Premier Ford’s Thunder Bay Caravan Held Up by Striking Residents Living Workers on Hewitson Street

Thunder Bay residents are learning that Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s motorcade was delayed by picketing workers from The region Living the Lakehead during his visit to the city of Thunder Bay on June 16.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s motorcade was delayed by picketing workers from The region Living the Lakehead during his visit to the city of Thunder Bay on June 16. The OPSEU members have been on strike for over three weeks, fighting for a wage rise that has not materialized. The striking workers converged outside a PC Party fundraiser during the lunch hour, with a large group of picketers gathered along Hewitson Street.


Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s motorcade was delayed by picketing workers from The region Living the Lakehead during his visit to the city of Thunder Bay on June 16. The OPSEU members have been on strike for over three weeks, fighting for a wage rise that has not materialized.

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📍 Source: TBT Newswatch · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 18, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online

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