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  2025-12-04 21:00:51 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Major Plan Passes, Storm on the Way, Community Festival Lights Up

  On December 4, 2025, Thunder Bay's news unfolded along the main threads of "safety, housing, planning, and festivals": a local man was stabbed in multiple places and a suspect was arrested; a landlord was fined for not installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; a second trailer fire in three days prompted the fire department to remind the public again; the city council passed the 10-year "Smart Growth Plan" and decided to fill the funding gap for the Tennis Dome through a "subsidy plus loan" approach; Westfort Winter Wonderland returned to Frederica Street

  
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  2025-12-03 23:56:05 EST·News

  OINP reform is coming, will master's and PhD streams finally be eliminated?

  Portal: https://www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/52773 Full translation as follows: Proposed amendments to the regulations under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015, aimed at redesigning the categories of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Proposal Summary The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is Ontario's economic immigration program. Through this program, Ontario selects candidates who meet the province's labor market needs and formally nominates them to the federal government for permanent residence. Currently, the OINP provides pathways to permanent residence through eight program categories.

  
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  2025-12-03 20:33:30 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: CPKC Holiday Train Sings in Christmas, Hospital Reinstates Mask Mandate, Tennis Dome Gets Additional Funding

  On December 3, 2025, Thunder Bay's news pages toggle between "holiday spirit," "public health," and "city finances": the CPKC Holiday Train arrives in the city, raising funds for the local food bank while bringing a country-music Christmas Eve; Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, due to rising flu hospitalizations, announces the reinstatement of mandatory Level 3 masks in areas such as the emergency department; a video report is released on the city council approving additional funding for the Tennis Dome project, meaning the previously prepared

  
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  2025-12-03 20:19:58 EST·News

  Canada Strong Pass is back for a limited time! National parks free

  Portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-pass.html The Canada Strong Pass returns for the 2026 holidays and summer! The Government of Canada will offer free admission and a 25% discount on camping and overnight accommodations, on the following dates: December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 (inclusive) June 19, 2026 to September 7, 2026 (inclusive) January 16, 2026 to June 18, 2026 (inclusive)

  
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  2025-12-02 22:04:42 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Tbaytel's "12 Days of Christmas" kicks off warmly, ovens running full at the RFDA kitchen

  On December 2, 2025, Thunder Bay's local news focus is on one thing: local telecom company Tbaytel's "12 Days of Christmas" charity initiative has officially heated up in the city, with employees heading to the Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) to bake trays of Christmas cookies, adding to the region's food aid and holiday care. Meanwhile, the "Good Morning, Thunder Bay!" column, as usual, rounds up tonight's community events and learning opportunities for residents.

  
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  2025-12-01 22:02:47 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Food Safety Recall, Airport Security Fix, Tenants Take to the Streets, City Fights on Multiple Fronts in the Cold

  On December 1, 2025, Thunder Bay welcomed the first day of a new month, but local news was anything but "light": from a recall of packaged broccoli due to salmonella risk, to the repair of a faulty security device at Thunder Bay Airport, to street protests over the provincial government's rental reform Bill 60, traffic safety, housing pressure, and livelihood issues were intertwined. Meanwhile, a Highway 527 crash led to multiple charges, the library's 50/50 jackpot went to a local resident, the Humane Society launched a holiday adoption event, and Loch Lomon

  
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  2025-11-28 23:09:46 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: 97-year-old sees through 'fake police scam' | Nursing home changes hands, upgrades and renames | Major Morrisseau works land at the gallery

  Friday, November 28, 2025 - Thunder Bay's local news is half about 'guarding against risk' and half about 'protecting home': a 97-year-old senior cleverly saw through a scammer posing as police in a so-called 'grandparent scam,' avoiding a $6,000 loss; long-standing nursing home McKellar Place has been renamed Vickers Manor under new ownership, which says it is undertaking a full upgrade of facilities and services; the Thunder Bay Art Gallery has received 35 works by Norval Morriss

  
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  2025-11-27 23:01:21 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Indigenous Services Centre Receives Major Grant, Tennis Dome Loan Poses Risk, Hospital 50/50 Revives 'Year-End Lottery Fever'

  On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Thunder Bay's top news swung between 'investment in people's livelihoods' and 'fiscal risk': the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre received a $2 million provincial grant, with the new location expected to officially open early next year; public health officials, citing an increase in invasive pneumococcal infections, strongly urged residents over 50 to get vaccinated as soon as possible; senior city officials warned that providing a loan for the tennis dome project would pose considerable financial risk to the city; meanwhile, Thunder Bay 50/5

