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GOOD MORNING - Thunder Bay Digest: 16-4-25
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Thunder Bay Digest
April 16, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
ISSUE #73
Good morning,
It’s Wednesday, but really feels like Thursday!
In today’s issue, we cover:
- Marcus Luft
Local
Circle K Loses $200K Due to Crime
Circle K seems to be a bit of a canary in the coal mine when it comes to the crime situation in Thunder Bay.
Consider this: the location at Arthur and Franklin Streets has seen the most loss from crime of any Circle K location between Thunder Bay and North Bay.
Even worse, the five stores in the Circle K stable that have experienced the most loses are all in Thunder Bay and total almost $220,000 in 2024.
It’s death by a thousand cuts. Because most of the crimes are so small in amount at the time, police don’t come unless someone has been injured.
Since 2021 Circle K as a company has spent $600,000 in security, and Thunder Bay is the only city in which they do business where security is needed on a daily basis.
For their part Thunder Bay Police acknowledge the problem and are trying to work with Circle K to figure out solutions.
Daily Poll
Today’s question is:
Are you starting to feel unsafe in Thunder Bay? |
Monday’s Results:
You can download the full results (including comments) here in an Excel file (email addresses have been removed for anonymity).
Health Care
Bedbugs at the Regional
A new mother of twins has reported being bitten by bed bugs while staying in a parenting room for a few nights.
The hospital has recognized that over the past 12 months there have been a few isolated incidents of bed bugs.
In every case the regional has taken action as needed, including hiring professional exterminators when necessary.
Bed bugs are not harmful to humans as they do not transmit diseases.
However, they can cause itchy bites, sleep disturbances, and stress. It's also important to note that bed bugs can survive for several months in things like luggage, blankets and clothing.
When patients come into the hospital they may inadvertently bring bed bugs with them.
Bed bugs are not due to uncleanliness and While some people may judge individuals or businesses for having bed bugs, it is important to remember that anyone can bring in bed bugs. it is vital to take action to prevent and address them.
City Council
Shelter Site Reconsidered… Again…
The merry-go-round that is Council trying to determine where to put the temporary homeless shelter continues to spin.
Back on April 7 city council selected a site on Cumberland St N to help support and temporarily house the city’s homeless population.
However, instead of ratifying that decision this past Monday, council has now punted it back to administration to examine the Kam River Heritage Park as a potential location.
A report is now due back on April 28.
In the mean time the homeless will keep fending for themselves, and concerned citizens will voice their opinions on every spot selected.
At this point, hopefully a decision is made shortly so we can all move on and get with the helping.
Crime
Home Invasion Arrest Made
If you spend any time watching TikTok you might stumble across a number of accounts that share home video security footage of well-to-do neighbourhoods in southern Ontario where masked intruders break through glass and doors to enter homes in the middle of the night.
Well, someone here experience that horror first hand.
Back towards the end of March a woman was awoken to loud bangs coming from her back deck.
She got up to look and found a man had pulled the screen door from her patio deck and proceeded to try and kick in her door.
The intruder failed to gain access and left.
Thunder Bay Police have now arrested a 21 year-old city resident for the event.
(Editorial comment: I would suggest spending some time with the upcoming federal election research crime rates, bail, house arrest, and sentencing rules currently in place that allow criminals to reoffend with near impunity and our law enforcement handcuffed to make a difference.)
Could be a worthwhile election issue to help make your decision on (see Circle K story above).
Mining
Ring of Fire Strategic Area of Importance
The provincial government plans to introduce legislation that allows it to designate areas containing critical mineral deposits as regions of strategic importance.
The ring of fire is one such area.
The goal is to significantly streamline permitting and approvals.
The province has also said its constitutional duty to consult First Nations will be met.
Alongside the mining, the province also wants to focus on refining these minerals in Ontario, so they aren’t shipped elsewhere to be generated into their final products.
Indigenous News
Starlink Cancellation Causes Problems
During the furor of the tariff chest puffing, the province of Ontario cancelled its contract with Starlink as a response to Elon Musks involvement in the new Trump administration.
