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Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest fire hazard high to extreme
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 20, 2008 --Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters made history today when they were requested to take action on a small fire on the U.S. side of the international border. A FireRanger crew on patrol on Rainy Lake discovered a fire on a small island on the American side of the lake. A Sherriff, who was also on patrol on the lake, requested that the Ontario fire crew assist with the suppression of the fire. American authorities and Canada Customs were notified, and the Ontario fire fighters were cleared to take action on the small 0.1 hectare fire. The fire was eventually turned over to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources allowing the FireRangers to continue their patrol.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Heerschap, Bear Canine Services Unit
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 20, 2008 - Andy Heerschap and his partner, Bear, are one of three new teams in the Canine Services Unit of the ministry. Heerschap and Bear are located in Thunder Bay while the other two new teams are located in North Bay and Bancroft. Three other teams are already working out of Dryden, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Pregnant Women Needed LU Psychology Study
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 21, 2008 - The Department of Psychology at Lakehead University is recruiting participants for a Psychology research project that examines how social and biological factors combine to affect mood change in the postpartum period. The researchers would like to hear from women who are over the age of 18 and are in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Maple Leaf Product Recall
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 21, 2008 - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are voluntarily expanding a recall of certain ready-to-eat packaged meat products and are warning people not to serve or consume the products as they may contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Council Appoints City Manager
THUNDER BAY,ON - August 19, 2008, Thunder Bay Council has apponted Tim Commisso as City Manager formally the CAO position. Darrell Matson, general manager of transportation and works for the city, has filled the role on an interim basis since last March when Robert Petrie accept the position of CAO for the Town of Whitby, Ontario. Commisso was manager of budgets and planning in Thunder Bay before he went to Burlington in 1988. Tim Commisso begins his new position of City Manager on Sept. 29.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Quick Strike Air Attack Training Exercise
THUNDER BAY, ON, - August 19, 2008 - Ontario and Wisconsin engage in quick-strike training exercise Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact proven as an effective partnership The Aviation and Forest Fire Management program conducted a successful bi-lateral training exercise today to test and evaluate quick-strike dispatch procedures for air attack across the international border between Ontario and the State of Wisconsin.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Night vision goggle training conducted in Dryden District
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 18, 2008 - Reaction from the fire personnel training in the use of the night vision goggles on board an MNR helicopter is positive, noting that it is very easy to spot a fire amidst other sources of light because it has a bright, flickering characteristic.

Lake Superior News Feeds - 'Green Shift' Impact Analysis For Ontario Power Plants
THUNDER BAY, TORONTO, ON, - August 18, 2008 - The CTF research reveals that in the fourth year power costs will have grown by $1.5 billion per year for 111 power plants in Ontario alone. Meanwhile, Mr. Dion's carbon tax plan offers a 1% corporate and small business tax reduction by the end of four years, amounting to tax cuts of around $811 million to be applied to all Ontario businesses.

Lake Superior News Feeds - COAL TOPS PORT TONNAGE TOTALS
Duluth, Minn., U.S.A. – August 17, 2008 - Higher Great Lakes water levels, continued strong coal shipments and a windfall of wind turbine traffic all contributed to strong tonnage totals through July, yet Duluth-Superior’s maritime commerce is lagging slightly behind last year’s record-setting pace, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority reported today.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Multiple fire starts occurring in West Fire Region
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 15, 2008 - By day's end August 13, three new fires had been reported in the West Fire Region in Thunder Bay District, Fort Frances District and Red Lake District. By the evening of August 14, three more fires had been reported in the districts of Kenora, Fort Frances and Thunder Bay. While some of these have already been declared out, there remain a total of eight active fires in the region. They are a mix of human and lightning-caused fires.

