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• Unhoused people facing hostility ahead of Thunder Bay, Ont., election: shelter staff

  22-10-2026 18:46 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Unhoused people in Thunder Bay, Ont., have faced increased hostility since homelessness and housing affordability became leading political issues ahead of the municipal election on Monday, according to staff at a local homeless shelter.
  
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• Alberta Premier Daniele Smith Draws a Line: Stay Pro-Canada or Find Another Party

  22-10-2026 16:12 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Danielle Smith faces resistance inside Alberta’s UCP after voters reject separation, setting up a party unity test ahead of the 2027 provincial electionTHUNDER BAY – Analysis – In Alberta, the fight over separation didn’t end when the votes were counted Monday night. It just moved into the United Conservative Party itself.Premier Danielle Smith told party members this week, in a video posted to social media, that the UCP is a pro-Canada party, plain and simple, and that anyone determined
  
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• US Embassy Says Canada Is Ignoring Election Interference Warnings, and Ontario Is Right in the Middle of It

  22-10-2026 15:00 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Trade Advocacy or Election Interference? Canada–U.S. Dispute Raises Stakes for OntarioAnalysis: Washington’s accusations against Canadian politicians add uncertainty for border communities, but political pressure over tariffs does not automatically establish unlawful election interferenceTHUNDER BAY — POLITICS — October 22, 2026 — For Northwestern Ontario businesses, workers and families with connections across the American border, the latest dispute between Ottawa and Washington raise
  
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• Thunder Bay’s Crime, Addiction and Homelessness Crises: What Governments Knew—and Where Action Fell Behind

  22-10-2026 13:44 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Thunder Bay’s crime, opioid and homelessness crises demand accountability
  Analysis: Rising crime and opioid deaths demand accountability
  THUNDER BAY — October 22, 2026 — Thunder Bay has strong reasons to demand better results from governments confronting crime, addiction and homelessness. Public records show years of warnings about opioid deaths, calls for expanded services and repeated changes to the timetable for the city’s Temporary Shelter Village.
  Those records support serious quest
  
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• Ottawa and Ontario Strike Nearly $9-Billion Deal to Shore Up Steel, Auto and Ring of Fire

  22-10-2026 13:30 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Carney and Ford Announce $8.7-Billion Industry Plan, Including Ring of Fire Road Funding
  Steel and automotive investments aim to counter U.S. tariff pressure, while Northern Ontario receives a federal infrastructure commitment of up to $1 billion
  OTTAWA — POLITICS — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced an $8.7-billion package intended to strengthen steelmaking, automotive manufacturing and critical mineral development as Canadian industries contend with U.S
  
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• Thunder Bay Weather: Morning Fog, Mild Afternoons and a Saturday Shower Chance

  22-10-2026 12:59 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Thunder Bay’s October 22–24 weather update brings morning fog, mild afternoons and a Saturday shower chance
  Three-day update: October 22–24, 2026
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Fog is the immediate travel concern around Thunder Bay, followed by mild afternoons and a chance of showers heading into Saturday.
  Thursday morning conditions
  At 6 a.m. EDT Thursday, Thunder Bay Airport reported fog with visibility reduced to 200 metres. The temperature was 2.5°C, humidity was 100 per cent, and west-n
  
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• Northwestern Ontario Weather: Fog, Friday Warmth and a Weekend Cooldown

  22-10-2026 12:54 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Northwestern Ontario weather for October 22–24: fog advisories, Friday highs up to 22°C, weekend showers and a KN27 bus cancellation due to a driver shortage
  THUNDER BAY — Thursday, October 22, 2026 — Allow extra time on the road this morning. Dense fog is affecting parts of Northwestern Ontario, while much of the western region is heading toward Friday temperatures above 20°C. Showers are possible before a sharp cooldown Saturday night.
  Fog advisories affect northern highways
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• City of Thunder Bay promised Victoriaville project completion by October 2026

  22-10-2026 12:26 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Victoriaville Timeline Has Shifted: City Originally Promised Project Completion by October 2026
  January 2025 announcement outlined a completed redevelopment this fall; current schedule extends plazas and landscaping into 2027
  THUNDER BAY — October 21, 2026 — The City of Thunder Bay’s original public commitment for the Victoriaville redevelopment went beyond reopening Victoria Avenue this October.
  It described completion of the project itself.
  In a January 27, 2025, Facebook announcement su
  
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• UNDER THE NORTHERN Another Flu Season Is Upon Us

  22-10-2026 12:18 via NetNewsLedger
  
  by Xavier Kataquapitwww.underthenorthernsky.com
  I’ve had a busy few months of meeting so many people I haven’t seen in a long time. This year has been the first time I have been around so many people and it is a big change for me. I thoroughly enjoy it and have had lots of fun but with all the running around, I’ve caught several colds and flus over the past few months. In January, I caught a minor bug that I easily got over but it left me with a long-lasting cough that lingered for five mo
  
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• Bought a Secondhand iPhone That’s Locked? How to Unlock the Screen Safely

  22-10-2026 12:06 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Introduction
  Have you bought a used iPhone only to find out it’s been locked? It’s frustrating, for sure! But luckily, there are some ways to unlock it without risking damage. Maybe the last owner didn’t remove the passcode? Or maybe your iPhone is just stuck on the lock screen.
  Whether you’ve got a passcode on the iPhone or not, this guide covers exactly how to fix it. We’ll also cover what to check before unlocking so you don’t run into bigger problems later.
  Important: Confirm You
  
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• Is Fluoride in Toronto Water? What Homeowners Should Know

  22-10-2026 11:45 via NetNewsLedger
  
  Yes, fluoride is added to the tap water in Toronto homes, and it has been for decades. It is one of the most discussed topics in drinking water, and many families want to understand how much is in their glass, why it is there and whether they can control it. For households that prefer lower fluoride levels, interest in solutions such as reverse osmosis Toronto homeowners install at the kitchen sink has grown. This guide explains the facts in plain language so you can make your own informed decis
  
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• Healing walk in memory of teen hit by truck on Ont. highway highlights need for more pedestrian safety efforts

  22-10-2026 10:00 via CBC | Thunder Bay News
  
  Noreen Agnew says she doesn't want her 17-year-old daughter’s death to be in vain, so she’s leading a healing walk along Highway 11 in northwestern Ontario today to raise awareness about concerns for pedestrians' safety. Markenna was struck by a transport truck on Nov. 28, 2025, while walking between Long Lake #58 First Nation and Longlac, the only way to get between both communities by foot.
  
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