Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Clint Fleury is a web reporter covering Northwestern Ontario and the Superior North Regions. Born in Winnipeg, Clint moved to Thunder Bay to pursue his passion for writing. He has a particular interest in performing spoken word poetry and writing short fiction. He covers civic issues in Thunder Bay under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada.

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Recent Work by Clint

UPDATE: No possibility the James Whalen could be scrapped for free: Harbour Metals

Harbour Metals did not send an email to the city about taking the James Whalen Tugboat off their hands for free.

Mar 26, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

Council agrees to 1.1 per cent pay raise

Council agreed to a pay increase of 1.1 per cent, which is slightly higher than 2024's 1.05 per cent increase.

Mar 25, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Top hat ceremony marks the start of shipping for 2025

M.V. Captain Henry Jackman officially opened the 2025 Port of Thunder Bay shipping season

Mar 25, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

The fate of the James Whalen is put on hold (Updated)

The fate of the James Whalen Tugboat will be determined in three weeks after a last-minute bidder offers a cheaper solution.

Mar 25, 2025 8:10 AM Read more >

Canadian Citizenship Ceremony welcomes 60 newcomers

Newcomers take their final step in becoming Canadian citizens in the city's first in-person ceremony since the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.

Mar 22, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

Victoriaville teardown delayed until May

Victoriaville revitalization project completion date hasn't change although the closing date for contractors to submit a tender has been extended by two weeks.

Mar 21, 2025 2:09 PM Read more >

New definition of affordable housing may move ahead, with minor changes

A report to the mayor’s taskforce on building more homes committee proposes redefining the word “affordability.”

Mar 20, 2025 6:01 PM Read more >

City staff recommend scrapping James Whalen tug

City staff will recommend the James Whalen Tug be scrapped at Monday’s council meeting.

Mar 20, 2025 2:23 PM Read more >

City to appoint a weed inspector

The inspector would be responsible for investigating and enforcing the removal of noxious weeds

Mar 18, 2025 4:58 PM Read more >

City to consider another big change to council

The city’s clerk's office is gauging public interest in changing city council’s committee of the whole to a standing committee structure.

Mar 12, 2025 8:26 AM Read more >

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