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Ontario Investing $15,000 to Support XTERRA Sleeping Giant Sports Festival
Provincial funding will help attract more athletes and spectators to world-class event while boosting tourism in Thunder Bay region News Release | August 14, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $15,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Thunder Bay Timing Organization host the 2026 XTERRA Sleeping Giant, an off-road, multi-sport festival taking place August 13-16 in the City of Thunder Bay. As part of the government’s
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MPP Holland's July 2026 Community Update
Monthly Recap | July 2026 Featured News Fire Update The Ministry of Natural Resources continues to respond to multiple active wildland fires across Northwestern Ontario. I understand that many residents are eager to return to their camps and properties, but I ask everyone to remain patient and continue following all evacuation orders, restricted access notices and fire bans. These measures must remain in place until it is safe for residents, municipal firefighters and wildlan
Aug 56 min read
Ontario Investing $57,936 to Build Accessible Dock at Boulevard Lake
Investment will help the City of Thunder Bay improve access to on-the-water programming for older adults and people with disabilities News Release | July 1st, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $57,936 through the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Grant to help the City of Thunder Bay improve accessibility at Boulevard Lake. The funding will support the replacement of inaccessible infrastructure with new floating docks, gangways, an accessible canoe
Jul 242 min read
Ontario Investing $262,500 to Advance Lithium Processing in Northwestern Ontario
Provincial investment connects Ontario’s forestry and mining sectors while supporting a stronger domestic critical minerals supply chain News Release | July 10th, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $262,500 through the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to support new lithium-processing research led by Rock Tech Lithium in Northwestern Ontario. The project will examine whether crude tall oil, a byproduct of Ontario’s pulp and paper industry, can be used as
Jul 103 min read
MPP Holland's June 2026 Community Update
Monthly Recap | June 2026 Featured News Congratulations Jordan! Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes on capturing the Stanley Cup after a hard-fought Final against the Vegas Golden Knights! A special congratulations to Thunder Bay's own Jordan Staal on this remarkable achievement and on being awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. Becoming the oldest recipient of the award is a testament to his leadership, perseverance, and outstandi
Jul 108 min read
Ontario Investing Over $212,000 to Support Seniors Active Living Centres in Thunder Bay–Atikokan
Funding will help keep seniors fit, active, healthy, socially connected, and close to home News Release | July 1st, 2026 THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing $212,066 to support four Seniors Active Living Centre programs in Thunder Bay–Atikokan. The funding will support the North McIntyre Recreation Centre, West Arthur Community Centre, Rural 60 Plus, and Pioneer Centre in delivering programs that help older adults and seniors stay active, healthy, socially conne
Jul 103 min read
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