Lake Superior News Feeds - One new fire in the West Fire Region
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 14, 2008 - There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region August 13, Thunder Bay Fire Number 20. It was a 0.1 hectare human-caused fire located about 150 kilometres west of Thunder Bay, east of Quetico Provincial Park. It was reported by members of the public and extinguished by an Ontario FireRanger crew. An investigation is being conducted on this fire.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Charlie Angus Calls on Mayors to Fight over Fuel Price Disparity
THUNDER BAY, ON — August 12, 2008 - On any given day, northerners pay anywhere from 10 to 20 cents more per litre than consumers in Southern Ontario. In Thunder Bay, gas is 132.1per litre, east to Nipigon it was as high as 137.8, while in Sioux Lookout is was 141.8 Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus has challenged Industry Minister Jim Prentice to get serious about the issue of regional gas pricing.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Pipe Plant for Thunder Bay ?
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 11, 2008 - Essar Global Ltd. a multinational corporation now appears to be favouring Thunder Bay to build a new pipe plant as reported in the Soo Star in Sault Ste Marie, on Friday. This potential investment in Thunder Bay would provide a strong economic boost to the economy, and help diversify our economy.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Alien Species on the Loose!
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 10, 2008 - It has been called the purple killer. A menace to wetland ecosystems the invasion of purple continues to advance. Introduced to north America by settlers, who planted these flowers in their gardens, the plant has quickly established itself and become a scourge of many wetland habitats.

Lake Superior News Feeds - 1.2 million pounds Beef Recall
THUNDER BAY ON. - Aug 9, 2008 - 31 cases in 12 states and Canada have been identified in the investigation. Approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated. Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Window Light Photo Gallery
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 9, 2008 - Local photographer Susan Dykstra has opened up a permanent showcase for her works. The Window Light Photo Gallery is located at 581 Boundary Drive. A steady flow of friends, colleagues and hopefully customers visited the photo gallery on its gala opening Saturday August 9th. The gallery says a lot about Susan, her art, and her lifestyle.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 08, 2008 - Several days of clear, warm weather forecast for the coming days will result in a rise in the forest fire hazard across the West Fire Region from the moderate to high range by Sunday.

Lake Superior News Feeds - RED LAKE STUDENTS HELP MNR WITH SNOWSHOE HARE SURVEY
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 07,2008 - For the second year in a row, Red Lake High School biology students assisted the Ministry of Natural Resources in a snowshoe hare population survey in the Red Lake area. From June 24 to June 30, students in Darrin Bausch’s biology class collected hare pellets from sample plots that were established last year. The number of pellets collected indicates the number of hares in the area. Since lynx prey upon hares, the population of hares will also indicate the population of lynx.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Two Hour Free Parking will increase activity in City Cores
THUNDER BAY ON. - August 7, 2008 - For almost 20 years, city councils have thrown money, in one form or another, at the downtown cores. For the most part, previous councils have not received the results they wanted. If previous efforts had achieved success, this Council would not still be talking about the revitalization of the cores.

Lake Superior News Feeds - New fire reported in the Fort Frances district
THUNDER BAY, ON. - Aug 5, 2008 - FireRangers from the Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters and a water bomber and bird dog aircraft, out of Dryden, responded to a new fire in the Fort Frances district in the early evening on Tuesday.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Ontario Nature launches new Green Gift Program
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 6, 2008 - Allows individuals to purchase a mapped piece of forest and dedicate it to concerned individuals in perpetuity (Toronto, Ontario, August 6, 2008) Ontario Nature is teaming with Trees In Trust, a web-based environmental fundraising organization, to encourage people to invest in the future of our native forests. A new online donation system allows donors to buy a piece of the forest as a gift, memorial or carbon offset.

