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Posted 24 June 2025

Ford calls for lower interest rates again

Ontario’s premier says there are things that all three levels of government can do to get more new housing built. A recent report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says Canada needs to double the pace of housing construction to make housing more affordable. Doug Ford suggests a...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Designated truck route coming to Thunder Bay following decade of debate

A designated truck route (DTR) is officially coming to Thunder Bay. A DTR identifies corridors for truck traffic to use in the city. City Council has approved the DTR, banning most transport trucks from Highway 102, Arthur Street, and Dawson Road. Moving forward, truckers will have to use...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Designated truck route coming to Thunder Bay following decade of debate

A designated truck route (DTR) is officially coming to Thunder Bay. A DTR identifies corridors for truck traffic to use in the city. City Council has approved the DTR, banning most transport trucks from Highway 102, Arthur Street, and Dawson Road. Moving forward, truckers will have to use...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Thunder Bay City Council approves significant structure changes

Thunder Bay’s City Council has tentatively approved major governance structure changes. Council approved the changes at Committee of the Whole, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency and public engagement. The new structure still needs to be finalized at city council. One of the significant...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Thunder Bay City Council approves significant structure changes

Thunder Bay’s City Council has tentatively approved major governance structure changes. Council approved the changes at Committee of the Whole, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency and public engagement. The new structure still needs to be finalized at city council. One of the significant...

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Posted 24 June 2025

No new wildfires reported Monday evening in northwestern Ontario

Ontario’s northwest region is currently tracking 22 active wildfires, and no new fires were reported Monday evening. Officials say most fires are being held, are under control, or are being observed, but two fires remain uncontrolled. Red Lake Fire 12, burning near Sandy Lake and Deer Lake First...

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Posted 24 June 2025

No new wildfires reported Monday evening in northwestern Ontario

Ontario’s northwest region is currently tracking 22 active wildfires, and no new fires were reported Monday evening. Officials say most fires are being held, are under control, or are being observed, but two fires remain uncontrolled. Red Lake Fire 12, burning near Sandy Lake and Deer Lake First...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Hospitals in the region asking patients to Opt In

A new system is being developed to alert patients when they have their medical appointment. Hospitals across the region are a part of the Central Waitlist Management Project. Sean Hailstone, Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Lake of the Woods District Hospital says they have developed “Opt In”...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Inflation rate holds at 1.7% in May: StatCan

Our country’s inflation rate held steady at 1.7 per cent year-over-year in May, according to Statistics Canada. Officials said a smaller price increase for rent and a drop in travel tours put downward pressure on inflation. Smaller declines for gas and cellular services put upward pressure on...

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Posted 24 June 2025

Inflation rate holds at 1.7% in May: StatCan

Our country’s inflation rate held steady at 1.7 per cent year-over-year in May, according to Statistics Canada. Officials said a smaller price increase for rent and a drop in travel tours put downward pressure on inflation. Smaller declines for gas and cellular services put upward pressure on...

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