Ken Boshcoff is the City of Thunder Bay's mayor for the 2022-2026 term of council.
Thunder Bay's mayor has issued a statement addressing what he describes as "misinformed and incorrect" statements he provided to media this week.Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff issued a letter on Thursday addressing what he said were "misinformed and incorrect" statements he made in a news article this week. Thunder Bay's mayor has issued a statement addressing what he describes as "misinformed and incorrect" statements he provided to media this week.
"There are special exemptions and requirements for a community to offer this program. It does not draw people to the community for "safe free drugs". It's a very small program with less than 25 clients, currently at capacity, receiving a prescription for safer supply with the oversight of health care providers."
"But I do also think these are opportunities to actually have some conversations with our community, with our business owners, around what do we do? This is really hard, and it's really hard for family members who see their loved ones."'We've been where they've been': People with lived addiction experience key in aiding Thunder Bay's vulnerable
NorWest Community Health Centres, located on Simpson Street in Thunder Bay, runs a safe supply pilot program. "I think that the people are concerned. We have a lot of polarization with regards to individuals who have had some significant trauma in their life," she said. "And so I think it just sort of raises for us the need to continue to communicate, to work with community and really ask people to be empathetic.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Good Morning, Thunder Bay!Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Read more »
The Nutcracker returning to Thunder Bay in DecemberNorthern Ballet Performance Company has chosen two dancers to play Clara in Tchaikovsky's popular Christmastime ballet.
Read more »
Good Morning, Thunder Bay!Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Read more »
Motorcycle Ride for Dad roars through Thunder BayAll of the money raised goes to the Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
Read more »
Youth cricket on the rise in Thunder BayThe Thunder Bay Cricket Council is providing youth lessons for the second straight summer at Chapples Park.
Read more »
Thunder Bay Pride still not fully accessible for everyone, disability advocates sayMembers of Thunder Bay's LGBTQ community and allies came out to the annual Pride march to demonstrate their support for the transgender community, who has been on the receiving end of increasing hate and violence.
Read more »