Lake Superior News Feeds - BEARS IN NIPIGON, TERRACE BAY AND GREENSTONE AREAS
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 5, 2008 - The Ministry of Natural Resources is asking residents to take the necessary steps to prevent bear problems in their neighborhoods. There have been several bear sightings recently on the fringe of settlement areas in the Nipigon, Terrace Bay and Greenstone areas. Bears are looking for any food sources including garbage.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Thunder Bay Asks for OMB Rescheduling
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 5, 2008 – The City of Thunder Bay has written to the Ontario Municipal Board asking that the pre-hearing conference concerning appeals related to the City’s waterfront development be rescheduled to November 2008 from September 2008

Lake Superior News Feeds - Not Call List Comes into affect September 30th
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 4, 2008 -- Canada's national do-not-call registry (DNC) will be operational by September 30th to relief of Canadians tired of unwanted telemarketing calls. In Canada you can visit http://ioptout.ca/ to try to put a stop to those unwanted calls, IOptOut allows Canadians to create and manage a personal do-not-call list that begins where do-not-call legislation ends. Once you register, you'll be able to view a categorized list where you can opt-out of further contact from exempt organizations. To do this we send an email notification to each organization on your behalf requesting that your name, email address and phone number(s) be removed from their active marketing lists.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Rainbow Falls Stay-cation
THUNDER BAY, ON. - August 4, 2008 -- For 53 summers our family has made their summer home on the shores of Whitesand Lake. Over time there have been many changes. The Rainbow Falls Ontario Provincial Park has been strangely silent this year. In checking with the gate attendant, she mentioned that the occupancy is barely half of what it was last year. Perhaps high gas prices factor into this, so does all the rain we have had this year. Due to the rain, the national black-fly team has set up shop in the park. Then there is the Christina Calyca disappearance, and the occasional bear or two. These are the excuses for people not to come visit. Local people know a jewel in the rough when they see it, and they are including the park in their summer plans

Lake Superior News Feeds - Toronto Star Now on Lake Superior News
Thunder Bay, ON - August 4, 2008 - Lake Superior News tries to provide you with Thunder Bay and Lake Superior Regional news that you want to read. Starting today, we have add The Toronto Star news headlines to help you keep up todate on what is happying across the Province and the World

Lake Superior News Feeds - Grand Marais's Fisherman's Picnic
GRAND MARAIS, MN - August 2, 2008 - Saturday was the fourth day of the the Grand Marais Lions Club Fisherman's Picnic. In the past 55 years the Grand Marais Lions have helped raise over 1.3 million dollars in donations for programs in Cook County as well as other groups and organizations around the world.

Lake Superior News Feeds - MNR Responding to reported Fire Quetico Park
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 1, 2008 - A Fort Frances Fire Ranger crew was responding to a fire report in the Quetico Park area in the evening August 01.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Rainbow Falls Bass Blast
THUNDER BAY, ON - August 1, 2008 - A group of 50 children spent a fun and fact-filled day learning all about fishing from Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation Officers and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police Officers at the ‘Rainbow Falls Bass Blast’ held at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park on July 27, 2008.

Lake Superior News Feeds - NOSTA at Grand Marais Fishermen's Picnic
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 31, 2008 - NOSTA staff arrived this Thursday morning, and have set up a huge white tent in downtown Grand Marais. We are busy promoting our region to the 10,000+ visitors expected to attend, during this four day festival.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Lake Superior Water Levels
THUNDER BAY, August 1, 2008 - Lake Level Conditions: All of the Great Lakes were higher than they were at this time last year. Lake Superior is 17 inches above last year's level

Lake Superior News Feeds - FINED $7,500 FOR CARELESS HUNTING
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 30, 2008 - Ministry Solves Case with Help from Public Four Vermont men have been fined $7,500 after being convicted of a variety of deer hunting violations which took place north of Kenora. Jess Herring, 35, of Worcester, and Brad Herring, 31, of Barre, have been fined $1,500 and $1,000, respectively, for careless hunting and will be required to successfully complete a hunter’s education course before being allowed to hunt in Ontario again. They were also fined $500 for allowing flesh of a game animal to become unsuitable for human consumption.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Mauro annouces over 2M in floor relief
THUNDER BAY, ON - JULY 29, 2008 - MPP Bill Mauro announces over 2 million dollars for Flood-ravaged areas of Northwestern Ontario will benefit from significant financial assistance under the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) MPP Bill Mauro

