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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.

Twitter: @IanKTbay

Email
ikaufman@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Ian

Lakehead's Formula SAE team gearing up for competition

Lakehead's Formula SAE team gearing up for competition

Thunder Bay engineering students vying for bragging rights, job prospects at prestigious international contest
Tourism sector saw 'remarkable recovery' in 2022

Tourism sector saw 'remarkable recovery' in 2022

Parts of Thunder Bay’s tourism sector continue to struggle, but hotel occupancy have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels
CEDC supports Lakehead veterinary program

CEDC supports Lakehead veterinary program

Thunder Bay’s city council approved a conditional half-million-dollar contribution to Lakehead University’s proposed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Thunder Bay's downtown reconstruction estimated at $11 million

Thunder Bay's downtown reconstruction estimated at $11 million

The price tag for a significant transformation of city's north core has risen to an estimated $11 million, but city councillors say the investment will pay dividends in a more dynamic downtown
Thunder Bay to study next phase of waterfront development

Thunder Bay to study next phase of waterfront development

Thunder Bay CEDC examining how the Pool 6 site could best be developed
Awards celebrate northwestern Ontario innovation

Awards celebrate northwestern Ontario innovation

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre celebrates 13th annual innovation awards
City offers grants for downtown improvements

City offers grants for downtown improvements

Thunder Bay property owners eligible for grants up to $25,000 to support addition of upper floor residential units, facade improvements, more.
Thunder Bay city council rezones former power plant site to 'unlock' future development

Thunder Bay city council rezones former power plant site to 'unlock' future development

Concerns raised that demolition company property owner could attract bitcoin producer to the waterfront site
Rezoning sought for former OPG property

Rezoning sought for former OPG property

Rezoning site would allow Budget Demolition to market the property for wide range of industrial uses, including as a data farm.
New business restrictions must come with support, a clear plan: Robinson

New business restrictions must come with support, a clear plan: Robinson

Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce president says clearer details needed on financial supports, plan to ensure safe reopening