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Posted 20 September 2021

City Parkades Up For Discussion

Should the city sell both the Victoriaville and Waterfront parkades to private investors? The topic is on the agenda for Monday’s council meeting thanks to a motion put forward by At Large Councillor Aldo Ruberto. Originally the councillor wanted to make this an issue for the 2021 Budget but...

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Posted 19 September 2021

City Could Advocate For Truth and Reconciliation

City Council is being asked to advocate for the province to recognize September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is now a statutory holiday for federal workers, and several provinces are also giving workers the day off. The request is part of a motion from Indigenous...

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Posted 19 September 2021

LU, Keewatin Patricia School Board Sign Agreement

Lakehead University and the Keewatin Patricia District School Board are working together to help more students go to university through their new Achievement Program. Before the they signed a memorandum of understanding this past week, Lakehead University President and Vice-Chancellor Moira...

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Posted 19 September 2021

LU, Keewatin Patricia School Board Sign Agreement

Lakehead University and the Keewatin Patricia District School Board are working together to help more students go to university through their new Achievement Program. Before the they signed a memorandum of understanding this past week, Lakehead University President and Vice-Chancellor Moira...

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Posted 19 September 2021

Leaders Busy On Final Campaign Day

Here’s where Canada’s federal party leaders are meeting with supporters today. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s schedule doesn’t list many details but indicates he will be making virtual and in-person appearances in at least six provinces. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be making seven campaign...

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Posted 19 September 2021

Leaders Busy On Final Campaign Day

Here’s where Canada’s federal party leaders are meeting with supporters today. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s schedule doesn’t list many details but indicates he will be making virtual and in-person appearances in at least six provinces. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be making seven campaign...

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Posted 19 September 2021

Franco-Festival Brings Virtual, In-Person Celebrations

Thunder Bay’s Francophone community will be celebrating Franco-Festival with six days of virtual and in-person activities. The Centre Francophone is hosting their 9th annual festival from Tuesday, September 21st to Sunday, September 26th. President Claudette Gleeson says they will have something...

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Posted 19 September 2021

Finances, Safety Measures On Police Services Board Agenda

The current Balmoral Street location and money are on the agenda for the Police Services Board. The board returns Tuesday, September 21 but according to Chair and Westfort Councillor Kristen Oliver there has been ongoing work behind the scenes in a few areas. “We’ve been engaging with the...

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Posted 19 September 2021

Finances, Safety Measures On Police Services Board Agenda

The current Balmoral Street location and money are on the agenda for the Police Services Board. The board returns Tuesday, September 21 but according to Chair and Westfort Councillor Kristen Oliver there has been ongoing work behind the scenes in a few areas. “We’ve been engaging with the...

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Posted 19 September 2021

Wake the Giant

After more than a year and a half, live music is back in Thunder Bay. Gates opened at noon on Saturday and a lineup quickly formed. The show opened with jingle dress dancers supported by Grammy and Juno nominated group Northern Cree. While the event featured great musicians, the Wake the Giant...

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