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Spotlight On Mayors Race: Bill Mauro
A former Thunder Bay Liberal MPP and Thunder Bay Councillor is running for mayor. Bill Mauro tells us he was persuaded to make the move after talking it over with family and his supporters. "A lot of people have expressed their support to me and asked me to run... and so that expression obviously helps in terms of...
Oct 08, 2018
Spotlight On Mayors Race: Shane Judge
Shane Judge is taking his second try at running for mayor. He notes one of his main goals is to cut down the city's spending, which he feels is out of control. "These politicians seek to stay in power by telling you that all is okay, never been better, until you get your tax bill and water bill. What we need to do...
Oct 07, 2018
Spotlight On Mayors Race: Ed Hailio
A Thunder Bay mayoral candidate is targeting capitalism, claiming it is imperative society move away from that system. Ed Hailio adds capitalists have no right to claim any land as their own, and that ownership must go back to the people. "This is something we all have to talk about it, whether we like it or not.....
Oct 07, 2018
Spotlight On Mayors Race: Jim Gamble
Thunder Bay's Jim Gamble says he's running for mayor due to what he calls high energy costs killing jobs in this area. The candidate tells our newsroom he's been warning the Liberal party since 1991 about what he claims are roughly 8,000-10,000 jobs that have been lost in 20 years. "I was emailing [former Liberal ...
Oct 07, 2018
Ongaro with Politicians in the Car
It's time. With the upcoming election, and with the ability to vote 'on-line' - now is your time to get informed. To understand some of the issues, and at the same time - learn a bit more about the candidates, specifically the candidates for mayor. We wish we had more time to make a trip with all of the councillors. ...
Oct 07, 2018
Spotlight On Mayors Race: Ron Chookomolin
A Thunder Bay resident is holding to a very personal reason in his quest to be this city's next mayor. Ron Chookomolin wants to restore law and order after losing his son Marlin. "How do we deal with social issues, why is there crime happening within Thunder Bay or more happening at the courthouse? We'll look at s...
Oct 07, 2018
Spotlight On Mayors Race: Kevin Cernjul
The lead singer of "The Bay Street Bastards" is running for mayor. Kevin Cernjul tells us it's because he feels there's no one speaking for young people. "This is something I've been thinking about for a few years, and with the city the way it is, the youth need a voice, and I want to be that voice for t...
Oct 07, 2018
Spotlight On Mayors Race: Iain Angus
One of the mayoral candidates is claiming if he wins, he'll only be on the job for one term. Iain Angus threw in that surprise when he announced his candidacy months ago, noting he wants to open up other council positions for what he calls new blood. "It's a transition period, I want to be there to help ease that ...
Oct 07, 2018
Living On The Edge: Homelessness & Poverty Pt 7
This week on Thunder Bay Votes: The issues that matter, living on the edge, homelessness and poverty. What should the in-coming city council do to address poverty in Thunder Bay? We took our news mic into the community to ask. Some differing opinions on how to use money. One person said funding is not the answer, we ne...
Sep 28, 2018
Living On The Edge: Poverty & Homelessness Pt 6
This week on Thunder Bay Votes: The issues that matter, living on the edge, homelessness and poverty. The Executive Director of Shelter House feels many of the issues impacting our community are connected. Michelle Jordan adds she doesn't know what the silver bullet is to fix those issues however talking is a start. &...
Sep 28, 2018