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VIDEO: Local reaction to new Prime Minister Mark Carney
TBNewsWatch
29The disagreement Canadians had in December wasn't with the liberal leader it was with the party and it's direction. Trudeau was just a symbol. Nothing will change until an election.
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Ford promises anti-encampment bill without notwithstanding clause
TBNewsWatch 35Hmm. Mental health and addiction. Things that the provincially run and funded LPH used to take care of.... Oh wait, I have a solution! In no way am I saying everyone on the street has these issues and for them we need other options. However, Mr Premier, if you can spend over a billion on a new jail how about a few million to fix and staff a facility that never should have closed?
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Six city owned parkettes could be sold to build more housing
TBNewsWatch 29Since it's a provincial initiative can we convince the province to get rid of the LPH?Tons of room for housing in a nice area there .
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One third of city residents feel unsafe: police survey
TBNewsWatch 30I think the police are doing a good job given the catch and release court system we have at the moment. Unfortunately without doubling the force or halving the number of criminals the situation is unlikely to get much better in the near future.
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VIDEO: Tractor-trailer fire forced shutdown of Highway 11/
TBNewsWatch 30Glad that the nuclear waste containers are literally fire rated for way worse
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TBDSSAB says only nine individuals are living in tents
TBNewsWatch 31I'm sure everyone's reason are different however the fact that 9 are still outdoors when space is available means it's a choice. We as a society are not failing to provide. The individuals are choosing to live outdoors rather than conform to the community safety standards and norms. Whether it's mental health or addiction or something else it's still a choice not to seek help at this point. We as the community should be able to choose where you're allowed, and not allowed to live that lifestyle. The downtown cores, public trails, near schools, and community green spaces are not acceptable options no matter the season. Their freedom to live that way should not affect my freedom to live within social norms.
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Natural gas bills expected to go up by 12 per cent
TBNewsWatch 32So... The gas we produce. That the Americans want to tariff is in short supply? I think I might have a solution
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Ottawa promising $1 billion for healthy foods in schools
TBNewsWatch 29While I agree wholeheartedly that no child should go hungry wouldn't it be better if the price of food, rent and utilities was low enough that parents could afford to buy the food themselves?! Thus increasing the dignity of self reliance and teaching the children the value of their efforts. Who would not rather a hand up than a handout?
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Hours long discussion on designated encampment report at council
TBNewsWatch 30This is a health care issue plain and simple. Homelessness is a symptom not the disease. Health care is the responsibility of the provincial and federal government. The province needs to build a new facility capable of treating and housing hundreds for mental health and addiction issues. Patty, Lise, Kevin the city and the region need you to work together to make this happen! Whether it's on the old LPH grounds or somewhere else. It's something you could spend taxpayer money on that most people wouldn't complain about
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Shoppers to no longer offer 24-hour pharmacy
TBNewsWatch 19Since Thunder Bay serves the entire region either the hospital needs to step up or another pharmacy needs to step in. This is a health care necessity not a luxury.
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Shoppers to no longer offer 24-hour pharmacy
TBNewsWatch 10If the problem is criminal in nature park a cop outside. This is an essential service and should be treated as such.
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Driver charged in transport crash at Pigeon River
TBNewsWatch 26I give up. Been through that border commercially over a thousand times. Zero excuse for this. Hopefully customs release the security video for educational purposes. Maybe somebody will ask Bison where they get these amateurs from and who gave them a license.
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Old psychiatric hospital discussed at 2025 AMO conference
TBNewsWatch 24Better yet tear down and rebuild as an addiction and mental health treatment facility like it was before. No new zoning required. No change in ownership. And finally one stop shop for all the people who desperately need it.
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Thunder Bay Police won't take part in gun buy-back program
TBNewsWatch 22This ban and confiscation scheme does nothing to reduce gun crime. Congratulations TBPS for making the right choice!
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People still living in encampments as temperatures hit -30 C
TBNewsWatch 26I'm sure the big concern for these locations is the substance abuse issue and damage liability not an unwillingness to help someone in need.
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Indigenous survivors need spaces for healing in the city, say First Nations Leaders
TBNewsWatch 26The Italian hall was built, and paid for by members of the Italian community. Any other group of people is also able to do the same. Gather your community members, create a fund from within, purchase land and build if that is what the people want.
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Pass options added to Marina Park paid parking plan
TBNewsWatch 8As a taxpayer I love this idea. Millions of our collective dollars have already been spent in this area. Not everyone uses it including me. Now the users have to pay a little to help maintain the area. This is completely reasonable.
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Local restaurant hit with second act of vandalism
TBNewsWatch 26My heart goes out to you Mrs Lai and your family. For years I have appreciated the Lions and the beauty they bring to your business.
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Council to contemplate designated truck route bylaw, again
TBNewsWatch 19What's so special about 102?
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Police charge 76-year-old with stunt driving and speeding
TBNewsWatch 14Well since we don't see any reasonable explanation... Take the individual's license away. Forever! If it was an 18 wheeler people would be screaming murder. 105 in a community safety zone where children play?! Next to the hospital ? Time to hang up the keys.
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