is currently pursuing a degree in journalism and multimedia, balancing the demands of competitive alpine skiing with a deep commitment to academics. Penny is working for Newswatch on a reporter internship for the summer of 2025.

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Recent Work by Penny

TBPS reminds motorists 2 visible plates required by law

TBPS reminds motorists 2 visible plates required by law

Drivers should also note that displaying an incorrect licence plate is another offence under the Highway Traffic Act, which can result in fines.
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Police seize more than $200K in drugs

Police seize more than $200K in drugs

A man from southern Ontario is now facing drug-trafficking related charges.
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City council endorses DSSAB’s 2025 AMO advocacy priorities

City council endorses DSSAB’s 2025 AMO advocacy priorities

Thunder Bay DSSAB delegates to meet with provincial ministries to advocate for solutions that address the needs of vulnerable residents across the district.
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Drugs seized, five arrested following break and enter

Drugs seized, five arrested following break and enter

T3PS arrests five people and seizes nearly 200 grams of cocaine and more than $5,000 in cash following a break-and-enter in Couchiching First Nation.
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Council supports request to include Thunder Bay in Rural Ontario Development program

Council supports request to include Thunder Bay in Rural Ontario Development program

The motion calls on the province to update the program’s definition of rural to reflect geographic, economic, and service-delivery realities rather than population size alone.
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City council rejects developing criteria for allowable tent encampments

City council rejects developing criteria for allowable tent encampments

Councillors narrowly voted down a memorandum and amendment that would have directed city staff to come up with rules for where encampment areas could be located.
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Cycling advocates rally at city hall

Cycling advocates rally at city hall

Active transportation boosters rode to city hall prior to Monday's council meeting to show their support for the city's active transportation master plan.
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Council grants exception for indoor turf facility naming rights

Council grants exception for indoor turf facility naming rights

Council approved a staff recommendation to bypass the city's sponsorship and naming rights policy to negotiate a naming rights agreement with a single potential sponsor.
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Council approves 2026 budget direction and calendar

Council approves 2026 budget direction and calendar

Thunder Bay city council approved the motion with no opposition.
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Pukaskwa rocks with new geologist in residence

Pukaskwa rocks with new geologist in residence

Pukaskwa National Park is hosting Mark Smyk as geologist in residence
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