Lake Superior News Feeds - Cuil New Search Engine Launched.
THUNDER BAY - July 28, 2008 - There is a little bit of the Irish in all of us. and today Cuil was launched to compete with Google. Cuil is an old Irish word for knowledge. For knowledge, ask Cuil. Anna Patterson's last Internet search engine was so impressive that it was purchased by Google Inc. in 2004 to upgrade its own system.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Water Bomber Training - MNR
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 28, 2008 - ne new fire was reported in the West Fire Region on Monday. Thunder Bay fire #14 was reported late in the afternoon and FireRangers from the Thunder Bay Fire Management Headquarters responded. The fire, located east of the city, grew to 0.1 hectares in size. The fire hazard is currently low to moderate across the West Fire Region.

Lake Superior News Feeds - NOSTA Awards Website Contract
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 29, 2008 - The North of Superior Tourism Association (NOSTA) has selected an experienced Thunder Bay based website partnership to upgrade its current website www.northofsuperior.org

Lake Superior News Feeds - Moderate Fire Hazard
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 27, 2008 - The fire hazard is moderate to low across most of the West Fire Region except for the southern portions of the Thunder Bay District which remains in a drying trend with lightning activity that could spark new fires .

Lake Superior News Feeds - PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, July 26, 2008 – "A haunted spirit shrouds this vast and wild park - a spirit of wilderness that frightens and fascinates men. Alive in the woodland caribou, in the eerie cry of the loon, and in the phantom dance of the northern lights, it is this 'spirit of wilderness' that man must come to know, feel, cherish, and protect." Is how a Park Visitor describes Pukaskaw National Park.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Special West Fire Region advisory - smoke haze drifting into region from western Canada
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 26, 2008 – Fire managers across the West Fire Region, particularly in the Fort Frances, Kenora, Red Lake, Dryden and Sioux Lookout Districts, are reporting numerous calls to their fire offices and on the regional forest fire reporting number as a result of a smoke haze that has drifted into the region from the western provinces. The haze is from large fires in northern Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. We are now offering daily fire maps from the MNR

Lake Superior News Feeds - Group of Seven recognized as Canadian icon
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25, 2008 - The final results won't be known until October, but the Dominion Institute closed off a survey of Canadians last week, asking all of us: "What 101 things best defines Canada?" The top 10 items on the list, a couple of days before it closed off, were: aboriginal Canadians, Canada eh, strong and free, the canoe, the Snowbirds, the Group of Seven, Canadian comedians, Anne of Green Gables, Stompin Tom Connors and CBC radio. I hope local tourism officials notice that the Group of Seven is on the list. Very few people outside the Sault know that this group painted its way to fame via boxcars up the ACR in 1918. One of those boxcars is rotting in a former mini-golf site in this city. Meanwhile one of the best-known Group of Seven collections hangs in the McMichael Gallery at Kleinburg, just northwest of Toronto. Thousands of Canadians have visited there and many think the Group began there. Both the Sault and the province of Ontario have been slow to promote this iconic group of painters that best portray this "naturally gifted" area. But CAPT (train people) have taken the lead by celebrating the Group's 90th anniversary. read more...>

Lake Superior News Feeds - Celebrity Hockey Players Join Golfers in Fight Against Cancer
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25, 2008 - Northwestern Ontario’s hockey celebrities left their usual gear behind in favour of golf shoes and clubs. 30 homegrown hockey stars participated in the Freedom 55 Financial Thunder Bay Hockey Celebrity Golf Classic in support of cancer care in our region. Funds raised support the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.

Lake Superior News Feeds - NDP Leadership: Accountability Starts at Home
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 24, 2008 - Ontario NDP supporters have a right to know who is funding each candidate's leadership campaign prior to casting a ballot for them at their upcoming leadership convention. Current rules and guidelines from Elections Ontario don't guarantee that will occur, but it should. Given this failing, candidates themselves should step up and publicly disclose the information early enough for voters to properly consider the information. Transparency breeds accountability, as the NDP often argues.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 23, 2008 – The forest fire hazard is currently moderate to high across Northwestern Ontario. The forest fire hazard is rising quickly as a result of the dry sunny weather we have had over the last few days. The far north of the region, through northern Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Nipigon districts, has had a few more days of drying than areas in the south, as a result the hazard in these areas is now high.

