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Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-11 21:34:26 EST·NewsBreaking news: Three people taken to hospital after crash on Highway 11-17 east of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay - Shuniah Fire Department says a serious collision on Highway 11-17 Tuesday evening sent three people to hospital. The crash happened near Eldorado Beach Road, west of Pass Lake Road, about 30 km east of Thunder Bay. The westbound lanes were closed as a result. Two transport trucks were heavily damaged. The trailer of one truck was rear-ended, while the front engine of the other was crushed. Ontario Provincial Police Northwest Region media and communications acting sergeant Hayley McLeary said one truck struck the
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-11 13:27:13 EST·NewsCity council finalizes $611 million municipal budget for 2025 Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay — The city's 2025 budget is now finalized. With the approval of the operating budget on Monday, this year's total budget of $610.6 million has been set. All 11 councillors in attendance voted unanimously in favour. Councillor Trevor Giertuga was absent, and Councillor Brian Hamilton was on leave, running in the Thunder Bay-Superior North provincial election. "The budget strikes a balance between maintaining the services residents currently rely on and planning for the future," said Keri Greaves, Commissioner of Corporate Services and City Treasurer, in a news release.
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Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-10 20:06:42 EST·NewsPolice see 'troubling trend' in drug-impaired driving
Thunder Bay - According to city police, the number of people driving under the influence of drugs is nearly equal to those driving under the influence of alcohol. Constable Tom Armstrong of the police service's traffic unit says the number of drug-impaired drivers police have encountered this year shows a 'troubling trend.' He says, 'This problem is very prevalent in our city, and we certainly don't see any signs of it going away.' As of February 7, 2025, city police have laid 28 drug-impaired driving charges. Armstrong says officers frequently encounter drivers who have used cannabis. 'It's surprising how often we come across drivers who have used cannabis, which'
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-10 20:05:11 EST·NewsCity clears snow in preparation for Scottish dogs
Thunder Bay - As the Scottish Women's Heart Stone Championship kicks off on Friday, the city will be clearing snow in the Fort William Gardens area this week. The City of Thunder Bay said in a press release on Monday that it will conduct "large-scale snow removal" and advised residents and drivers that road closures and temporary traffic disruptions may occur in the surrounding area. Staff will work to ensure "the safety and convenience of event attendees and participants." The competition will feature 18 teams from across the country vying for the Canadian Women's Curling Championship title. The finals will be held on February 23. Shuttle buses to Fort William Gardens will also be available during the championship. To report issues during snow removal,
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-10 12:28:51 EST·NewsAll library locations are closed
Thunder Bay - Today (Monday, February 10), all library locations in Thunder Bay are closed. They posted on their social media pages that all locations would be closed for the day to "honour the passing of an employee." The post indicates that regular programming and hours will resume on Tuesday. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/all-library-locations-closed-10211044
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-10 12:27:38 EST·News60% of fatal collisions in northwestern Ontario involve commercial motor vehicles
Thunder Bay - Last year, 60% of fatal collisions on highways in northwestern Ontario involved commercial motor vehicles. According to the OPP's definition, CMVs include tractor-trailers and other large trucks. Based on data collected by the OPP's Northwest Region, there were 21 fatal highway collisions involving all types of vehicles in 2024. Of those, 13 involved CMVs. That is a 30% increase over the five-year average of 10 fatal commercial motor vehicle collisions from 2019 to 2023. About 20% of fatal collisions on Ontario highways last year involved transport trucks.
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移民政策新闻2025-02-09 22:09:22 EST·NewsIRCC releases specific cases of PGWP [stacking]
In some cases, completing multiple programs can qualify you for a longer Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), up to three years. [Plus one R] "Program stacking" is the term IRCC uses to describe a situation where a student completes multiple PGWP-eligible programs at a designated learning institution (DLI). 
Study permits obtained on or after November 1, 2024: Program stacking policy [One R] Example 1: Completing two PGWP-eligible programs Since November 2024
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FreedomGlobe自由地球2025-02-09 21:56:42 EST·News
The former "star prosecutor", why did he ultimately choose to leave for overseas? 
