Journalist @Ricochet_en. Belongs to Northwestern Ontario. Prev. @CANADALAND @CBCTBay @TVO @APTNNews. Stream “Thunder Bay” @CraveCanada. nwojonthompson@gmail.com
Joined December 2007
- Tweets 18,740
- Following 3,016
- Followers 5,054
- Likes 5,258
2,295 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
Former Thunder Bay police chief Sylvie Hauth will stand trial tomorrow.
In "Thunder Bay" on Crave, we showed you how TBay police, mired in systemic racism scandal, investigated their own Anishinaabe board chair.
This is that story from the inside.
ricochet.media/indigenous/ho…
45
49
3,152
Congratulations to my boss @EthanCoxMtl for winning CAJ scoop of the year.
I’m not in the room tonight but I’m very honoured that he chose to share that moment with me.
The reaction has been touching in the 30 hours since @ricochet_en ran this story.
ricochet.media/media/thunder…
Here’s my speech after winning Gold in the scoop category at the CAJ awards tonight.
I dedicated it to @JonSThompson, facing retaliation from @tbpsmedia for award-winning reporting on police misconduct, as well as the fearless @GitxsanJt, indomitable @dreahouston & my parents.
1
8
15
1,418
Jun 12
My editors have released a statement about the latest transparent attempt the Thunder Bay police is using to avoid accountability, this time conjuring two media email lists to exclude national outlets with local reporters from covering sensitive stories.
ricochet.media/media/thunder…
1
34
62
2,189
Jun 12
Wow
Great news in Ontario!⚡️
🔋Battery storage projects won all 640 MW of @IESO_Tweets latest capacity contracts, beating out gas at some of the lowest prices in recent procurements. Every project is 50% Indigenous-owned.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
176
Jon Thompson retweeted
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is supporting the recommendations being sought by the family of the late Kevin Mamakwa to close the Thunder Bay District Jail, where Kevin tragically passed away in 2020.
nan.pulse.ly/ah35fqg29m
1
5
3
625
Jun 10
It really means a lot @DPAwards.
There’s deep discomfort in Northern Ontario to discuss current events in terms other than perfect, or to speak of anything but “working with our community partners” with any semblance of accountability.
You’re telling them we’re for real.
Thanks.
Jun 10
Wooohooo! Ricochet wins big at the @DPAwards, taking home editorial achievement of the year (Andrea Houston) & best local news coverage (Jon Thompson).
These awards are a testament to crucial work that often goes unnoticed. Take a moment and read all about it!
ricochet.media/media/ricoche…
1
4
12
886
Jon Thompson retweeted
Jun 2
On the latest episode of In Bed with the Elephant, @CarAdrianH talks Trump and Israel's ongoing war in #Iran, and what brought us to this point, with Nader Hashemi.
"US foreign policy today has officially adopted the policy of genocide."
Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=VgFtnB8N…
6
3
1,194
OPP has announced Const. Tarun Bali (29) of the James Bay detachment has been killed in the line of duty.
2
1
3
1,680
James Bay OPP were conducting an investigation at Kendall Concession Road 7 and Concession Road 6 near Hearst. Bali was seriously injured and has since been pronounced deceased.
A press release says OPP have one individual in custody but have yet to announce charges.
2
622
Jon Thompson retweeted
Julian Falconer represents the Ostberg-Beardy family. He says the Special Investigations Unit "literally has no competence when it comes to Indigenous people."
Falconer says any changes at the Thunder Bay Police Service, “are cosmetic at best."
1
1
227
We’re fighting on whether Doug Ford works hard versus whether he spends too few days making new laws?
It’s the new deal on majority governments, Ontario.
These guys run their legislative agenda, cut every opening for opposition or conversation, then go to the lake.
Fight on that.
Jun 7
I don’t recall the Star particularly supportive of the marathon sittings in our first term. All summer, the entire fall, over Christmas. During the pandemic - daily cabinet meetings some as long as 10 hours. You simply cannot question Doug Ford’s horsepower and penchant for work.
2
3
10
710
Thunder Bay Police have charged a local 33-yr-old man with manslaughter in connection with the death of Kelsey Anderson.
Anderson was the last of four missing First Nations people to be found deceased in the city over two weeks in May.
ricochet.media/indigenous/fi…
13
17
973
Jon Thompson retweeted
If the Prime Minister isn’t heeding the advice of Indigenous caucus members we are in for some rough roads ahead.
There is an Indigenous staffing gap in PMO, a high number of files with real consequences for Indigenous peoples and strong shifts in public opinion.
Buckle up!
As Carney faces pressure to deliver, some Liberal MPs question his leadership style, @MariekeWalsh & @StephanieLevitz report theglobeandmail.com/politics…
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
3
12
24
3,203
Thanks so much to DPAs for standing behind the Work.
Thanks @dreahouston and @EthanCoxMtl at Ricochet for your patience.
And to the Northwest, first, last, and always. I live to bear witness and your trust means everything: more than ever.
Jun 5
Congratulations to @JonSThompson on his big win at today’s Digital Publishing Awards in the Best News Coverage (Community/local) category!
Jon won for his body of work. A beat covering an area larger than most European countries, and featuring stories no one else is telling. ❤️
2
8
14
1,808
It’s wrong when Doug Ford does it.
It’s wrong if Mark Carney does it.
This new consensus that the public doesn’t get to know how our leaders communicate anymore is wrong.
It’s wrong and it has to be stopped.
canada.ca/en/treasury-board-…
NEW: The Carney government is considering changes to the Access to Information Act, which governs access to government records.
One proposal would limit requests to “official records” stored in official repositories, while excluding “transitory records.”
canada.ca/en/treasury-board-…
1
15
18
1,297
Jon Thompson retweeted
The Liberal government is being accused of rushing through Parliament a deeply controversial bill that would make it easier for police and spies to tap private communications during investigations.
cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-…
9
38
78
2,470
I really hate to say this.
While repaving the existing Main Street in Geraldton is arguably needed, it would be a stretch to call it a significant infrastructure advancement or frame it as though it was a road to the proposed Ring of Fire. northernontariobusiness.com/…
1
2
175
Integrity commissioner finds Dryden Coun. Ritch Noel making false statements about staff and calling a constituent outside to fight does not violate the code of conduct.
Yeah, this all seems totally normal.
1
278
May 31
Families of missing persons found dead in Thunder Bay call for a permanent search & rescue team.
ricochet.media/indigenous/in…
This, as Thunder Bay police chief trades barbs with First Nations leaders over police actions & attitudes toward searchers.
ricochet.media/indigenous/fi…
6
42
56
1,800
Jon Thompson retweeted
May 30
Indigenous families call for permanent search team in Thunder Bay.
Frustrations boil over between police chief, First Nations leaders following discovery of four bodies in two weeks.
ricochet.media/indigenous/in…
9
9
456
May 30
Thunder Bay police & First Nations leaders are trading barbs over the treatment of grassroots searchers as 4 missing persons were discovered dead over the last 2 weeks.
ricochet.media/indigenous/fi…
Some families are calling for permanent search & rescue op.
ricochet.media/indigenous/in…
17
22
1,024