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Council in Brief: April 19


THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay’s city council pushed back on numerous provincial actions with a flurry of resolutions at its meeting Monday evening.
A trio of resolutions passed unanimously Monday opposed provincial plans to sever the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) from Lakehead University, asked the province to reconsider a recent order closing outdoor recreation amenities, and objected to plans to reduce vaccine supply to the area.
 
City opposes NOSM independence
Councillors unanimously passed a motion opposing a provincial plan to sever the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) from Lakehead University.
Mayor Bill Mauro, who proposed the motion, said the lack of consultation over the plan with Lakehead president Moira McPherson was unusual and worrying. ....

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Council Looking For Fare-Free Transit Options


City administration will have a future date with council when it comes to fare free transit.
Current River Ward councillor Andrew Foulds came back Monday night with a motion to examine alternative fare strategies, which received unanimous support.
“This measure is two-fold,” remarked Foulds. “First we’re interested in options, go do some work within our system what is possible what might work. Secondly it’s consulting with stakeholders who might have some input that might be valuable. We want to hear from Poverty Free Thunder Bay, the Lakehead Social Planning Council as well as the Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board.” ....

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Library loaning out tablets, wi-fi access


Library loaning out tablets, wi-fi access
Program aimed at people who use 25 social services agencies in Thunder Bay, and will expand to Chrome Books in the near future.
Feb 5, 2021 1:08 PM
By: Leith Dunick
THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Public Library is trying to help bridge the city’s digital divide through an innovative program that loans out tablets and Internet access to those in need.
Qualified borrowers, who include clients of about 25 different service agencies in Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, can take home a device for up to four weeks at a time.
The program has been operational for nearly three months and Laura Prinselaar, a TBPL community hub librarian, said it’s a great way to provide technology to people who might not otherwise be able to access it – especially with the pandemic limiting options. ....

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