Flood 2012
2012-07-13 at 16:06
With flood repair work at full steam, a city official is reminding the public that much of the work may require a building permit. Mark Smith, general manager of development services for the City of Thunder Bay, on Friday said minor work like the replacement of finishing, reinstallation of plumbing...
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2012-06-25 at 11:57
Flood victim Mary Lahti says she thinks the claim process put forth by the City of Thunder Bay will meet her needs. But Lahti admitted Saturday she was among the lucky ones. “We have a dugout, and so we didn’t get sewage, so we were a lot better off than most people, than most of our...
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2012-06-25 at 10:18
The Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program will not help everyone affected by the May 28 flood recoup their losses. Nor is it meant to cover entire losses or non-essential things, like big-screen TVs or hockey equipment. Administered by the city, but under provincial regulations, the program...
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2012-06-20 at 10:20
Firefigthers and officials with both the city and the LRCA say they have not received new reports of home flooding after the area was dumped with another 40 milimetres of rain overnight.
The City of Thunder Bay issued a news release to media Wednesday morning stating that the city appeared to...
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2012-06-13 at 9:00 AM
Shawn Wright’s insurance will only cover 75 per cent of the flood damages done to his Hargrave Street home. “I’m losing 25 per cent plus lost wages, etcetera, etcetera. It’s hard to live from that right now,” he said. Wright was one of about 100 people at the Slovak...
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2012-06-13 at 08:55
City council has picked the eight committee members that will handle the Thunder Bay Disaster Relief Fund. Council approved the eight-member committee at Monday night’s council meeting following in camera discussions. The members will be responsible for fundraising and administering the disaster...
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2012-06-13 at 08:55
People in Thunder Bay can flush guilt free as the city lifted water restrictions Tuesday morning. It’s been more than two weeks since the Atlantic Avenue sewage treatment flooded, prompting a request for residents to send as little as possible down the drain. The facility now has all four pumps...
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2012-06-08 at 15:04
The city and surrounding areas are now officially disaster zones.
The province made the declaration Friday morning stating that the city, Oliver-Paipoonge and Conmee are now eligible for up to $16 million under the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program.
Municipal affairs and housing...
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2012-06-05 at 15:28
A public health inspector is expected to visit the Oliver Paipoonge area, officials with the local health unit confirmed.
In a news release issued to media Tuesday afternoon, officials with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit state the health inspector will be in the area to answer questions...
2012-06-04 at NOON
The health unit wants people to stay out of their flooded homes if they can. As recovery efforts get underway, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit says public health from contaminated areas and homes is a concern. “It concerns me greatly. I don’t think they should be in there. There’s...
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2012-06-02 at 08:21
As support continued to pour in, Gail Kromm was overwhelmed by the community response to Thunder Bay flood victims. After 6 p.m. p.m. Thursday, more than $249,000 had come in through Dougall Media’s 12-hour broadcast marathon at Intercity Shopping Centre, an initiative that started with much...
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2012-05-31 at 16:57
The city and relief agencies continue to increase recovery efforts after Monday’s flood.
As of Thursday morning, national donation campaigns by the Red Cross and Salvation Army had raised around $60,000.
“We’re looking forward to a lot more because there are many citizens...
2012-05-31 at 14:56
Residents on Silver Falls Road are being warned that more water will be released from the Dog Lake Dam.
The OPP, Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario Power Generation sent out a joint media advisory Thursday afternoon. The advisory also explains that the high water leves have resulted in...
2012-05-31 at 10:26
A national campaign has been launched to help victims of this week’s flood. The Red Cross and Salvation Army started the fundraising Wednesday morning to help those who have been hit hardest. The money will be used to assist people who have no insurance, are without food or do not have a place...
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2012-05-30 at 6:00 PM
Rita Barrie and her family have nowhere to go.
The family of five was left homeless Wednesday afternoon after the walls of their Spofford Avenue home began caving in because of damage from Monday’s flooding.
“My house is getting condemned because of the water. My back walls...
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