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Ian Kaufman

Ian Kaufman

Ian Kaufman is a multimedia reporter covering city hall and other Thunder Bay news. A native of Oshawa, Ontario, Ian moved north to study at Lakehead and never looked back. He is particularly passionate about issues of government, social justice, and the environment.

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Recent Work by Ian

Amber Alert crucial in locating abducted child, police say

Amber Alert crucial in locating abducted child, police say

Thunder Bay police say the public attention generated by an Amber Alert issued Tuesday led directly to the safe recovery of a missing eight-year-old child.
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Search for aircraft missing in Northern Ontario ends in tragedy

Search for aircraft missing in Northern Ontario ends in tragedy

The two occupants of a Cessna aircraft that went missing after departing Nakina on Tuesday have been confirmed deceased after search crews located the site of the plane crash.
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‘Thunder Bay’ streaming series delves into city’s racism, policing issues

‘Thunder Bay’ streaming series delves into city’s racism, policing issues

Creator of new documentary streaming series ‘Thunder Bay’ says he hopes it will drive conversation and change in the city.
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Gripped by violent crime, Thunder Bay struggling to fund police

Gripped by violent crime, Thunder Bay struggling to fund police

Municipal leaders in Thunder Bay say the city’s ballooning policing costs, which are partially due to implementing recommendations from the 2018 Sinclair Report, can’t be contained without provincial and federal help
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Vaccines for children under 5 expected in August

Vaccines for children under 5 expected in August

Vaccines against COVID-19 are expected to soon be available to children 6 months to five years, but uptake is uncertain.
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B.C. decriminalization will be closely watched in Thunder Bay

B.C. decriminalization will be closely watched in Thunder Bay

Local drug strategy lead says city has no plans yet to seek similar exemption, but will watch B.C.’s experience closely.
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Thunder Bay Finnish Labour Temple time capsule unsealed

Thunder Bay Finnish Labour Temple time capsule unsealed

Time capsule documents from 1909 including local Finnish-language newspaper, copy of speech will be placed in care of Lakehead University archives.
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Sanctioned Thunder Bay city councillor looks to have decision reversed

Sanctioned Thunder Bay city councillor looks to have decision reversed

Coun. Aldo Ruberto was sanctioned for comments he made online regarding an ongoing police investigation
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Opposition parties slam Ford government over approach to school reopening

Opposition parties slam Ford government over approach to school reopening

Horwath, Del Duca dodge questions over whether classes should resume Jan. 3, but slam government for failure to make schools safer.
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Thunder Bay transit drivers vote for strike mandate

Thunder Bay transit drivers vote for strike mandate

City of Thunder Bay and ATU Local 966 headed to conciliation talks as drivers provide 96 per cent strike mandate.
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