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Thunder Bay Police Assoc Express concerns over public Safety
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 30, 2009 - The Thunder Bay Police Association would like  to comment on your recent article quoting that Thunder Bay Crime Statistics are down. Our Association could not disagree more.
It is a well known fact that Thunder Bay Police have investigated six (6) homicides so far this year. The number of homicides would be higher if not for the skills of our E.M.S., doctors and medical staff at the hospital. Add to that horrific statistic, the number of vicious beatings, stabbings and domestic assaults that have occurred thus far, again will rank Thunder Bay as one of the most violent cities in Canada. That distinction is one that the Thunder Bay Police Association cannot argue. That is one distinction that this city is used to, but should not be used to. These types of crimes are extremely labour intensive and remove officers off the road for lengthy periods of time. A Domestic Assault investigation consumes most of an officer’s shift, thus one less set of boots on the ground. Recently there has been an epidemic with respect to property crime, i.e.: thefts from automobiles.  read more....>
Nine in Ten (86%) Residents ‘Satisfied’ with City Services
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 29, 2009 – Thunder Bay residents expressed high satisfaction with their municipal government services, according to the results of the 2009 Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted by Ipsos Reid Public Affairs in late June. Results presented at tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting indicated that nine in 10 (86%) of residents are ‘satisfied’ with the overall level and quality of services provided by the City.  read more...>
Ontario Seeks $50 Billion In Tobacco-Related Health Care Costs
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 29, 2009 - Ontario filed a $50 billion lawsuit today against a group of tobacco companies seeking damages for past and ongoing health care costs linked to tobacco-related illness.
The Tobacco Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act, 2009, passed unanimously by the Legislature earlier this year, clarified the rights of the parties involved, and also set the framework for a lawsuit like this. read more...>
Road Work Ahead
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 28, 2009 – Road construction projects can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. Watch for signage and please drive with extra care in construction zones. read more...>
Rossport Wilson Island Archipelago Protected
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, ROSSPORT, ONTARIO, ------- September 27, 2009 ----- The  Wilson Islands, eight-island archipelago just off Rossport Ontario near Nipigon Bay, Lake Superior have been purchased from private owners and will become a Canadian federal natural area under the joint deal backed by the Nature Conservancy, government of Canada and government of Ontario.
Wilson Island group is a cluster of eight islands. Wilson is by far the largest island, and has north-facing cliffs on water and land, canyons, raised basalt beaches and an unexplored interior. These qualities provide suitable habitat for peregrine falcons and bald eagles. The cool marine climate supports a number of arctic-alpine species and vegetation communities particular to this region. Wilson Island's coves, coldwater beaches and rare coastal wetlands provide essential habitat for lake trout and whitefish. read more......>
Aboriginal Role models spread the word about cancer prevention
THUNDER BAY, ON ----- September 26, 2009 ----- Mae Katt, a Nurse Practitioner with  NorWest Community Health Centres, is passionate about cancer prevention and screening.
“My message to patients and everyone in our community is this: You have the most important role when it comes to your own health. Eat healthy foods, live a healthy, active lifestyle, and make annual appointments for cancer screening through your doctor or nurse. A simple test could save your life.” Mae says. read more.....>
Closing of Rural Post Offices
THUNDER BAY, ON --- September 25, 2009 ---- Across our region and the country,  problems with Canada Post are growing. We have two problems: threatened rural service, and urban service that is undermined by Canada Post itself. said Bruce Hyer, MPP, Thunder Bay Superior North,
Rural post offices are absolutely vital to the identity and economic stability of small communities across Canada. They provide an essential service. While there has been a “moratorium” on rural post office closure for some years, that doesn’t include places where a Postmaster retires, and Canada Post doesn’t find a replacement. If a local business has a franchised outlet, the outlet is lost if the business closes. The end result is the same. read more.....>
HST Tax Hike to Hurt Small Businesses Most
OTTAWA, ON - September 25, 2009 – New Democrat Small Business & Tourism Critic Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay – Superior North) cautions that the HST will cost small businesses in Ontario and British Columbia more than they were originally led to believe. The HST will combine the GST with the provincial sales tax on Canada Day, 2010, resulting in a new 13% tax in Ontario. read more...>
Sensitive information given to polling firm
