ISSUE #58

Good morning,

Welcome to the first-ever Thunder Bay Digest Weekly Recap!

A place to get caught up on what happened this week, and to get a bit more insight on some key issues affecting the north.

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In our first issue, we cover:

• Weekly headline recap

• Analysis - Tariff impact on NWO

• Real Estate - Homes listed this week

• Jobs - Positions posted this week

• Internet Wisdom - Tidbits from around the ‘web

• Things to do this week

- Marcus Luft

News Recap

This Week’s Headlines

Green Bin Recycling Program Delayed
The city is delaying implementing the use of green bins for food waste until 2026.

$38,000 Left at the Scotties
Four winning tickets from the Scotties were left unclaimed - one was the main 50/50 winner.

Federal Government Announced Addictions Funding
The federal government announced $280,000 for the NorWeset Community Health Centre; $190,000 for Beendigen for a community mobile response unit in FWFN; $838,000 for the Elizabeth Fry Society

Fire Rescue
Thunder Bay Fire Services pulled two people from a burning building on Pacific Avenue

USA Swept the Loppet
Americans took the top step in both of the marquee distance events at this years Sleeping Giant Loppet

LU Receives Donation for Indigenous Learning Space
BMO donated $1 million to construct a new indoor-outdoor space for indigenous education and cultural engagement

Tariffs Took Effect
… and then they didn’t….

Cardiovascular Construction Starts
TBRHSC started construction on the new $118.7 million dollar facility

Ford Wants Faster Mining
Newly elected Premier Ford stated he wanted to fast-track our ability to mine resources

Greenstone Drug Bust
Multiple police forces helped in a huge drug bust in Greenstone with 5 types of drugs seized

New Pedestrian Crossings Coming
The city wants to add five new pedestrian crossings by the end of the year with a grant covering 70% of the cost

Ring of Fire Roads by 2040
Current estimates say Ring of Fire access roads will be done by 2035-2040 but significant hurdles still exist with the First Nation communities in the area

Lithium Refinery Looking Positive
Frontier Lithium is positive the new lithium processing facility will be a go by 2030

Costco Coming?
A request to amend the zoning in the Innova Park area has people excited again at the prospect that Costco is finally coming to Tbay

Trade-In Your Roll Up the Rim Winner
Bay Village Coffee is accepting winning tabs to exchange for one of their coffee’s or teas, with the tab being given to the Shelter House

Hockey Fraud Arrest Made
Neebing Minor Hockey Association were the victims of financial fraud, with a staff member (now charged) having removed monies from their accounts

Natural Gas Bills Going Up
Enbridge has applied to increase the cost of natural gas, which should average an increase of $136 per home this year

Bearskin Lake First Nation Drug Bust
4 people were arrested in a joint police raid in the remote community 600km northwest of Thunder Bay

Analysis

Tariffs Impact on NWO

The 25% tariffs (should they happen) imposed by the U.S. present a formidable challenge to the economic well-being of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. These tariffs threaten to disrupt the region's close economic ties with the U.S., potentially leading to a decline in exports, increased costs for businesses, and job losses.

The effects could be felt across various sectors, including forestry, mining, manufacturing, and small businesses. Moreover, the tariffs could increase the cost of living for residents, particularly those on fixed incomes and in remote Indigenous communities.

Real Estate

Homes Listed This Week

• 703 Hodder Ave, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $349,900 (3+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 501 May ST N, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $110,000

• 240 Chercover DR, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $499,900 (2+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 149 College ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $399,900 (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 407 Fourth AVE, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $279,407 (3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)

• 2104 Freeman Dr., Thunder Bay, Ontario - $829,900 (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 334 Francis ST E, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $359,900 (2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 411 Fifth AVE, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $289,900 (2+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 280 Belton ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $799,900 (3+2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms)

• 303 Francis ST E, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $279,900 (3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)

• 503 Longbow CRES, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $829,900 (3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)

• 520 Tuscany Ct, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $699,900 (2+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)

• 513 145 Fanshaw ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $264,900 (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)

• 25 Knight ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $299,900 (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 153 Fisher Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $799,900 (3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)

• 119 Brescia Crt, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $379,000 (2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 367 Arundel ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $309,000 (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 30 Stokes ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $299,100 (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)

• 144 High ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $1,199,900 (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)

• 524 Tuscany CT, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $199,900

• Plan 714 Lot 3, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $15,000

• 507 106th Street ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $235,000 (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom)

• 520 Brodie ST, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $57,000

• 1613 Euclid Ave, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $349,900 (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

• 539 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario - $329,900 (4+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)

Jobs

Jobs Posted This Week

102 jobs posted on LinkedIn
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100+ jobs posted on Indeed
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Internet Wisdom

Tidbits from Around the Interweb

Things to do This Week

Events In and Around the City

International Tapestry Women’s Network
International Women’s Day Pre-Registration Event
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
[email protected]
$ FREE

Story Time with the Thunder Bay Drag Queens & Kings + Crafting with Queens
Family friendly live reading & crafting
Waverley Public Library - 285 Red River Rd
March 8 @ 2:30pm-4pm
$ FREE

Building with Beads - Mardi Gras Gala
Charity fundraising dinner event for Habitat for Humanity
Valhalla Hotel - 1 Valhalla Inn Rd
March 8 @ 5:30pm
$130

Karaoke
Live music
March 8

• Westfort Prosvita - 721 Gore St W

• Howl at the Moon (sober karaoke) - 8 Cumberland St S

• The Hodder - 481 Hodder Ave

• Norteños Taqueria - 698 Arther St W

• The Social - 1047 Dawson Rd

• The Bar - 863 Red River Rd