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House arrest for local man who fled the scene of a fatal collision

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This is an absolute joke of a sentence... Not only was a youth killed, but the driver fled the scene and denied he was involved. Time for judicial reform

- TiredReader

Women-only construction worker training offered at no charge

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The construction industry is heavily male dominated. A woman-only learning environment may bring those that would be less likely to attend if it were open to men. There's plenty of other training opportunities available that men can attend

- TiredReader

Councillors say yes in final decision on shelter village site

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It would make the most sense for the city to implement a by-law to prohibit encampments elsewhere after this is complete - we'll see if that happens

- TiredReader

Women-only construction worker training offered at no charge

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Wise Owl: if you’re so passionate about this “illegal” activity I suggest you inform the Thunder Bay Police

- TiredReader

Boutique hotel in progress on the city's south side

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You can say this about basically any part of Thunder Bay - East End, Limbrick, Picton, Simpson… no matter what corner of town you pick there will be drug issues. Welcome to Tbay!

- TiredReader

Public meeting scheduled for property rumored to be future Costco site

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Agreed. No reason for 1000 parking spaces for a Thunder Bay Costco....

- TiredReader

Revolving door of nurses needs to stop, says nursing association

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I think it’s safe to say that COVID really did a number on the healthcare staff - being overworked and underpaid can only last for so long. Interesting to read Grinspun say that the profession is changing in a good way after talking about retention issues and poor working conditions..?The Ontario Learn & Stay program is not the solution… while it has helped some, many are going to school only to take advantage of the free education - not because they actually want to (or should) become nurses. This leaves both unhappy nurses and patients who receive care from those who don’t even like their jobs (hence why many leave the profession early). What we need are nurses who actually care - especially when working with the elderly, which is hard to come by these days given their working conditions

- TiredReader

'I see more people dying,' says mother of overdose victim

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Wise Owl: Every suggestion you made goes against our human rights... Forcing people to do things against their will is a very dangerous and damaging route to take. Genuine morality requires free will and choice

- TiredReader

Council selects north-side shelter village site

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So what is your solution then? Do nothing and watch the issue persist? Your NIMBY attitude is the reason why no change is happening and we’re stuck in this perpetual cycle. Do some reading into Medicine Hat and how they got rid of chronic homelessness then provide useful input

- TiredReader

Councillors say yes in final decision on shelter village site

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@Grammar Please - yes, it's taxpayer money you already pay to the unhoused via emerg visits and policing. This is a much more sustainable use of money

- TiredReader

Council selects north-side shelter village site

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Ground broken to start construction on indoor turf faiclity.

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While I don't disagree, the tax money that pays for our road maintenance isn't even in the same category as the taxes that went towards this faculty.

- TiredReader

Shared Streets initiative taking concrete steps to build understanding

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Planner: So you’re saying you would watch / allow someone to overdose on drugs instead of administering naloxone to save their life because they knowingly took illegal drugs? Wow… in that case you’re making it easy for them to be the “victim” as you call it.

- TiredReader

After decades of debate, council greenlights. designated truck route

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Right because that’s an affordable and easy thing to do especially with our current housing market… put some thought behind your words before you comment ignorant “advice”.

- TiredReader

After decades of debate, council greenlights. designated truck route

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Light synchronization and proper off/on ramps should be dealt with prior to this. Or how about removing the lights altogether and implementing cloverleaf ramps like they were supposed to years ago - it’s almost like a major highway shouldn't have stoplights!? The increase in traffic will be a nightmare and I won’t be surprised by the inevitable crashes that ensue…

- TiredReader

Council selects north-side shelter village site

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Drugs are everywhere - same can be said outside of grocery stores or quite literally anywhere in this city

- TiredReader

City is 'rushing through' shelter village process, says councilor

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Not needed? Time to do some research. It's a sports turf facility - not limited to only soccer. Given that we live in a city where it's winter more months of the year than not, I'd say it's reasonable to construct a building that allows children and athletes to be active throughout the entire year

- TiredReader

Kam River Heritage Park back on table for shelter village site.

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Not all those that are unhoused are addicts. And if they are, they need the support.

- TiredReader

Public meeting scheduled for property rumored to be future Costco site

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Agreed. Don't see the point in 1000 parking spaces for a Thunder Bay Costco...

- TiredReader

“Free parking starts immediately,” says city staff

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Reality is the cities that charge for parking tend to have a functional and reliable transit system. There’s a severe lack of busing here with over half hour wait times - not to mention the city is looking to reduce the bus routes and have them be on-demand. If you want to grow the city and charge the same as big cities, at least have the transit capacity to do so…

- TiredReader