THUNDER BAY, ON ---- September 24, 2008 --- Earlier this week, the  (O.F.A.H.), along with the Canadian Shooting Sports Association (C.S.S.A.) and other organizations representing firearms owners across Canada, became aware of an apparent breach of confidentiality involving information contained in the firearms registration system. This breach strongly justifies earlier calls to scrap the system, as proposed in Bill C-391, currently before the House of Commons. read more.....>
Be a Deer -- Volunteer for Operation Red Nose
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 24, 2009 – Are you willing to be a "Deer" this holiday  season? Operation Red Nose is coming to Thunder Bay this year. St. Johns Ambulance and the group's volunteers will be heading up the inaugural season for this really neat service. Right now the call for volunteers is starting to go out for drivers and navigators. read more...>
Makes Case for a Federal Election
THUNDER BAY, ON ----- September. 24, 2009 -----  Local author Thomas Joseph examined those events – the economic crisis, political crisis, constitutional crisis, and, national unity crisis – and found the behavior of Stephen Harper sorely wanting. In his new book, 8 Days of Crisis on the Hill; Political Blip…or Stephen Harper’s Revolution Derailed?, the case is made for why Harper and his Conservative Party are a threat to the country. read more.....>
COUNTDOWN TO 2010 THUNDER BAY MARATHON - MILES WITH THE GIANT BEGINS
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 23, 2009– Miles with the Giant race
weekend began in earnest today with the launch of the offi cial website at www.thunderbaymarathon.com. read more...>
Only Positives through new Power Opportunities
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 23, 2009 - It didn’t take long did it? One day after the province announces that finally the north will be able to use power generation as an economical tool, all the negative people come out from under their respective rocks, and tell all who will listen that this is not a good thing. Shoot first and then listen? read more...>
RFDA’S FIRST ANNUAL “The Art of Giving” FUNDRAISER
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 21, 2009 - The Regional Food Distribution  Association (RFDA) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 through a collaboration of food banks and community members. There are 253,046 people living in Northwestern Ontario which accounts for 2% of the population of Ontario on 52% of Ontario’s land mass. Every month our food banks will provide hampers to over 5,000 people and meals to over 17,000. The need for food assistance continues to grow, particularly during these difficult financial times. In 2008 we provided $506.000 of food to city and regional food banks. Food bank use in Thunder Bay over the past year has increased by 46% with 40 % of food bank users being children. Twenty-one per cent of food bank recipients have a disability, while 10% of the recipients are on a fixed income and a large number of working people have to ask for help. read more...>
Chill U17 Reserves Make History
THUNDER BAY, ON ---- September 20, 2009 ----- The Thunder  Bay Chill U17 Male Reserves have made Thunder Bay Soccer history Sunday, as they become the first team from this region to ever win the Ontario Cup Outdoor Championships.
On Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. the Reserves faced off against Simcoe FC at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan, Ontario. In what was a fast paced affair, Simcoe FC jumped off the starting line in dramatic fashion scoring a goal in the 8th minute, courtesy of J. Ambrosini. After several offensive chances, Gavin
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Clean Up from Wind Storm Continues
THUNDER BAY, ON – September 29, 2009 - Thunder Bay Hydro crews continue to work at full capacity to restore power after a wind storm that took place on Monday through the early hours of Tuesday morning. Currently about 800 customers remain without power. read more...>
HST Hurts Children's sports
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, ---- September 29, 2009 -------- According to Lisa MacLeod,  MPP, Nepean-Carleton, Critic, Revenue and Government Accountability, There is a new tax which will make it more expensive for families to afford sports like hockey, figure skating, baseball and soccer.
Recreational facility rental fees at ice rinks, baseball diamonds and soccer fields will increase by 8% when the HST or the 'Dalton Sales Tax' (DST) comes into effect next summer. read more.....>
Serpent River FN asserts Treaty Right by setting nets in Elliot Lake
SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ONTARIO – September 29, 2009 - Serpent River First Nation will be asserting its Treaty Right to fish in lakes within the Municipality of Elliot Lake.
Nets will be set this Thursday, Oct. 1 to generate greater awareness about Serpent River’s harvesting rights under the terms of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. read more...>
Fraudulent Sales Calls Made to Thunder Bay Hydro Customers
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 29, 2009 - Thunder Bay Hydro has received information from concerned customers regarding phone calls from a company claiming to offer a device that could save them up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills. In some circumstances, the caller indicates that the device has been approved by Thunder Bay Hydro. The fraudulent
callers have been asking for credit card numbers. read more...>
TBay Research Institute $700,000 grant
THUNDER BAY, ON, ---- September 25, 2009 ---- – The ultimate goal of molecular  imaging scientists working in cancer research is to find and treat tumours that are less than one millimeter in size. The sooner cancer is detected, the greater the chances are of curing it.