  
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  2025-11-26 20:43:12 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Snowstorm Approaches, Rural Schools Closed and Transit Suspended, Extreme Speeding Charged, Local Hospital Caught Up in AI Fake News Controversy

  On November 26, 2025, Thunder Bay spent a tense day under the shadow of an approaching winter storm: multiple rural schools were closed, rural school buses were all cancelled; a driver from Alberta was accused of speeding at 162 km/h on the Thunder Bay Expressway; police announced that three people face charges related to child pornography; meanwhile, a "heartwarming" but fake AI-generated story went viral on social media, putting the local hospital in the spotlight of public opinion and forcing the hospital to issue a statement to refute the rumors. 1. School closures under the threat of the snowstorm

  
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  2025-11-25 22:21:26 EST·News

  Gemini verified student account free for one year

  Lakehead University can be verified [Portal] https://gemini.google/students/

  
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  2025-11-25 21:03:57 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Snowstorm on the Way, City's 'Snow Battle Mobilization', Road Budget Dispute, and Winter Coat Charity All in Action

  On November 25, 2025, Thunder Bay stands at the 'windward point' of the season's first heavy snowfall: municipal crews have deployed snowplows, rehearsed snow-clearing plans in advance, and announced that winter parking restrictions such as Calendar parking will officially take effect from this Wednesday; a city councillor has questioned whether the road budget for roads around city parks is 'fair', suggesting some projects may be delayed. Meanwhile, the nearly two-decade-old 'Coats for Kids' winter coat charity has entered the distribution phase to families, and the local high school football team, the Falcons, won the Northern Bow.

  
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  2025-11-24 22:55:29 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Snowstorm Warning, Fatal Crash and 'Unfinished Building' List Share the Front Page

  On Monday, November 24, 2025, local news in Thunder Bay and the surrounding area is heavily focused on two main themes: 'risk' and 'governance'. On one hand, the north shore of Lake Superior is under a winter storm watch with possible snowfall of up to 30 cm, putting highway travel to the test. On the other hand, a fatal collision occurred at the Highway 61 Hanna Road intersection, claiming the life of a motorcyclist. The court heard sentencing submissions in a 2022 death case, with two manslaughter offenders to be sentenced next month. Meanwhile, the city government has for the first time named 5

  
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  2025-11-22 00:41:52 EST·News

  Thunder Bay November 21, 2025 news roundup: Christmas charity season kicks off, tennis center funding shortfall raises concerns

  Friday, November 21, 2025, Thunder Bay, in the early winter when the holiday atmosphere has not yet fully unfolded, has already entered the "Christmas charity season" rhythm: the two traditional Christmas fundraising and distribution programs, Christmas Cheer and Toys for Tots, made a joint appearance at Intercity Shopping Centre to collect food and toys for local families and children in need; at the same time, the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre disclosed a construction cost shortfall of approximately $630,000, and city staff...

  
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  2025-11-21 00:23:52 EST·News

  [Black Friday] LuLuLemon Black Friday sale is now on

  [Portal] https://shop.lululemon.com/en-ca/c/we-made-too-much/n18mhd

  
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  2025-11-20 20:30:13 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Transgender Day of Remembrance, Impaired Driving Enforcement, and the Housing Development "Tug of War"

  On November 20, 2025, the focus news in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario includes rights advocacy and candlelight vigils around the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, as well as the Thunder Bay Police Service launching the 2025 Festive RIDE impaired driving enforcement campaign, with TBT News releasing a video report revealing the "concerning start" of the roadchecks. Meanwhile, several medium- and high-density residential development plans in Thunder Bay are at public open houses and

  
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  2025-11-19 20:10:05 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's News Roundup: Campus Data Security, Transit Safety, Drug Seizures, and Fire Chief Retirement

  On November 19, 2025, local news in Thunder Bay centered on the theme of "safety": the school board pledged to strengthen vetting of technology vendors after last year's massive data breach, the city council committee approved a transit safety pilot program, city police reported on the latest gun and drug enforcement operation, and the fire chief, who has served the city for 28 years, announced his retirement next January. Meanwhile, a charity event built around hamburgers and a municipal meeting helped this northern city strike a balance between tension and everyday life. 1. Campus Data Security "Catch-Up": School Board Responds to Massive Information Leak Thunder Bay's two major school boards

  
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  2025-11-18 21:55:47 EST·News

  Thunder Bay local news roundup (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)

  On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Thunder Bay and the surrounding area saw progress on multiple fronts at once: public safety, homeless shelter placement, healthcare investment, and municipal decisions. Police are wrapping up a homicide-related search at a landfill, large sums of money are flowing to emergency shelter and hospital projects, and the city is seeking public input through surveys and community meetings on transit safety, temporary shelter villages, and the 2026 capital budget. Police and public safety: Landfill search to end; Highway collision. Thunder Bay Police Service said that day that, in connection with a homicide case, at the

