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Good morning, Thunder Bay — and welcome to issue one hundred and fifty-five. Cloudy with a high of 13°C, with periods of rain starting in the afternoon. It's Monday, November 2. In today's issue: Christmas hamper registration opens, an integrity commissioner's report on an outgoing councillor heads to council, Brodie Street drops to one lane, and the Thunderwolves pick up a win. Plus things to do this week.
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Trivia: The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from which African country — Morocco, Algeria, or Tunisia? (Answer at the bottom!)
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Thunder Bay Events
Here's what's on from today through Friday. The City's calendar has nothing verified for Monday, so the week starts Tuesday. (It also lists a Chat With the Chief public meeting on Nov. 2, but the listing's own text says Nov. 18, so we've left it out until that's clear.)
Tuesday, November 3
NOV 3 · Tuesday Group Run — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · 📍 Boulevard Lake, meet at the Rita Street parking lot · A friendly 5k run or run/walk around the lake, open to any speed or fitness level. · 📅 Add to Calendar
Wednesday, November 4
NOV 4 · Westfort Prosvita Catch the Ace — draw at 7 p.m. · 📍 Westfort Prosvita, 721 West Gore St. · Weekly fundraising draw, $5 a ticket, and you don't need to be there to win. · 📅 Add to Calendar
Thursday, November 5
NOV 5 · John Muirhead and Nick Sherman — 6:30 p.m., tickets $42.12 to $47.40 · 📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5, 229 Van Norman St. · An evening of storytelling and song from folk-rocker John Muirhead, with a performance by Nick Sherman. · 📅 Add to Calendar
NOV 5 · Open Mic Comedy at Campfire Comedy — doors 7 p.m., show 8 to 10 p.m., no cover · 📍 117 Cumberland St. N. · Weekly Thursday open mic with touring comedians and rising stars, open to newcomers. · 📅 Add to Calendar
Friday, November 6
NOV 6 · Juke Box Dance Party — doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 to 11 p.m., $30 per person (register by Nov. 5) · 📍 Slovak Legion · A nostalgic night of the songs you grew up with, inspired by the old jukebox at Chippewa Park. · 📅 Add to Calendar
✅ NO WEATHER ALERTS IN EFFECT
Environment Canada has no alerts posted for Thunder Bay at the time of this update. Monday is cloudy with the morning fog clearing, and rain moves in during the afternoon.
🌧️ Monday, November 2 — Thunder Bay
13°C
Overnight low 11°C
Cloudy, with periods of rain beginning in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipate in the morning, and the UV index is low at 1. Tonight brings steady rain, around 15 mm, with a low of 11°C.
Tuesday is cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 11°C. Wednesday is cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a high of 9°C, and Thursday turns to a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 6°C. Forecast from Environment Canada.
Christmas hamper registration opens today for seniors, singles and couples
The Regional Food Distribution Association has launched its 12th annual Be the Reason for the Season campaign, which provides Christmas hampers to seniors, singles and couples who may not qualify for other hamper programs. Registration opens today: call 211 and ask for an RFDA Christmas hamper, and it stays open until Nov. 30. The group expects to give out between 1,000 and 1,200 hampers, and it needs donations of non-perishables and money, plus volunteers for the Dec. 15 and 16 deliveries. If you could use a hamper, call 211 before Nov. 30; hampers are handed out at the CLE Heritage Building on Dec. 11, with deliveries for anyone who can't pick theirs up.
An integrity commissioner recommends a 30-day pay suspension for an outgoing councillor
A report from the city's integrity commissioner found that outgoing at-large Coun. Rajni Agarwal engaged in an ongoing pattern of abusive conduct toward city staff, following a complaint filed by the city manager in March. The commissioner recommends that her pay be suspended for 30 days; the sanction would not stop her from attending meetings or carrying out her duties. Agarwal, who was not re-elected on Oct. 26, said in a statement that she is proud of her four years of advocacy for taxpayers and asked that the resolution pass without debate. Council decides whether to impose the sanction. The recommendation is on the Nov. 3 council agenda.
🗳️ Your call: Council takes up a recommended 30-day pay suspension for an outgoing councillor on Tuesday. What should it do?
Council takes up a recommended 30-day pay suspension for an outgoing councillor on Tuesday. What should it do?
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Brodie Street drops to one lane at times today for Victoria Avenue curb work
To install curbs on Victoria Avenue as part of the Reimagine Victoriaville project, the City says Brodie Street will be reduced to a single lane at various times today, Monday, with traffic control personnel and signage directing drivers through the work zone. If you drive that stretch, allow extra time or pick another route.
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Thunderwolves down Guelph 75-68 for the new coach's first OUA win
Lakehead built a double-digit lead over the Guelph Gryphons at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse on Saturday night, then held on as Guelph clawed back to within three late in the fourth. Carson Unrau led the Thunderwolves with 18 points and blocked a three-point try with seconds to go, giving first-year coach Jon Campbell his first OUA win behind the bench.
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Trivia answer: Morocco. The Strait of Gibraltar is only about 14 kilometres wide at its narrowest, separating Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa.
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