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Open post Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 12:55:12 EST·NewsThunder Bay school bus collision
Thunder Bay - Around 9 a.m. Friday morning, a school bus was involved in a collision. On the entrance ramp from John Street to Highway 17, a school bus was photographed with its front wheels hitting a snowbank. A white SUV can be seen with significant rear-end damage. It is unclear whether students were on board at the time of the collision, or if anyone was injured. As of press time, no details were available on whether any charges would be laid in connection with the collision. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 12:54:20 EST·NewsCAS calls for caregivers
Thunder Bay -- The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay is looking for community members to provide alternative care. CAS held an alternative care information open house and job fair on Thursday. Dana Leeder, service supervisor at the Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay, said alternative care, formerly known as foster care, is quite different from what most people imagine. "We are looking for people who can provide emergency respite services, full-time care, or part-time alternative care. We also place a strong emphasis on the home model, so we are looking for interested community caregivers who can live in homes where we provide rent and food subsidies," Leeder said.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-24 12:53:02 EST·NewsReport: Ford plans to call an early election on Wednesday
Toronto - According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Canadian Press, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce an early election next Wednesday. If that happens, voters will head to the polls on February 27. Ford, first elected in 2018 and re-elected by a landslide in 2022, said Ontarians need to give him a new mandate to deal with the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods crossing the border, a move that could have a huge impact on the economies of Canada and Ontario. Ford has already
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FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-24 10:36:46 EST·NewsA U.S. federal judge blocked Trump's executive order abolishing birthright citizenship, ruling it unconstitutional.
On January 23, U.S. federal judge John Coughenour blocked Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. The U.S. Department of Justice subsequently stated that it would "vigorously defend" Trump's executive order. On his first day back in the White House, Trump signed multiple executive orders, the first of which denied birthright citizenship to children of undocumented individuals or those temporarily in the U.S. The executive order directed federal agencies to implement it 30 days after signing, i.e., starting February 19. The order was challenged in lawsuits by 22 states and civil rights groups, one of which was filed by Arizona,
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-24 10:26:43 EST·NewsTrump says the U.S. doesn't need to import oil, natural gas, cars, or lumber from Canada
As Ottawa vows to retaliate against U.S. trade tariffs, U.S. President Trump has launched a new attack on Canada. Speaking Thursday in his first address to world leaders since returning to the White House, Trump said the U.S. doesn't need to import oil, natural gas, cars, or lumber from its northern ally. In a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump firmly threatened tariffs while sharply criticizing Canada. He said: Canada has been difficult for years, and we shouldn't have a $200 billion or $250 billion deficit; it's not fair. We don't need them to build cars. They build a lot of cars. We don't need them.
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-24 10:22:59 EST·NewsCan't hold on! Ontario government announces: international student spots cut another 23%! Colleges and universities in deep trouble!
According to English media Global News, the Ford government announced a new policy on international student quotas for Ontario's colleges and universities, in response to the impact of further tightening of federal regulations. Ontario announced that the number of spots for international students at colleges and universities will be reduced again in 2025, while requiring more types of international students to obtain permits to study in Canada. Ontario's Minister of Colleges and Universities, Nolan Quinn, said in a statement: "From the start, our government has focused on ensuring students gain the skills they need to meet the demands of the province's labour market." "In response to this federal decision, we will continue...
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-24 10:17:09 EST·NewsOntario woman wins $40 million jackpot?