Two scientists with the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI) recently received a $700,000 grant from the Ontario Research Fund for Research Excellence that will help them in their quest to meet the one-millimeter challenge. read more.....>
New Manufacturer Brings Jobs to Northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 25, 2009 - A new wood product mill opening in Thunder Bay will create about 75 jobs and strengthen the local economy.
New Canadian company Global Sticks Inc. will build a state-of-the-art factory to manufacture Ontario wood and create sticks used for ice cream bars, popsicles, corn dogs, paint paddles and tongue depressors. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2009, and be completed by January 2010. This will also create additional economic spin off benefits including 15-20 construction jobs. read more...>
Due to tremendous popular demand!
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 24, 2009 - Magnus Theatre is excited to announce that HANK WILLIAMS: THE SHOW HE NEVER GAVE by Maynard Collins, has been extended to Saturday October 3, 2009. “Hank Williams is a phenomenal success for Magnus! Many of the 20 performances, during the initial two and a half week run, are sold out. To accomodate the scores of people who would still love the opportunity to see a performance, we have decided to hold the show over for one additional week.” says Artistic Director Mario Crudo. read more...>
Treaty 9 First Nations Seek New Business Opportunities
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 23, 2009 - Treaty 9 First Nations in Northern Ontario will seek more business investors and support more local entrepreneurs with the support of a special initiatives advisor.
The advisor will be hired through the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund initiative to help First Nation communities develop and launch local businesses – particularly in energy, forestry, mining and other resource sectors. read more...>
DR. JANE GOODALL TO PRESENT PUBLIC LECTURE TONIGHT
SUDBURY, ON – September 23, 2009 - Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, is in Sudbury today to present a public lecture. The world-famous primatologist, environmentalist and humanitarian will also take part in a question and answer session with the audience, as well as sign copies of her books for those in attendance. read more...>
Humanity House that Radio Built
Thunder Bay, ON. ----- September 22, 2009 –-- A local Thunder Bay family has something new to  dance about today. With shovels in hand, Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay in partnership with Newcap Radio and Dougall Media, celebrated the ground breaking for the not-for-profit’s 19th local home build. Sponsored collaboratively by Thunder Bay’s local radio stations, the 19th home build is being named, The House that Radio Built.
Familiar radio personalities were on-site to help commemorate the event, including announcers from Magic 99.9, CKPR 91.5, Rock 94, The Giant, and The Thunder. However, it isn’t just the local radio stations that deserve all the praise. The house is also courtesy of all the local people who supported this past year’s Family Day Lottery. read more.....>
Tourism Thunder Bay Marketing Awards
Vancouver, British Columbia ---- September 21, 2009. ----- Tourism Thunder Bay pleased  to announce that it is the recipient of two Canada Marketing Awards presented at the 2009Tourism Thunder Bay Marketing Awards annual conference being held in Vancouver British Columbia on September 20th.
The awards recognise innovation in community marketing through Thunder Bay’s creative use of marketing tools to build awareness of the community, drive traffic to the city’s tourism website and engage partners using cost effective and unique methods read more.....>
Lodge Owner Fined $7,000 for Hunting Deer Out-of-Season and Lying to Conservation Officer
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 21, 2009 - A Nestor Falls lodge owner and guide must pay $7,000 for offences related to illegal deer hunting.
Dean Roy, an owner and operator of Meline’s Lodge and Guide Service, pleaded guilty under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and was fined a total of $6,000 for two counts of unlawfully hunting deer during closed season and $1,000 for making a false statement to a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer. read more...>
St. Paul’s Organ recital
Come hear Bert Rowson, Susan Marrier and Connor Curran play one of the city’s finest Casavant pipe organs. Kevin MacCleod will play a flute sonata by Marcello. Other composers on the one hour program will be J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, and some late French music by composers such as Langlais. Admission is by donation, and cheques made out to the church for amounts greater than $10.00 will be tax receiptable. Proceeds from this recital will be used to put the church’s Steinway piano into recital condition. read more......>
Allan MacTavish Reviews Magma Metals
THUNDER BAY, ON --- September 19, 2009 ----- Allan MacTavish, Exploration Manager  for the Canadian operations of Magma Metals is excited about this property. They have discovered a huge volcanic intrusion in the surrounding Archean rocks. This intrusion is made up of a black peridotite rock is a known host for platinum group metals (PGM’s). In addition massive sulfides of base metals have been associated with this type of intrusion. Geologically this deposit is similar to the Noril’sk – Talnakh deposits in Russia. That deposit is home tone of the largest nickel PNG producers in the world. There is a great deal more potential for large discoveries on the company’s claims at “Thunder Bay North”.. read more.....>
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