In Chai Jing's interview, she spoke with a former "star prosecutor" who worked within the system for 23 years, yet ultimately decided to leave and go abroad. Every word he said makes one ponder deeply...
Why did he choose to leave? 
The power of fear: He said he had struggled countless times between "compliance" and "persistence", and was ultimately tamed by fear, learning to stay silent. The shattering of ideals: He once believed in fairness and justice, believing his work could make the world better. But the layers of pressure in reality forced him to compromise... The dilemma within the system: He candidly admitted that in that environment, many people were "leveling
Open post TB省钱快报2025-02-09 21:22:32 EST·NewsWinners & Marshalls clearance sale
Continuing from the previous post: https://www.lakebbs.ca/post-cf0b847b This week, the editor visited Winners & Marshalls in person to observe the discount levels in Thunder Bay. Here's what was observed: 1. Both clothing and pants have discount sections, with significant markdowns. T-shirts start as low as around 5 CAD, pants as low as around 15 CAD, and shorts as low as around 10 CAD. 2. Among recognizable brands, Adidas, Puma, Columbia, Guess, and Champion are more common. 3. Discounted items are all on the shelves.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-09 15:31:37 EST·News"Hiring, hiring, hiring": demand for early childhood educators remains high
Thunder Bay - Those responsible for training future professionals and those currently working in the system say the demand for fully qualified, registered early childhood educators in the Thunder Bay area remains high. On Friday afternoon, Confederation College held its annual job fair for early childhood education students. Maria Cole, a teacher in the college's early childhood education program, said the gathering gave students a chance to learn about career opportunities offered by various organizations in Thunder Bay and the region in their field. Similarly, she continued, it allows employers to meet potential job seekers, which helps with recruitment. And that demand certainly still exists, Cole said, with the Thunder Bay area alone needing at least 100 additional full-
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-09 13:33:20 EST·NewsThe Thunderwolves defeated Toronto to earn a first-round bye
Thunder Bay - The Lakehead Thunderwolves have earned a first-round bye. On Saturday, the Toronto Foresters edged the visiting University of Toronto Blues 74-71, a win that gave Lakehead the OUA Central Division title, giving them a three-game lead over the Brock Badgers with two games remaining. The division champion earns a top-three seed, and the second-place team also gets a first-round bye and a fourth seed in the men's basketball playoffs. Lakehead (17-3) cannot be caught by the OUA West leader, Western (13-7). They still have a chance to compete for the top seed, but need Ottawa
Open post TB省钱快报2025-02-09 00:06:07 EST·News[Friendly Reminder] Only one week left for the CA GST/HST relief
Original link: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits/gst-hst-holiday-tax-break.html from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. If you have urgent needs, act fast, and check out those restaurants on your list. Only one week left!
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-08 13:59:20 EST·NewsLakehead University Thunderwolves defeated the visiting University of Toronto Blues 82-69.
Friday night, Harold Santacruz scored 25 points to lead the men's basketball team to an 82-69 victory over the visiting University of Toronto Blues. The win improves LU's season record to 16-3, giving them a two-game lead over Brock University in the OUA Central Division with three games remaining in the 2024-25 regular season. Lakehead University needs to win one of their remaining three games to clinch second place. Nathan Bilam added 21 points, and Adrian Nowak came off the bench to score 13, helping the Thunderwolves maintain their offensive pace. Lakehead University led 20-13 after the first quarter and at halftime
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-08 13:55:29 EST·NewsOnline petition prompts councillor to seek parking review
Thunder Bay - A residential stretch of road near the hospital could be off-limits to parking if a group of residents have their way. After residents submitted a change.org petition with more than 240 signatures, Red River Ward Councillor Michael Zussino asked the administration to consider designating the south side of Sunrise Avenue between South Creek Street and Golf Links Road as a no-parking zone. "During my time as councillor, some residents in the area have expressed concerns about the traffic bottleneck caused by the eight parking spots on Sunrise Avenue," Zussino told The News Watch. He said residents believe vehicles parked on the south side of Sunrise Avenue between South Creek Street and Golf Links Road are encroaching on the no-
Open post TB省钱快报2025-02-08 03:08:34 EST·NewsRecommended credit card combo for international students
