Jodi Lundmark

Thunder Bay

Reporter at The Chronicle-Journal

Managing editor for Thunder Bay Source, assistant editor for TBNewswatch. She/her.

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Circle K reports more than $200,000 in losses from crime in Thunder Bay

1 week ago | tbnewswatch.com | Jodi Lundmark

THUNDER BAY — The Circle K convenience store on the corner of Arthur and Franklin streets sees the most loss from criminal activity of any location between Thunder Bay and North Bay. In 2024, the south-side store saw losses from theft, robbery and other criminal activity in the amount of $82,000. And within the first quarter of this year, the store has already experienced $21,000 in shrinkage with that number expected to quadruple by the end of 2025.
Thunder Bay police come in under-budget for 2024

1 week ago | tbnewswatch.com | Jodi Lundmark

THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Police Service was in the black for the 2024 fiscal year. At the Thunder Bay Police Service Board meeting on Tuesday, the director of finance and facilities, Dawn Paris, reported the service had a $300,000 positive variance for the year ended on Dec. 31, 2024. Net operating expenses came in at $56.9 million compared to the budget of $57.2 million.
'A safe space to be yourself:' Gala builds connections within the recovery community

2 weeks ago | tbnewswatch.com | Jodi Lundmark

THUNDER BAY — When Kristin Gravel’s best friend died of an accidental overdose in 2021, she spent the next four weeks drowning her sorrows in as much alcohol as possible. That friend was Dayna Elizabeth Karle, the namesake of the DEK Addiction Recovery Foundation. “Her celebration of life really hit me,” said Gravel.
Hundreds of layoffs expected at Alstom starting in June says union

3 weeks ago | northernontariobusiness.com | Jodi Lundmark

THUNDER BAY — About 250 Alstom employees could be laid off starting in June if more contracts aren’t secured before then for the Thunder Bay plant. “We're laying off so many right now because again, the LRV (light rail vehicle) streetcar contract has come to completion and we currently have about just over 200 members working on that line," said Unifor Local 1075 president Justin Roberts, representing workers at the facility.
Man sentenced to six years in jail for manslaughter

3 weeks ago | tbnewswatch.com | Jodi Lundmark

THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay man charged in the death of 63-year-old Richard Jung has been sentenced to six years in jail. Randy Andrews, 25, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last June and was sentenced in December to six years in jail minus credit for time served pre-trial. Andrews has a little more than four years left to serve. Thunder Bay police responded to reports of an assault at a residence in the 200 block of Robertson Street the morning of Sept. 20, 2023.
Need is growing for food hampers this holiday season: RFDA - TBNewsWatch.com

Nov 7, 2024 | tbnewswatch.com | Jodi Lundmark

Last year more than 1,600 hampers were distributed throughout the city.
'Hope' exists in breast cancer journey

Oct 5, 2024 | chroniclejournal.com | Jodi Lundmark

Jennifer Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer 14 years ago and while she still lives with stage four cancer, her focus is on today. "I think that gives us hope, I think it helps us heal when we put our minds towards the future and the positive and what we can do," Miller said. "It's turning our suffering into a superpower and living through it with grace."Miller shared her story as a keynote speaker during Friday's 31st annual Luncheon of Hope at the Superior Inn Hotel.
Partnership with police gives school own resource officer

Oct 3, 2024 | chroniclejournal.com | Jodi Lundmark

Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School now has its own dedicated school resource officer. Const. Patrick Shoppoff, of the Thunder Bay Police Service, began his new role in August after having served the last three years as a school resource officer for schools on the city's north side. This new student safety initiative is a partnership between the police service and the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council.
'We're decolonizing ourselves every day'

Oct 1, 2024 | chroniclejournal.com | Jodi Lundmark

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to bring the community together to continue the healing journey. "We're stronger when we come together," said Cheryl Bagnall, a director at the Ontario Native Women's Association. "It can't be just Indigenous people.
Donation to help pump up drop-in centre

Sep 24, 2024 | chroniclejournal.com | Jodi Lundmark

Jayden Krieger knows first-hand how the Underground Gym gives children a safe space in Thunder Bay. Krieger recently received money though a land claim settlement from his home community and decided to give a portion in the amount of $1,000 to the drop-in centre he attended as a young child. "I stand here on the corner in front of May Street and I see them come with a bus full of kids every day," Krieger said. "I still know (the Gym) is doing stuff for the community and helping people.