Lake Superior News Feeds - NOSTA HOSTING AT GRAND MARAIS FISHERMAN’S PICNIC
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 23, 2008 - The North of Superior Tourism Association will be staffing a tourism information booth at the annual Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais, Minnesota July 31 to Aug 3, 2008. This opportunity will allow NOSTA staff to interact face-to-face with the more than 10,000 (mainly U.S.) visitors expected to attend. The 20ft. white tent will be decorated with a red and white Canadian theme, and will feature table top displays, discount coupons from businesses in the North of Superior region, NOSTA and City brochures, contests, giveaways, maple leaf tattoos for the kids, and more!

Lake Superior News Feeds - Recalls by Electra Bicycle, It's MY Binky, Lithonia Lighting
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 23, 2008 - 1. Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard 2. It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard 3. Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders

Lake Superior News Feeds - Wawa Salmon Derby
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 23, 2008 - When Brad Buck hatched the idea for a salmon fishing derby 26 years ago, he certainly wasn’t thinking that this event would become a world class classic. The Wawa Salmon Derby, organized for the second last weekend in August, attracts fishermen and families from across Canada and the United States. It has been designated a community festival.

Lake Superior News Feeds - STRONG Executive meets MNR Donna Cansfield
THUNDER BAY, SUDBURY, ON - July 22, 2008 - Al Simard indicated his appreciation to the Minister for taking the time in her busy schedule to discuss these issues with STRONG and her willingness to work with the people of Northern Ontario. "It's definitely a step in the right direction," said Simard, adding that it is vitally important that the Minister continue to discuss these issues which are so critical in the survival of Northern communities read more....>

Lake Superior News Feeds - JOE COMUZZI CELEBRATES LAKE SUPERIOR DAY AND THE NEW LAKE SUPERIOR NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 20, 2008 - RED ROCK – The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, today celebrated Lake Superior Day, as well as the recent creation of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA). Mr. Comuzzi also brought greetings on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister John Baird. Lake Superior Day’s festivities included family activities, entertainment and displays and also featured a presentation of the IMAX production Mysteries of the Great Lakes, which received $500,000 from the Government of Canada to support its production.

Lake Superior News Feeds - LOCAL AUTHOR WRITES A CHILDREN’S BOOK ABOUT PIRATES IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 21, 2008 - Pirates in Northwestern Ontario? Thunder Bay author Michael Setala’s first children’s book, Pirates of Nirado River (for ages 7-12) has just been released by River Rocks Publishing. A Thunder Bay adventure set in the forests of Northwestern Ontario, it is a book that almost didn’t happen. The author grew up on the family farm in Kaministiquia with his parents, Hilja and Leonard Setala, and five sisters and five brothers. He started writing children’s books when he was just 13-years old as a way to entertain himself out on the farm.

Lake Superior News Feeds - A Gallery for Bay Street
THUNDER BAY, ON. - July 22, 2008 - Its tough earning a living as a musician or artisan, and its tough being in business, so when you add these two elements together life becomes really tough. So why do people do this?

Lake Superior News Feeds - A Good Night’s Sleep at Thunder Bay KOA
THUNDER BAY, ON. - July 19, 2008 - Physicians could be prescribing a natural medication for stress relief. It’s called “camping”. If you’re thinking tents, mosquitoes and burnt wieners, let me introduce you to a remarkable alternative that would satisfy the most urban hotel aficionados. In fact, I would recommend that some motel franchises could learn from the high standards set by their wilderness counterparts.

