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Harrison Seeking The Dryden Mayor’s Job

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The City of Dryden has it’s first person to run in the municipal election for council in October.

Jack B. Harrison put his nomination papers in yesterday for the mayor’s chair.

Incumbent, Greg Wilson has already indicated he will not be running again.

No one so far has put their name forward to run for municipal council.

In the meantime, two more people are in the Ignace council race.

Jodie Defeo is the latest to put her name forward and joins Janet Lett and the most recent additions to the council race.

There are now six people seeking one of four seats on council.

Friday, August 19th is the last day to officially file nomination papers.

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EMS To Be Consolidated In Parts of the Region

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EMS services are getting consolidated in neighbouring parts of the region.

City council voted in favour of combining ambulance bases for Superior North EMS for North Shore and Greenstone communities.

It’s all part of a 10-year master plan, as it’s intended for resources to be distributed across the district amid severe staffing shortages, rising call volumes and other growing and costly obstacles.

Beardmore will keep a paramedic and non-ambulance vehicle for their community medicine set-up.

Bases will then be located in Geraldton and Nipigon, which are an hour away respectively.

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Candidate Profile: Peng You

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Peng You is looking to do something no member of the Ontario PC Party has done in Thunder Bay-Superior North.

Since the riding was created in 1999 from Port Arthur and Lake Nipigon, Liberal Michael Gravelle has won every election with the Progressive Conservative candidate finishing no higher than third place.

The one-term councillor, who immigrated to Thunder Bay, wants to make history on June 2nd as an elected Member of Provincial Parliament.

While our interview request with You was declined, Alexandra Hilkene did provide some answers to an email sent by Acadia News late last week.

“By listening to constituents and being involved in the issues in our community, Peng understands the unique challenges that we face in the North and also understands what needs to get done to build Thunder Bay,” explained Hilkene, when asked about being an Art-Large councillor in Thunder Bay. “The people of Thunder Bay-Superior North need a plan to rebuild our economy, build infrastructure and keep costs down.”

You was first elected to Thunder Bay City Council in 2018.

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Candidate Profile: Shelby Ch’ng

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Shelby Ch’ng will appear on the ballot for first time next month in the riding of Thunder Bay-Superior North.

The Liberal candidate had originally planned to help incumbent Michael Gravelle with his final election run, but the return of cancer and subsequent treatment forced him to step aside.

The Northwood Councillor was first elected in 2014 and won re-election in 2018.

“Oh it is a huge advantage for me,” said Ch’ng, when asked how her municipal experience will help in the campaign. “I have one of the largest portfolios of committees and things that I am involved with on council, so I take all of that experience that I’ve had over the last eight years. Particularly my experience as the Vice-Chair for the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, which allowed me the opportunity to travel to Toronto a few weekends ago and advocate for mental health facilities and other resources that the city is in desperate need of. I know the files, I know what we need and I have a great pulse on the community.”

Ch’ng will run against fellow councillor Peng You (Ontario PC Party) as well as Lise Vaugeois (NDP) and Tracey MacKinnon (Green Party).

“I have worked nine years in the most socially economic disadvantaged area of the city, building my business and trying to keep dollars in this community,” Ch’ng answered, when asked why someone should vote for her. “I sit on so many committees with (Thunder Bay) city council. I have a lot of experience just dealing with the public and understanding what we need to vote on. I come with a great toolset to advocate for you at Queen’s Park.”

The election is set for Thursday, June 2nd.

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Ch’ng Running In Thunder Bay-Superior North

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Shelby Ch’ng will be making a run for a spot at Queen’s Park.

The current Northwood Councillor will take a leave of absence from her duties to join the provincial election race in Thunder Bay-Superior North.

Ch’ng was first elected in 2014 and won re-election in 2018.

“Thunder Bay is where I’ve lived, worked, and served my entire life,” said Ch’ng. “It’s a diverse, vibrant city with the brightest of futures. I want to continue playing a part in shaping the future of this city I love so much – and so I’m honoured to have this new opportunity to serve my community as their representative at Queen’s Park.”

Incumbent Michael Gravelle is undergoing treatment for cancer and is not running for re-election.

Lise Vaugeois will run for the NDP, current Thunder Bay At Large councillor Peng You is the Ontario PC candidate and Tracey MacKinnon is the Green Party candidate.

Section 259 of the Municipal Act allows for Members of Council to take a leave from their duties for up to 3 months with no penalty.

The election is set for Thursday, June 2nd.