A lottery player from Ontario has won a huge Lotto Max prize, securing a worry-free life. Fergus resident Elizabeth Trafford won the $40 million Lotto Max jackpot in the December 10, 2024 draw. Her weekend routine turned into a life-changing experience. "Every Saturday, I take my dog for a walk, then drive to a nearby small store to get gas, buy a newspaper, and check my tickets," the retiree told the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). She said the first ticket she checked at the terminal
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移民政策新闻2025-01-24 01:26:43 EST·News[EE] Latest draw score 527
- Today's CEC draw score is 527, with 4,000 invitations issued, a significant increase from the previous draw (1,350). - Minimum score: The minimum score for this draw is 527, down from 542 in the previous draw. - Time interval: Compared to the previous draw, this one follows the trend of larger-scale invitations, indicating more candidates have a chance. - The 50 points from LMIA are still included in this draw; it is expected that once LMIA points are no longer counted, the score will return to around 480.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-23 17:05:03 EST·News2025/01/23 Today's gas prices
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-23 13:44:08 EST·NewsTown officials meet with ministers at ROMA conference
Atikokan - Mayor Rob Ferguson, Chief Administrative Officer Jason Young and Councillor Liz Shine attended what the mayor called a "very successful" ROMA conference. The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) held its annual conference in Toronto earlier this week, which included numerous participating municipalities from across the province, including Atikokan. The Ontario government used the event to announce infrastructure and other funding programs to support municipalities. These included a new rural economic development strategy with $10 million annually for new Ontario agricultural...
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-22 18:34:10 EST·NewsPolice ask residents to avoid 200 block of Amelia Street West
Thunder Bay - Wednesday afternoon, police conducted an operation in the Westfort area and called on the public to avoid the 200 block of Amelia Street West. Details are currently unclear. At 2:30 p.m., Thunder Bay Police issued only a brief statement saying there would be a significant police presence in the area. Late Wednesday afternoon, police said they were executing a planned high-risk arrest. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/police-ask-residents-to-avoid-200-block-
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-22 18:32:35 EST·NewsLatest news: Highway 102 reopens after collision
Thunder Bay - Just after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Highway 102 at Mapleward was closed in both directions due to a collision. By 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ontario 511 reported that Highway 102 had reopened in both directions. Ontario Provincial Police said it was a three-vehicle collision with no injuries. A pickup truck, a catering truck, and a transport truck were all heading east when the pickup truck slowed down to turn left. Police said the transport truck tried to go around the pickup truck that was following closely behind, but ultimately the transport truck collided with the catering truck, which then collided with the pickup truck. The catering truck driver, a 27-year-old man from Thunder Bay, was charged with careless driving.
Open post 移民政策新闻2025-01-22 01:30:22 EST·News2025 Canada PNP Allocation Overview by Province
In 2025, Canada's PNP allocation is 55,000, with each province's allocation cut in half. Here are the expected allocations per province: Ontario: 10,750 | British Columbia (BC): 4,800 | Manitoba: 4,750 | Alberta: 4,800 | Nova Scotia (NS): 3,150 | New Brunswick (NB): 2,750 | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL): 1,525 | Prince Edward Island (PE): 1,025 | Saskatchewan (SK): 4,000 | Yukon: 300 | Northwest Territories: 150
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-22 00:45:34 EST·NewsHas the dream of TikTok, Xiaohongshu, and the Chinese internet conquering the world been shattered?
Last week, after about 500,000 American users flocked to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu to protest the U.S. government's impending ban on TikTok, the platform was filled with adorable, heartwarming moments. These self-proclaimed "TikTok refugees" paid the "cat tax" to join Xiaohongshu by posting photos and videos of their cats. They answered many questions from their new Chinese friends: Is it true that in rural America, every family has a big farm, a large house, at least three kids, and a few big dogs? Do Americans have to work two jobs just to support themselves? Is it true that Americans are terrible at geography, with many thinking Africa is a country? Do most Americans get a week off every
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-22 00:29:29 EST·NewsFrom withdrawing from groups, gender recognition to birthright citizenship, an analysis of the difficulty of implementing Trump's six eye-catching executive orders
After returning to the White House, Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders in an attempt to quickly push forward the implementation of his main campaign promises. Among them, the crackdown on immigration and the revocation of some climate-friendly policies have attracted much attention. However, presidential power also has its limits - in some cases, his plans still need to overcome many challenges before implementation. Policy 1: Listing drug cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations" - facing challenges. Bernd Debusmann Jr, White House correspondent. What is the content? The executive order says that drug cartels "wage violence and terror" across the Western Hemisphere and make the U.S.
Open post FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-01-22 00:19:07 EST·NewsWhat executive orders did Trump issue on his first day in office?