Lake Superior News Feeds - A Day in the Park Dragon Boat
THUNDER BAY, ON. -, July 19, 2008 - I often wonder what Thunder Bay would be like without our parks, all of them. They are so easy to take for granted, but so essential for quality of life. We have small neighbourhood parks such as Waverly Park, or Vickers Park, or Hillcrest Park. They all give us a chance to take some time out for personal reflection, so we return feeling refreshed for having spent some time there. Then there are the larger parks, Chippewa, Boulevard, and Marina Park where we can exercise, get some fresh air, or even participate in something like the Dragon boat festival.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Bottoms Up! What's in your glass?
THUNDER BAY, ON July 17, 2008 - Cheers! It's time to regulate the drugs in that glass (or bottle) of water This spring, the Associated Press reported that trace amounts of drugs had been found in drinking water in American cities.

Lake Superior News Feeds - COMMERCIAL FISHING OFFENCES LEAD TO $8,000 IN FINES AND A TEN-YEAR BAN
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 16, 2008 - Two Thunder Bay men have been fined $8,000 for commercial fishing offences, with one man receiving a ten-year ban from participating in the commercial fishing industry. Daniel Sameluk, 34, pleaded guilty to two over-quota charges and was fined $4,000. Jarvis Sameluk, 64, was convicted in court of two over-quota charges and was fined $4,000. He also received a ban from any involvement in the commercial fishing industry for the next 10 years. The commercial fishing ban was imposed as a result of a range of convictions over more than 25 years.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Women at the Helm – Irene Prezio “Race for Hope” sails to new heights
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 16, 2008 - Anchors aweigh! Helmswomen and their (motley) crews are preparing for Thunder Bay’s favourite nautical event: Women at the Helm – Irene Prezio “Race for Hope”. Women at the Helm – Irene Prezio “Race for Hope” features women-helmed power and sail boats in spinnaker and non-spinnaker races. The first race sets sail from the Thunder Bay Yacht Club at the Marina at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 23, 2008.

Lake Superior News Feeds - MAJORITY OF ANGLERS OBEYING THE RULES IN SIOUX LOOKOUT AREA
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 16, 2008 - Ninety-five percent of anglers checked by Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario Provincial Police officers in an enforcement blitz in the Sioux Lookout area were found to be obeying the rules. On July 3 and 4, 2008, five Sioux Lookout District conservation officers and an OPP constable checked 274 non-resident and 77 resident anglers on the water and at tourist camps. The officers used two enforcement boats on Abram, Pelican, Minnitaki and Botsford lakes and a high-visibility enforcement truck at the tourist camps.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Ivanka – The Best of;
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 14th, 2008 - It used to be next to impossible for a professional arts group to sell out a summer performance here in the city. Perhaps high fuel costs are keeping more people at home this summer, and they are discovering that there are lots of things to do in Thunder Bay. I have seen several Ivanka shows, so I am not an Ivanka virgin as Jo-Ann Waytowich describes first time viewers of her productions. As I was in 4th year music at the same time Jo-Ann Waytowich was penning her first “Musical”, “I can sing (can’t I)", I have been privileged to witness her career develop from that time.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Teddy Bear's Picnic a Success
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 15, 2008 - Vicker's Park at the corner of Arthur Street & Selkirk Avenue was full of children and their Teddy Bears Tuesday, taking part in the 25th Annual Teddy Bear's Picnic. There was a "Boo-Boo Bear Station will come to the rescue" to make teddies as good as new with a needle and thread!

