Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Police Probe Hit And Run
City police want your help in finding two people who were involved in a traffic accident on the city's south side just before 7 o'clock on Monday evening. They say the two were the driver and passenger in a car that blew a red light and smashed into a pick up truck at Victoria and May street. The driver of the truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police are looking for two men who they say ran away after the collision.
Last Coal Burned
New NOACC President
There's a new person at the helm of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce. Nathan Lawrence has been elected as the organization's new president. Lawrence says he wants to make sure all the chambers are working together on future projects. Lawrence believes all the chambers should be allowed to voice their concerns and opinions on issues critical to them.
Court House Could Bring Police Savings
City Police are looking for cost savings in the new consolidated courthouse. Chief JP Levesque says there's potential but it's too soon to say a solid figure of how much they could save. He adds having both courts in one building is freeing up three cars. Other efficiencies include moving to an electronic court document process which will free up officers time.
Police Budget Slightly Over
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Promising Economic Prediction
A study done for the North Superior Workforce Planning Board is predicting big things for the construction labour market in northwestern Ontario . The BuildForce Canada report, for the local think tank, predicts up to 7 billion dollars of investment in next 5 years. Board spokesperson the report sites growth for the mining, forestry and road building sectors. It doesn't, however, include the proposed new events centre in Thunder Bay
911 Tech To Be Upgraded
Attempted Break And Enters
City Police investigating two separate attempted break and enters overnight. The first took place just after midnight in the 1800 block of East Walsh Street with the second one taking place in the 2000 block of Hamilton Avenue just after 1:00. In both incidents two males in dark hoodies on bicycles knocked on the doors of the homes first before attempting to gain entry. In both cases the thieves fled when the homeowners were awoken and discovered the two men attempting to gain entry. There were no injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thunder Bay Police or Crime Stoppers.
City Formalizes Agreement
The City is entering into an agreement with the local health authority. They formalized a funding agreement with the Northwest Health Integration Network last night. The deal will see funding continue for Supportive Housing, Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting operating out of the 55 plus centre and the Dialysis Transportation Program.
City To Ask Feds For CBC Money
The City is asking the Federal Government to provide more funding for public broadcasting. They made the decision following local job cuts announced by the CBC last week. Councillor Andrew Foulds made an emotional plea last night saying the Sudbury won't be able to provide the same coverage as the local Voyage North.
Boshcoff Not Giving Up
City Councillor Ken Boshcoff isn't taking no for an answer. Boshcoff is still hopeful that one day Thunder Bay can play a role in hosting a national museum for Fox. Councillor Aldo Roberto feels the City did the right thing by respecting the Fox family's wishes for a national museum in B.C. near where Terry was born.
Waterfront Property Saved For Public Use
Survey Gauging Support
True North Entertainment and Sports is looking to hear from the public on their interest in having a Winnipeg Jets affiliated hockey team based in Thunder Bay. They have created a survey with the program Survey Monkey. The company is looking for support for their venture in the proposed event centre. To take the survey click here.
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