On January 21, 2025, President Trump began issuing a series of executive orders, opening his presidency with a forceful exercise of power intended to signal a dramatic reversal of existing policies. This wave of executive actions was designed to overturn many of President Biden's most significant domestic policies, mainly in the areas of climate and immigration, while also reasserting Trump's agenda, which would launch drilling and extraction of natural resources and fundamentally upend America's global role as a haven for refugees and immigrants. In his speech on Monday evening, Trump said he would revoke nearly 80 "destructive and radical executive measures from the previous administration." The revoked Biden executive orders include
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-21 23:25:56 EST·NewsThunder Bay jail closure causes delays in local justice system
Thunder Bay - With the heating issues at the Thunder Bay District Jail still unresolved, local defense lawyers are having difficulty contacting their clients, and court delays have occurred. At the end of November, the jail's boiler system failed, and inmates were transferred to other Ontario prisons, with some even sent to Winnipeg. Brooke Rogers, a criminal defense lawyer in the city and executive member of the Thunder Bay Law Association, said, "This has caused problems with phone conferences, video conferences, and of course, in-person meetings with clients." Rogers noted that not all correctional facilities comply with court orders to bring individuals to court in person. She said, "It often happens that
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-21 23:22:34 EST·NewsCollege launches free accelerated practical nursing program
Thunder Bay - Confederation College announced they will be offering a government-funded accelerated practical nursing program at its Thunder Bay and regional campuses. For students who want to become practical nurses, the Ministry of Health will cover tuition, fees, uniforms, and textbook costs for eligible students willing to attend the fast-track program at any campus. Carol Cline, dean of the Workforce Development College, said there are 50 seats available at all campuses. However, prospective students will still need to pay the application fee. The application deadline is March 7, and the program will begin on March 10. Typically, the practical nursing program is a two-year program,
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-21 11:45:22 EST·NewsCity seeks new urban forester and new urban forestry plan
Thunder Bay - According to the city's manager of parks and open spaces, the City of Thunder Bay is currently hiring a new urban forester. "We are still in the recruitment process, so the position is currently vacant," said parks manager Cory Halvorsen. "(We) are actively recruiting and look forward to completing the hiring in the coming weeks." Halvorsen added that other forestry positions in the city have been filled, including a forestry technician, an operations supervisor, and some arborists. The city's former urban forester, Daniel Corbett, publicly resigned in 2024, citing
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-21 11:43:47 EST·News"Micro Home Village" to open on Miles Street this summer
Thunder Bay - In the coming weeks, a local factory will begin building 16 tiny homes that will bring some stability to individuals in Thunder Bay facing mental health and addiction issues. By August, the "village" will be established on a parking lot at 212 East Miles Street, near the May Street intersection. "As a housing provider, we have witnessed how safe and affordable environments truly help people on their path to recovery," said Nicole Latour, executive director of Alpha Court Community Mental Health and Addiction Services. "Until basic needs are met, people are just in survival mode, and they cannot see their way forward."
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-01-21 11:42:20 EST·NewsFire destroys north-side roof
Thunder Bay - A fire broke out at a residence on Rice Street Monday evening. Firefighters were called to a home on the city's north side at around 6:16 p.m. All occupants had evacuated the home by the time firefighters arrived on scene. The first arriving crews found smoke and flames had already burned through the roof of the single-storey residence. Police initially applied water to the building from the exterior, then launched an interior attack and conducted a search of the building. The fire was brought under control, with damage limited to the living room. A total of 7 pumpers, 1 aerial truck, and 1 command vehicle responded to the scene. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue would like to remind the public that working smoke alarms
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优惠小助手2025-01-20 23:24:58 EST·NewsAliExpress End-of-Season Sale - starts at 3 AM ET on January 2020
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Open post 移民政策新闻2025-01-20 22:52:52 EST·NewsTrump cancels Birthright Citizenship!
Original content: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/ Translated from the White House website: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The privilege of U.S. citizenship is a priceless and profound gift. The Fourteenth Amendment states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the
