Thunder Bay
Something must be done about the Thunder Bay police
An unprecedented report says ‘systemic racism’ exists within the force, and that there was ‘neglect of duty’ among investigators. Is it beyond fixing?
Canada’s 10 worst cities for hate crime
Four are in the Greater Toronto Area and Golden Horseshoe. But Thunder Bay, Ont. tops the inglorious list
The troubles in Thunder Bay should trouble all Canadians
Perry Bellegarde on the way forward in Thunder Bay, where seven Indigenous children have been found dead since 2000
Thunder Bay’s divided community is haunted by its “river of tears”
Seven Indigenous children have died in Thunder Bay waterways since 2000, leaving a racially divided community searching for answers—and praying for change
Waiting for death in Thunder Bay
A trailer hitch thrown from a passing car left Barb Kentner facing death, and her daughter contemplating life without her
The Canada most people don’t see
It has an unemployment rate worse than Sudan. The infant mortality rate is worse than Russia. And the injustice is appalling.
The demise of the Police Officer Recruitment Fund
There are concerns in northern Ontario about the end of the Police Officer Recruitment Fund—a five-year commitment the Harper government made in 2006. NDP MP John Rafferty is unimpressed.
Trees and more trees, plus a few words of wisdom
Dryden, Ontario – Day 34
An investigation on two fronts
CBC reports that Elections Canada has expanded its investigation to RMG’s call centre in Thunder Bay. But Postmedia says Elections Canada might not be able to pursue some nuisance calls.
‘We’re sending people to the wrong place’
Tonda MacCharles finds a call centre in Thunder Bay that was employed by the Conservative party.
Ontario announces first new law school in 42 years
Aboriginal and Northern students preferred
Public schools shouldn’t stifle free expression
Catholic school students suspended for pro-choice message