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Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-28 22:46:23 EST·NewsDriver with suspended licence charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving
Thunder Bay - A man faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving and impaired driving, following an incident Monday afternoon in Thunder Bay. Police say a member of the Thunder Bay Police Service's traffic unit was on patrol when they observed a vehicle travelling more than 70 km/h in a community safety zone where the posted speed limit is 40 km/h. They then followed the same vehicle and observed it travelling at nearly 90 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. When police stopped the vehicle, the identification provided by the driver turned out to be false. After confirming his identity, police learned he was wanted and subject to six different
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FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-28 18:54:07 EST·NewsEU: Regrettable that China Daily removed parts of joint article by ambassadors of 27 European countries
The EU's representative to China said Thursday that it is "regrettable" that China Daily removed parts of a commentary article jointly published by the ambassadors of 27 European countries before publication. A comparison with the original article posted on the EU delegation's website shows that in the opening paragraph of the article published by China Daily, the official English-language Chinese media outlet, on Tuesday, the phrase "in China, and its subsequent spr"
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-28 18:28:31 EST·NewsA stranded bus blocked traffic on John Street
Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay Transit reported that on Tuesday, due to a snowstorm, multiple routes on the system experienced delays. A bus became stuck on the John Street hill near High Street, forcing the road to close until the bus was removed with the help of a tow truck. A spokesperson for Thunder Bay Transit told The News Watch that while buses were late, the length of delays varied by route. With an Alberta clipper expected to arrive, dumping up to 15 centimeters of rain, Environment Canada issued a travel warning for the area. The forecast called for snow that would be heavy at times, then in the later part of the day and
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-28 18:27:03 EST·NewsUpdate: Canada Post cancels mail delivery
Thunder Bay - If you are waiting for something important in the mail, you may have to wait until later this week. Early Tuesday afternoon, due to deteriorating weather conditions, Canada Post issued a "red alert" for the Thunder Bay area and recalled all delivery employees. Tuesday morning, the city received heavy snow, and a "yellow alert" was initially issued, in which case couriers try their best to deliver but delays may occur. A Canada Post spokesperson said, "The safety of our employees is our top priority." A rural mail carrier told The News Watch that the snowfall brought significant challenges. "Our supervisor told us to proceed with caution, but before I had a chance to leave
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-28 12:16:47 EST·NewsExpected snowfall of 15 cm
Thunder Bay -- A winter weather alert has been issued for Thunder Bay. Environment Canada issued the alert on Tuesday, saying the city could see 10 to 15 cm of snow, with periods of heavy snowfall. The storm is expected to hit Thunder Bay starting in the morning and end in the afternoon. The storm is caused by an Alberta clipper passing through the region. The poor weather conditions may cause traffic delays. Snowfall is expected to taper off Tuesday afternoon. For highway conditions, visit Ontario 511. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-28 12:15:57 EST·NewsLetter: LPH land development
I find it interesting that city representatives are again putting the cart before the horse on the former LPH (Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital) lands. These 144 acres truly represent a huge development opportunity, while also having potential for recreational use. In Thunder Bay's latest official plan, this area has been designated as "future residential." The province approved this decision through proper procedures, and the province has clearly stated that they want to keep this area as one parcel to be sold at fair market value. Based on how the reports have been presented, it seems unclear whether those at the recent Rome meeting were aware of this. For any provincial land assets deemed "surplus"
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-28 12:12:39 EST·NewsNorth Bay plant to refurbish GO Transit vehicles built in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay -- Thunder Bay's Alstom plant is not the only facility in Northern Ontario to benefit from the refurbishment of Metrolinx's double-decker GO Transit vehicles. The provincial government announced Monday it will spend $350 million to refurbish 121 passenger cars at Ontario Northland's North Bay facility, which is Crown-owned. Earlier this month, the government announced a $500 million contract with Alstom to refurbish 181 units at its Thunder Bay plant. Justin Roberts, president of Unifor Local 1075, said...
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-28 01:58:49 EST·NewsTrump orders declassification of all files related to the assassinations of the Kennedy brothers and Martin Luther King Jr. within 15 days
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered officials to develop a plan to declassify documents related to three of the most influential assassinations in American history, involving former President John F. Kennedy, his brother and former Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and prominent civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday (January 23) Eastern Time, Trump said: "Many people have been waiting for the revelation for a long time, and now it's...
