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Posted 4 November 2025

Carney to table first federal budget amid trade tensions and fiscal pressure

Prime Minister Mark Carney will table his first federal budget Tuesday, describing it as a plan that will require “sacrifice” while delivering what he’s called “generational investments.” The budget comes as Canada faces mounting economic challenges — including a trade dispute with the...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Thunder Bay MPP says WSIB outsourcing jobs to American company

A northwestern Ontario MPP says the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has handed work over to an American firm. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Lise Vaugeois told the Ontario Legislature that it has led to job loss. “Twenty-six people working for the WSIB in document management, WSIB is an...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Liberal seek ruling from Integrity Commissioner on distribution of training dollars

The provincial Liberals have asked the province’s Integrity Commissioner to investigate the Labour Minister’s handling of the Skills Development Fund. MPP Stephanie Smyth says they want to know if he violated parliamentary integrity rules. “This is not just about who the Minister is...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Ontario Finance Minister to watch federal budget announcement closely

Ontario’s Finance Minister will be paying close attention to what the federal budget has to offer. The Carney government brings down its fiscal documents on Tuesday afternoon. Peter Bethlenfalvy is hoping it does not include tax increases. “We haven’t raised a tax. We’ve cut taxes and...

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Posted 3 November 2025

NAN renewing calls for information following third anniversary of Corey Belesky’s death

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) was joined by leaders from Marten Falls First Nation, as well as members of the late Corey Belesky’s family, on Monday to make a renewed appeal to the public for information surrounding the death. Saturday marked three years since Belesky’s passing, and the...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Thunder Bay’s second fall leaf and yard waste collection set to take place

Thunder Bay is set for its second fall leaf and yard waste collection. The waste is being collected on your next garbage day between November 4 and November 14. The city has opted to move to running two yard waste collection days during the spring and fall. “Just like in Fall 2024, we...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Thunder Bay hosting town hall for Smart Growth Action Plan

Thunder Bay residents have another opportunity to provide feedback on the city’s Smart Growth Action Plan. The city is hosting a town hall about the plan on Monday night at the Italian Cultural Centre. The goal of the plan is to encourage people to move to the city, which would grow the...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Thunder Bay: City police investigating vehicle collision involving pedestrian

Thunder Bay’s Police Service is investigating a vehicle collision that left a pedestrian with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were sent to the May Street and Dease Street area around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports about the collision. On scene, a pedestrian was...

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Posted 3 November 2025

Traffic delays expected near Confederation College due to Tbaytel maintenance

Tbaytel maintenance at an intersection near Confederation College is expected to impact traffic. According to the organization, critical infrastructure maintenance got underway on Monday. The work is expected to be complete by the end of the day on November 12. The work is taking place...

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Posted 3 November 2025

City of Thunder Bay website dealing with outage

The City of Thunder Bay website is down. The website was unavailable as of Monday morning. The city does not have a timeline for when the situation will be resolved.

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