Unfortunately there isn’t an alternative ready to go instead.
Now Indigenous legal advocates in NWO are sounding the alarm, citing concerns with people being able to access legal service in remote First Nations.
And it’s not just legal services. Many Indigenous people rely on Ontario Telehealth Network, and require stable internet to be able to connect remotely to their virtual medical appointments.
Things to do This Week
Events In and Around the City
April 16
Women of the Fur Trade
Live theatre
Magnus Theatre - 10 Algoma St S
7:30pm
$25-$50
Name That Tune
Music trivia - Country Night!
Sleeping Giant Brewing Co - 712 Macdonell St
7pm-9pm
$ FREE
Danny Johnson’s Piano Bar
Live piano music - requests welcome!
Shooter’s Tavern - 377 Memorial Ave
8pm
$ FREE
April 17
Women of the Fur Trade
Live theatre
Magnus Theatre - 10 Algoma St S
7:30pm
$25-$50
Open Mic Comedy
Live amateur comedy
Wayland Bar & Grill - 1019 Gore St W
8:30pm
$ FREE
Karaoke
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 5 - 229 Van Norman St
7pm-10pmHowl at the Moon - Sober Karaoke - 8 Cumberland St S
9pmNorteños Cantina - 235 Red Riveras Rd
9pmPolish Combatants’ Association - Branch 1 - 209 Cumberland St N
9pmThe Waterhouse - 9 Cumberland St S
10pmThe Alley - 236 Cumming St
10pm
April 18
Jazz and Old Fashioned Fridays ft Mood Indigo
Live jazz, great views, delicious drinks
Anchor & Ore - 2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy
6pm-9pm
$ FREE
Mark Potvin and Mike Carson Live at Monty’s Joint
Live blues & jazz music
Monty’s Joint - 513 Victoria Ave E
6pm-9pm
$ FREE
Drum Social ft Young Thunder
Live music
Howl at the Moon - 8 Cumberland St S
6pm-9pm
$ FREE
Women of the Fur Trade
Live theatre
Magnus Theatre - 10 Algoma St S
7:30pm
$25-$50
Off the Cuff Comedy: 420 Edition
Campfire Comedy presents the 420 Edition of the improvised stand up comedy show using topics randomly taken from crowd suggestions
The Foundry - 242 Red River Rd
7:30pm-9:30pm
$20-$25
The Selfies live at Norteños Cantina
Live pop/rock with local band The Selfies
Norteños Cantina - 235 Red River Rd
10pm
$5 at the door
Good Friday Party
DJ dance party featuring 4 DJs
The Foundry - 242 Red River Rd
10pm
$5 at the door
Karaoke
The Social - 1047 Dawson Rd
9:30pmThe Hodder - 481 Hodder Ave
9pmThe Bar - 863 Red River Rd
10pmThe Waterhouse - 9 Cumberland St S
10pm
April 19
Women of the Fur Trade
Live theatre
Magnus Theatre - 10 Algoma St S
7:30pm
$25-$50
Wilson-Sabaz live at The Industry
Live music
The Industry - 782 Macdonell St
6:30pm
$3 at the door
A Public Reading of an Unpublished Screenplay about the Death of Walt Disney
Live theatre
Cambrian Players - 818 Spring St
7:30pm
$15
3rd Annual Bato’o Fashion Show
Live fashion show
Da Vinci Centre - 340 Waterloo St S
6pm
$ FREE
Karaoke
Westfort Prosvita - 721 Gore St W
8pm-12amHowl at the Moon Sober Karaoke - 8 Cumberland St S
9pm
$5The Hodder - 481 Hodder Ave
9pmThe Social - 1047 Dawson Rd
9pmThe Bar - 863 Red River Rd
10pm
Home of the Day
3007 King George Park Dr
(Realtors if you want your home featured - send us an email: [email protected])
3+1 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
1,764sqft
$899,900
Cabover in Whitewater subdivision.
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