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-28 01:51:34 EST·NewsWhat kind of company is DeepSeek? Why did software developed at a cost of only $6 million trigger a plunge in U.S. tech stocks?
The AI chatbot developed by Chinese company DeepSeek has quickly become the most downloaded free app on the Apple App Store since its U.S. release in January this year. The sudden popularity of this app, along with DeepSeek's cost advantage compared to U.S. AI companies, has thrown financial markets into chaos. In the U.S., Broadcom's stock fell 17.4% on Monday, Microsoft fell 2.14%, and Google parent Alphabet fell more than 4%. In Europe, Dutch chip equipment maker ASML closed down more than 7% on Monday. After the launch of DeepSeek-R1 earlier this month, the company
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-28 01:44:53 EST·NewsBe careful skiing! A 21-year-old from Richmond died after a skiing accident with friends in West Vancouver, despite rescue efforts.
Last Friday (24th) at approximately 10:44 a.m., West Vancouver police received a report that a skier was missing at the ski resort. Police issued a statement on Monday (27th) stating that after a large-scale search by North Shore Rescue, along with the resort's ski patrol, which included helicopters and drones, a 21-year-old was found in a valley beside the Collins Run ski trail. Police said the youth, from Richmond, had been skiing with friends before the incident and was last seen on one of the resort's ski trails. Police said search and rescue personnel
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-28 01:42:52 EST·NewsDeepSeek has burst onto the scene. Will US-China AI competition see a fundamental shift?
A once little-known Chinese tech company has developed the AI large language model DeepSeek using low-cost hardware, and its performance is on par with the most advanced US AI models, which has shaken the Western tech world over the past few days. Experts told Voice of America that DeepSeek's success shows that the US chip ban on China is not as effective as expected, but Washington is unlikely to fundamentally change this policy just because of this. Other analysts pointed out that given DeepSeek's strict review of sensitive topics, this may face resistance in the international market. The sudden emergence of DeepSeek DeepSeek
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-27 21:30:59 EST·NewsNew immigration pilot aims to fill labour gaps
Thunder Bay - Eligible local businesses will soon get some help recruiting skilled workers looking to immigrate to Canada. The city has been selected as the host for a new immigration pilot project. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot aims to connect employers with newcomers to address labour shortages and help local businesses find skilled workers. Jamie Taylor, CEO of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), said the program will focus mainly on the healthcare sector, followed by retail, accommodation, and skilled trades. Taylor said the CEDC is leading the program, but it still needs a
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Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-27 21:29:17 EST·NewsMining company director sentenced for tax evasion
Thunder Bay - A city resident has been found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to a fine and conditional imprisonment. The Canada Revenue Agency says Henry Grant Wetelainen was sentenced last week in a Thunder Bay court to two years less a day in prison and a fine of $128,000. In 2023, as an individual and as a director of 1584859 Ontario Inc., he was convicted of three counts of tax evasion and one count of making false statements on tax returns. The CRA's investigation found that the numbered company, which was...
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-26 16:42:09 EST·NewsRural areas need more building officials
Thunder Bay - So you've finally saved up enough money to build that dream garage you've always wanted. Now you just need to get the paperwork done. If you live in the city, finding a building inspector and permits is usually not a big problem. But in rural areas where there is a shortage of inspectors, the necessary documents may not be as easy to obtain. To address the shortage, the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs recently made regulatory changes to make it easier for qualified building officials from Manitoba to work in the province. "This initiative aims to address the shortage of personnel in municipal building departments, especially in the north," said ministry spokesperson Morgan Mattern this week.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-26 16:41:03 EST·NewsCentury brand spicy light tuna recalled
Thunder Bay - A recall warning has been issued across Canada, including Ontario, for Century brand spicy tuna flakes. The recall is due to the product containing wheat that is not declared on the label. As of Saturday, no allergic reactions related to consuming the tuna have been reported. However, the Public Health Agency of Canada warns the public not to consume, use, sell, or distribute the recalled tuna. It also notes that for safety, the public should return the recalled product to the place of purchase or discard it. Those who are allergic or sensitive, as well as those with celiac disease or other gluten-related conditions, should not consume the recalled product, as it may cause serious or life-threatening reactions.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-26 16:35:46 EST·NewsFord government wants to adjust mining rights in Ontario