Combo 1 RBC: ION plus + Avion Platinum. Sign-up bonus: can reach 16,000 + 55,000, enough to redeem a round-trip ticket from Asia to North America. Annual fee: 48 + 120, student account can waive the 48 and the first year's 120. Spending: use ION plus for purchases, 3x points, use Avion Platinum to convert ION points to Avion points for flight redemption. For example: spend 800 CAD per month, if all on dining and groceries, the annual points are 800*3*12=28,800, convert Avion points to Cathay Pacific points, basically also
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-07 18:44:43 EST·NewsPatients with less severe conditions advised to avoid the emergency room
Thunder Bay - The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is advising patients with less severe conditions, such as the common cold, to avoid the emergency room. The hospital's emergency department saw 800 additional patients last month, which, according to Vice President of Patient Experience Adam Vinet, has sometimes led to overcrowded waiting rooms and longer stays for patients with less urgent medical issues. Vinet said, "With the arrival of the respiratory illness season, we have noticed an increase in the number of patients coming in." He said wait times vary daily, but "we always prioritize the most severely ill patients, treating them first, while less urgent cases"
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Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-07 12:31:33 EST·NewsAustralian lithium company selects new site for Thunder Bay refinery
Thunder Bay - An aspiring Australian lithium producer in northwestern Ontario is considering a new site in Thunder Bay for a refinery. Green Technology Metals is surveying a brownfield site on the city's waterfront to assess its suitability for a lithium chemical conversion plant. The company, headquartered in Perth, has shifted its focus from the former Cascades paper mill site at the city's north end to the Mid-Continental Terminal near a group of grain elevators on Maureen Street in the downtown area. Green Tech said in a February 5 press release that it has signed a letter of intent with the owner, a numbered company, for exclusive access to the site for due diligence over the next 12 months.
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-06 19:04:16 EST·NewsCollision at Oliver Rd and Hill St, no injuries
Thunder Bay - Two vehicles collided Thursday afternoon, blocking the intersection of Oliver Road and Hill Street. The accident involved two passenger vehicles, one of which hit a snowbank, while the other sustained severe front-end damage. Emergency responders at the scene said no injuries resulted from the collision. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue temporarily closed the road and cleared debris from the scene. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/no-injuries-in-collision-at-oliver-rd-and-hill-st-10195515
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-06 13:27:19 EST·NewsHighway 11 closed in both directions
Geraldton - A transport truck went into a ditch, closing Highway 11 in both directions. According to Ontario 511, the incident occurred Thursday morning near Wild Goose Beach Road. It is not yet clear how long the highway will be closed, or whether anyone was injured in the collision. Source: https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/highway-11-closed-in-both-directions-10194899?utm_source=tbnewswatch.com&utm_c
Open post Thunder Bay本地新闻2025-02-06 12:09:08 EST·NewsMan grabs police officer's gun, injures two officers during arrest
Thunder Bay - A 40-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to disarm an officer and injuring two others while resisting arrest. Thunder Bay Police said in a news release Thursday that they were dispatched to an address in the 100 block of South Syndicate Avenue to arrest a wanted individual. Upon arrival, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. The man tried to grab an officer's gun and assaulted three officers as they attempted to take the suspect into custody. Two officers were injured as a result. The accused, Timothy Dominic Brissard, faces three charges, including assaulting a peace officer, obstructing police, and disarming a police officer.
Open post TB省钱快报2025-02-06 01:11:22 EST·NewsWinners winter clearance sale time
Winners' twice-yearly seasonal clearance, winter has already started. This week the clearance section is up to 50% off, so you can get ready to make a move. Next week it will be up to 70% off until final clearance at a few dollars. The markdown team will do the last red-tag marking on Thursday and Friday. Watch the timing and make your move. All Winners, Marshalls, and Homesense locations have this event.
Open post 移民政策新闻2025-02-06 00:54:03 EST·NewsFebruary 5 CEC category invitation score 521 points
On February 5, IRCC invited 4,000 candidates in the CEC category with a minimum score of 521. This is a 6-point decrease from the January 23 score of 527. This draw still includes LMIA bonus points.
