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Posted 7 June 2023

Ford blasts Corrections Commissioner

Some harsh words for Canada’s prisons system to move convicted killed and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium security facility. Premier Doug Ford didn’t mince words about the decision. “As for this scumbag, Bernardo…should rot in Hell.  He should rot in a maximum security prison the rest of his...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Ford blasts Corrections Commissioner

Some harsh words for Canada’s prisons system to move convicted killed and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium security facility. Premier Doug Ford didn’t mince words about the decision. “As for this scumbag, Bernardo…should rot in Hell.  He should rot in a maximum security prison the rest of his...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Police on scene after work crew discovers explosives

A work crew digging in the Marlborough Street area unearthed possible explosives this morning which has caused a large police presence in the area. They are not believed to be live but an area has been taped off as police continue to investigate and ensure the safety of the area. Residents are...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate to 4.75%

The Bank of Canada’s four-month pause on interest rate hikes came to an end on Wednesday morning. The central bank raised its key interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent — the highest since April 2001. “While economic growth around the world is softening in the face of higher interest...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate to 4.75%

The Bank of Canada’s four-month pause on interest rate hikes came to an end on Wednesday morning. The central bank raised its key interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent — the highest since April 2001. “While economic growth around the world is softening in the face of higher interest...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Mamakwa questions airport safety in the north

The provincial government is being urged to improve the condition of airports in northern Ontario. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa airport runways in particular are in need of upgrading. “Air carriers say flying in the north is like flying in the 1950’s, because we still have gravel runways, and...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Pickleballers seek central location

Members of the city’s pickleball community were before council Monday evening seeking support for a centralized location to play their sport. While no explicit ask for money was made, the pickleball club did ask the city to explore the feasibility of an indoor facility in the Northwood...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Pickleballers seek central location

Members of the city’s pickleball community were before council Monday evening seeking support for a centralized location to play their sport. While no explicit ask for money was made, the pickleball club did ask the city to explore the feasibility of an indoor facility in the Northwood...

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Posted 7 June 2023

Issue reported at OPP Comms centre

The Ontario Provincial Police say their communications centre in Thunder Bay is experiencing some technical issues with its phone system. In a post to social media the service says they are unable to receive incoming calls. However this does not apply to 911 calls, which will still be received....

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Posted 7 June 2023

Mamakwa questions airport safety in the north

The provincial government is being urged to improve the condition of airports in northern Ontario. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa airport runways in particular are in need of upgrading. “Air carriers say flying in the north is like flying in the 1950’s, because we still have gravel runways, and...

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