Lake Superior News Feeds - A Good Night’s Sleep at Quebec Lodge
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 15, 2008 - With the consummate gestures of a seasoned fisherman, Rivard explains that his recent acquisition of the Quebec Lodge, in Red Rock Ontario, is even better than breaking the standing record for speckled trout caught in the Nipigon River a hundred years ago.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Scott Brison (MP King-Hants Liberal) is visiting Thunder Bay and Schreiber
THUNDER BAY,ON - July 14,2008 - The Hon. Scott Brison (MP King-Hants Liberal) is visiting Thunder Bay and Schreiber on July 15 and 16th. He will be speaking to residents about the Green Shift policy. There have been many inaccurate reports on how the program will impact Canadians. The Hon. Scott Brison and Candidate Don McArthur will endeavour to explain the policy and answer questions directly.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CONSERVATION OFFICERS TAKE RED LAKE GRADE FIVE STUDENTS FISHING
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 14, 2008 - Eight grade five students from the Golden Learning Centre were treated to a day of fishing by three Ministry of Natural Resources Red Lake District conservation officers. The threat of rain and the chill of the unseasonable cold temperatures on June 14 could not remove the smiles from the faces of the students as they stood on the docks at Forestry Point in Red Lake waiting to spend the day fishing with Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Service Canada Centre for Youth in Thunder Bay celebrates Humble Beginnings of local Community Membe
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 14, 2008 - THUNDER BAY, Ontario—The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, today joined the Thunder Bay Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) Humble Beginnings Wall of Fame by sharing the story of his first work experience. The Humble Beginnings Wall of Fame celebrates the first work experiences of many prominent local individuals and helps inspire local youth.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 14, 2008 – FireRangers assist with clearing blow down from park Four active fires in the West Fire Region Recent wind events in the region have resulted in downed trees blown over, or made unstable by windy conditions. FireRanger crews in Thunder Bay and Dryden Districts are helping local provincial parks with clearing of downed and hazardous trees. High winds July 13 slowed progress of crews assisting in the clean up. Crews in other parts of the region continue with ongoing training and other assigned duties.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Electronics Tax Will Electrocutes Ontario Wallets
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 10, 2008 - TORONTO: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today expressed disappointment over the announcement of a new electronics tax to take effect in Ontario. CTF Ontario Director, Kevin Gaudet, said, "this new tax will be a shock to the wallets of unsuspecting consumers when prices go up next Spring."

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 11, 2008 – Small island fire on Lake of the Woods being monitored Ontario Firefighting personnel return from Alberta Kenora District Fire Number 22, located about 25 kilometers south of Kenora is a 0.1 hectare fire being monitored on a small island inside the Lake of the Woods Conservation Reserve. Under the Forest Fire Management Strategy for Ontario, and the Lake of the Woods Fire Response Plan, fires in certain areas may be monitored rather than receive full suppression to allow for the natural disturbance of fire for the restoration and maintenance of ecological health and integrity. A Fire Assessment Report (FAR) conducted on Kenora Fire Number 22 confirmed it as a good candidate for monitoring.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Recalls by Parragon Books, Action Products International, American Honda Motor Corp. and F.A.F. Inc.
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 11, 2008 1. Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 2. Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International     Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 3. Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard 4. Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Thunder Bay hosts 1st annual Darryl "Penasi" Fox Memorial Golf Tournament
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 11, 2008 - Ontario Minster of Energy and Infrastructure, former North of 60 actress and Churchill MP and Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines, to attend weekend tourney (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Come join family, friends and politicians from the federal and the provincial levels at the Whitewater Golf Club on Saturday, July 18th at 11:00 am as they raise funds for cancer research.

Lake Superior News Feeds - MOST ANGLERS CHECKED ON ONTARIO AND MANITOBA BORDER LAKES ARE NOT COMPLYING
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 10, 2008 - A joint aircraft patrol by Ontario and Manitoba conservation officers showed only one-third of anglers checked were obeying the rules. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers from Red Lake District and Manitoba Conservation natural resources officers conducted a joint, two-day fisheries check by aircraft on lakes bordering Ontario and Manitoba, June 23 and 24.