  
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  2025-11-17 20:51:53 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's Top Stories | Monday, November 17, 2025

  Intro | New week begins, temperatures drop. Local focus on Supreme Court judges' visit, public safety updates, homelessness data and emergency shelter progress, plus weekend community event recap and today's tips. Justice and Rule of Law | Supreme Court judges visit Thunder Bay Courthouse Three Supreme Court of Canada judges (including the Chief Justice) visit Thunder Bay Courthouse today, engaging in discussions and open events around 'access to justice' and public trust in the judiciary. The visit emphasizes explaining the justice system at the community level, listening to frontline feedback, and interacting with the local legal community, students, and residents.

  
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  2025-11-15 22:12:19 EST·News

  [Black Friday] Burton Black Friday extra 20% off, First Chair opens to members starting Nov 10.

  Link: https://www.burton.com/ca/en/content/first-chair.html?regionSelector=true

  

  
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  2025-11-15 00:45:47 EST·News

  Cineplex 11.15 Community Day free movies

  [Official portal] https://www.cineplex.com/promos/community-day Starting at 9 a.m. that day, you can watch movies for free ¹, and purchase concession food for $3 ²! In addition, before the movie, you can get a free game card to play your favorite games at our XSCAPE entertainment center ³. All day, $1 from every concession food sale will go to support BGC Canada, an organization that provides safe, enriching places for children and youth during out-of-school hours ⁴. Please note that the movie

  

  
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  2025-11-15 00:29:54 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Top Stories | Friday, November 14, 2025

  Lead | The work week wraps up and temperatures drop, with the city shifting into high-frequency winter mode around "keeping roads open, keeping people safe, and keeping daily life going." Municipal snow clearing and winter parking rules are back in routine enforcement, with overnight "micro-repairs" on the road network continuing; police and fire services are stepping up nighttime enforcement and heating safety reminders; the public health system is maintaining flu/COVID co-season vaccination and triage; campus and community weekend events are getting underway. Municipal & Infrastructure | Snow clearing and road maintenance proceed in tandem. Public Works completed snow equipment inspections and route drills this morning, with sand, salt, and brine inventories at a "healthy level." Overnight pothole patching and crack sealing continue to cover Harbour E

  
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  2025-11-13 19:59:47 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's Top News | Thursday, November 13, 2025

  Intro | The first small weekend after the anniversary week is approaching, and Thunder Bay is steadily advancing in its winter rhythm of "keeping traffic moving, keeping safety, and keeping people's livelihoods." Municipal snow clearing and winter parking are gradually returning to routine enforcement, with overnight road micro-repairs continuing; police maintain high-frequency patrols in commercial and community corridors; the public health system continues to promote flu/COVID parallel-season vaccination and triage; campus and community activities proceed as planned. Municipal & Infrastructure | Snow clearing and road "micro-repairs" proceed in parallel. Public Works completed snow equipment inspections and route drills in the early morning, with sand, salt, and brine reserves maintained at healthy levels. To ensure response efficiency during the first snowfall, the city again

  
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  2025-11-12 20:15:00 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Today's Top News | Wednesday, November 12, 2025

  Lead | On the first working day after the memorial, local city operations fully return to normal. Municipal snow clearing and winter parking regulations enter the implementation phase, police maintain high-frequency patrols and enforcement, public health continues to promote flu/COVID co-season vaccination and triage, and schools and communities extend memorial-themed activities. Below is the full version of today's news (roads and place names are marked in English). Municipal and Infrastructure | Snow Clearing Drill and Winter Parking Enter Execution Phase Public Works completed snow removal equipment inspections and route stress tests in the early morning, with sand, salt, and brine inventory rechecked. The city reminds residents to reserve a "visible triangle zone" at the curb for snow clearing equipment before snowfall; garbage bins and movable

  
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  2025-11-11 21:04:26 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Top News | November 11, 2025 (Tuesday, Remembrance Day)

  Thunder Bay - On Remembrance Day, several memorial and community events were held in an orderly manner across the city. Police and municipal departments simultaneously issued travel and safety advisories, with some public services adjusted per holiday schedules. Memorials and Ceremonies: In the morning, ceremonies were held at the city's two main venues - Fort William Gardens and Waverley Park Cenotaph - with military, police, veteran representatives, student contingents, and community organizations participating. The events included processions, the Last Post, a moment of silence at 11:00, and wreath-laying. Municipal and organizational representatives addressed the public: remembrance is not only about...