Angus Speaks In Support Of Events Centre

One of the city's most seasoned politicians is putting his support behind the proposed events centre.  Iain Angus voted to move the process into phase three and accepting the downtown north core as the site.  Below is Councillor Angus' entire speech.

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United Way Predicts Shortfall

The United Way is again facing a fundraising challenge. Organizers predict they will be 95 thousand dollars short of the 2.6 million dollar goal. Chair Carol Busch says she is not panicking yet. Busch is confident they will meet their goal.  

Tsubouchi To Retire As Centre CEO

The George Jeffery Children's Centre is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer. It comes with the announced retirement of Eiji Tsubouchi. His last day on the job will be March 31st. Tsubouchi has guided the organization through a lot during his tenure of over a decade, including the construction of it's new building on Brock Street.

Bentz Calls It An Exercise In Planning

Northwood Councillor Mark Bentz is one of the majority on council who support taking the event centre project to the next stage.  He calls it an exercise in planning.  Below is Councillor Bentz's entire speech.

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McKinnon With His Events Centre View

Councillor Brian McKinnon is a staunch supporter of keeping the events centre dream alive. He says it's the same message he is getting from the public. Below is Councillor McKinnon's entire speech to council.

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Virdiramo Makes His Events Centre Pitch

City Councillor Joe Virdiramo is supporting the downtown location for the proposed events centre. Last night he voted to move to the next stage of the process.  Below is his entire speech to council.

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Giertuga's Speech On The Events Centre

One of the most solid supporters of the new events centre is councillor Trevor Giertuga. He says it's been on his radar for a long time. Below is Councillor Giertuga's entire speech to city council last night.

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Weather Warning

Travellers heading East will want to take note of a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada. Wawa is included in the statement that warns about snow bands hitting the area today. 2 to 5 centimetres of snow are expected this afternoon with another 5 to 10 centimetres in the forecast for tonight.

Events Centre Speech From Ken Boshcoff

Supporting the next stage of the events centre process is a no-brainer for City Councillor Ken Boshcoff.  Boshcoff says it's one of the components of making this a vibrant community to live in for our youth.  Below is Councillor Boschoff's entire speech to council.

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Dryden Man Charged With Luring A Minor

A 19 year old Dryden man is facing charges after he tried to lure a minor online. Dryden Police say that the investigation involves incidents from 2010 and 2011, which were recently reported. The man is charged with contacting a person under 14 years old with regards to luring, and one count of invitation to sexual touching.

Councillors To Consider Infrastucture Priorities

City councillors are going to get the lowdown on what the city's infrastructure needs will be in the future. Manager Tim Commisso is making a presentation to them tonight. While councillors will not be making any decisions they will be asked to consider what their priorities will be.

Councillor Foulds Events Centre Speech

One of the biggest supporters of the proposed events centre and its North downtown location is Councillor Andrew Foulds.  He says it's the right thing to do. Below is Councillor Foulds entire speech.

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Giant FM Helps In Radio Marathon

Giant FM is announcing it will play a part in an upcoming forty hour radio marathon happening next week. The focus will be for local businesses and individuals to help contribute to the Thunder Bay Christmas Cheer Fund over a 40 hour period starting next Friday morning and ending Saturday night with a wrap-up event at Marina Park. Chair Linda Gambee is hoping residents find it in their hearts to donate to those who are less fortunate in our community. The entire event will wrap-up with a video dance party at the skating rink at Marina Park.

Mayor's Speech On The Events Centre

Mayor Keith Hobbs is now a believer in the consultants report on the new events centre and spoke passionately at city hall last night about his feelings towards the events centre and the north downtown location. Below is his entire speech.

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Larry Hebert's Event Centre Speech

A majority of city councillors are on board with the proposed location of the new events centre in the downtown north core. However councillor Larry Hebert is not, and he expressed himself at last nights city council meeting. Below is his entire speech.

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