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Posted 14 June 2022

Over 100 Drivers Ticketed In Traffic Blitz

Thunder Bay Police were on the streets catching drivers doing more than just the speed limit. With school ending shortly, and summer practically here drivers are feeling the need for speed. Officers with the Traffic Enforcement Unit gave out 141 tickets on Monday June 13th alone. Drivers that...

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Posted 14 June 2022

City Denied Federal Funds For Indoor Sports Facility

Ottawa has given a thumbs down to funding for a proposed Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility for Thunder Bay. An application was submitted in July 2021 to Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. City staff received the news on Monday that funding had been...

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Posted 14 June 2022

City Denied Federal Funds For Indoor Sports Facility

Ottawa has given a thumbs down to funding for a proposed Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility for Thunder Bay. An application was submitted in July 2021 to Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. City staff received the news on Monday that funding had been...

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Posted 14 June 2022

Travel Vaccine Mandates To Be Dropped Wednesday

COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic travel could soon come to an end. There are multiple reports stating the federal government will make it official on Wednesday. It’s expected this will apply to travel on planes and trains, as well as outgoing international travel. COVID-19 vaccinations...

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Posted 14 June 2022

Travel Vaccine Mandates To Be Dropped Wednesday

COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic travel could soon come to an end. There are multiple reports stating the federal government will make it official on Wednesday. It’s expected this will apply to travel on planes and trains, as well as outgoing international travel. COVID-19 vaccinations...

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Posted 14 June 2022

Teens To Learn How To Use Naloxone Kits Across ON & Canada

Naloxone kits have been widely available in Ontario and across Canada for the past six years at various pharmacies and health units. The kits are also in the hands of emergency response workers when responding to calls for service if they encounter an individual who they suspect is having an...

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Posted 14 June 2022

Do you live in the “negative” or in the “positive”?

MartaZ* / CC I think it’s safe to say negative energy simply sucks!  It’s a heavy burden.  A new study says being an optimist could lead to a longer life.  Plus, those people who always look on the bright side of life (that’s a song isn’t it?)………are more likely to make it to the age of 90....

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Posted 14 June 2022

The Dad World Series

You’ve seen those mugs and shirts that say “World’s Greatest Dad”?  How do you get those?  I’ve been a father for almost 10 years and still don’t have one… doesn’t seem right to buy my own, although I always wanted a shirt that said “World’s Greatest Farter”.  There should be a competition every...

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Posted 14 June 2022

Hello Splash Pad Season!

Despite the rain forecasted for this week, it’s not going to dampen the opening of splash pads across the city. Over the next two weeks, the splash pads will be opening as follows: Prince Arthur’s Landing Splash Pad Opens June 15 Operates 11:00am-8:30pm 7 days/week Water Garden Pavilion is open...

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Posted 14 June 2022

Hello Splash Pad Season!

Despite the rain forecasted for this week, it’s not going to dampen the opening of splash pads across the city. Over the next two weeks, the splash pads will be opening as follows: Prince Arthur’s Landing Splash Pad Opens June 15 Operates 11:00am-8:30pm 7 days/week Water Garden Pavilion is open...

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