Toronto - In an effort to find ways to speed up the extraction of natural resources in Ontario, the Ford government has proposed changes to the way prospectors obtain mining rights to land. The regulatory reform draft released by the province's Ministry of Mines last week would adjust certain requirements and timelines that mining claim holders must meet before the government confirms their claims. Just a year ago, the Ontario government had accepted public recommendations on "improving the assessment work system for mineral exploration in Ontario." The ministry led by Mines Minister George Pirie posted a notice on the province's Environmental Registry last week, formally proposing a series of reforms. Sam McCormick, communications director for Pirie Mines
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-26 16:34:42 EST·NewsTBDSSAB wants changes to shelter fees, prisoner releases and deportation rules
Thunder Bay - The Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is asking the provincial government to consider addressing challenges facing several social services. Brian Hamilton, chair of the Ontario Rural Municipalities Association (TBDSSAB), traveled to Toronto last week for the 2025 Ontario Rural Municipalities Association conference, where he submitted six items to provincial ministers; however, they only received three testimonies. Increasing housing funding Hamilton said he spoke with Children, Community and Social Services Minister Michael Parsa about increasing shelter funding for Ontario Works clients. Hamilton said
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-26 16:32:16 EST·NewsRecommend changes to the accommodation tax
Thunder Bay — Representatives from the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) attended the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference this week to have the opportunity to speak directly with provincial government caucus members and ministry staff, and to recommend necessary improvements to the existing Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) regulations. Ontario municipalities introduced the accommodation tax option in 2017. The policy has been implemented in 50 of the province's 444 municipalities, typically replacing fees collected under industry-led destination marketing programs. TIAO President and CEO Andrew Siegwart said that the
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-25 13:38:10 EST·News"There are no borders for us": Trump tariffs pose existential threat to Northern Ontario Indigenous communities
Binwe Neasi Anishinabek - U.S. President Donald Trump, sworn in on Monday, announced his intention to sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all goods transported across the border from Canada, which could take effect as early as February 1. He added in his speech at the World Economic Forum on Thursday that the U.S. does not need Canadian resources because it is resource-rich domestically, and that its trade deficit with Canada is $200 billion to $250 billion. If Trump follows through on this threat, experts predict Canada will lose 1.5 million jobs. The resource extraction industries that many parts of Northern Ontario's economy depend on will
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 18:19:44 EST·NewsMPP reacts to early election announcement
Thunder Bay - Conservative MPPs are backing their leader's decision to call an election more than a year before the end of his four-year term, while the NDP opposition accuses the premier of political opportunism. On Friday morning, Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland and Energy Minister Stephen Lecce were in Thunder Bay for Doug Ford's announcement of plans to hold an election on Wednesday. Holland said he had questioned the benefits of an early election, but ultimately supported the decision. "For me, we need a strong
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 18:17:57 EST·NewsOntario Power Generation hosts open house for Kakabeka Falls generating station
Kakabeka Falls - Dozens of people attended an open house at Kakabeka Falls on Thursday evening to learn more about a multi-million-dollar project to upgrade the nearby hydroelectric station. The open house was hosted by Ontario Power Generation and held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Kakabeka Falls. Several information displays were set up around the main hall, and OPG project team members were on hand to answer questions from the company's perspective. "The community is very excited about this, so not only the community but the entire region will benefit greatly from it," said Brian Dietrich, OPG's regional vice-president. "It's expected that during the construction period
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 18:16:17 EST·NewsProvince to offer rebates for home energy retrofits
Thunder Bay - The Ontario government announced a new program on Friday aimed at helping families save money. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland said the program is part of a 12-year, $10.9 billion federal investment in energy efficiency, the largest such investment commitment in Canadian history. "Ontario's demand for electricity is growing rapidly, driven by population growth, increased industrial activity, and new technologies," Holland said. He said the rapid growth and demand present both challenges and opportunities. The Home Renovation Savings Program launches on January 28, offering
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 18:15:12 EST·NewsThunder Bay police arrest 2, seize loaded shotgun and fentanyl
Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay police say two people have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drug trafficking. According to a news release, police stopped and searched a male suspect and a vehicle in the 100 block of Shuniah Street at around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Police say they found a quantity of suspected fentanyl, $3,300 in cash, and other items related to drug trafficking. During a separate search of a residence on Redwood Avenue, police allegedly found a loaded shotgun with its serial number removed, along with other items related to drug trafficking. Police say a female suspect has been arrested.