Lake Superior News Feeds - FINED $2,300 FOR ILLEGALLY KILLING A BLACK BEAR
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 10, 2008 - Two men have been fined $2,300 after pleading guilty to several charges arising from the illegal killing of a black bear. Bradley Robinson, 25, of Fort Frances, and Wesley McFarlane, 26, of Thunder Bay, have each been fined $1,000 for hunting bear during the closed season and abandoning the animal allowing its flesh to spoil. Robinson was also fined $300 for possessing a firearm at night. Both men have been banned from hunting for one year.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Bad Things Happen to Good Cats
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 10, 2008 - I write this in memory of my cat Gypsy, who died needlessly after treatment for a minor injury. She suffered acute kidney failure following “Metacam” oral dosing. I have tremendous guilt not having researched this drug thoroughly before its administration. If publishing this editorial can save the lives of other cats, Gypsy’s death will not have been in vane. Metacam (Meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory for dogs, farm animals and cats. Cats are approved for a one-time subcutaneous injection only (no oral dosing). An FDA study (Adverse Drug Experience Report 2006) shows approximately a 32% acute kidney failure in cats that are orally dosed. Other side effects are: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, decreased appetite and depression.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Government of Canada helping low-income seniors
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO - July 9, 2008 — The Government of Canada is following through on its commitment to strengthen Canada's public pension system and ensure that low-income seniors keep more of their hard earned money. Today, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors) met with local seniors and service providers and announced changes to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) that will allow for low-income seniors who work to earn more without having their GIS benefits reduced.

Lake Superior News Feeds - The Complaint (Free) Department
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 8, 2008 - Do you know any “Complaint Specialists”? You don’t have to be a psychologist to diagnose the symptoms. Venting. Negative phrasing. Finger pointing. Blame. For a complainer, this type of communication just seems to be normal.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Why you shouldn't skip out on those precious zzzs
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 07, 2008 - Did you know that sleeping is essential—even more so than eating right, and exercising? Not getting enough shut eye can seriously affect your health (and create dark under-eye circles!); in fact, it’s said that 25% of Canadians are sleep deprived. We’ve got 10 reasons not to miss out on your precious snooze time.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Sleep Easy - Our tips to help you doze off in no time
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 07, 2008 - Do you lie in bed wide awake at night, tossing and turning because your body just won’t shut down? Not getting enough zzzs could impair your concentration, delay your body’s reactions to different stimuli, and make you prone to depression—among other risks. But don’t despair; if you regularly have trouble falling asleep, there are different strategies you can try that should make it easier to doze off once you get under the covers.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Situation Update - West Fire Region
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 6, 2008 - Two new fires reported in the West Fire Region by 17:00 hrs. Sunday Thunder Bay fire fighters assist with medi-vac of an injured hiker Firefighting resources and equipment assist in Alberta and Saskatchewan Use caution with all outdoor fires Two new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by 17:00 on Sunday. Both fires, Kenora fire 21 and Fort Frances fire 9, were 0.1 hectares in size. There are currently five active fires in the region, and recent lightning is expected to result in new forest fires.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CTF and Recyclers Urge Minister to 'Recycle' New Electronics Tax
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 07, 2008 - Toronto: At a joint press conference today, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) and representatives from the Ontario Electronic Resource Recovery Alliance (OERRA) called on the Ontario Environment Minister to reject a proposal by Waste Diversion Ontario for a Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) recycling program. CTF Ontario Director, Kevin Gaudet said, "this is simply a flawed plan that will cost jobs, impose more costs to consumers and, ultimately, do little for the environment. It should be rejected, sent back and reworked."

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Situation Update - West Fire Region
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 7, 2008 – Ontario FireRangers and fire helicopters assist with medical emergency call Weather was hot and windy over the weekend Two new fires start on July 06 The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Aviation and Forest Fire Management Program provided support on a medical emergency call on July 06 in the Shabaqua area of the Thunder Bay District.

Lake Superior News Feeds - SEARCH OF ANGLERS RESIDENCE RESULTS IN OVERLIMIT CHARGES
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 2, 2008 - A Dryden man has been fined to pay $3,150 in fines for an over limit of lake trout found in his home. Norbert Graf, 50, pleaded guilty to possessing an over limit of lake trout, resulting in a $3,000 fine. Graf also pleaded guilty to using an extra line while ice fishing and was fined $150.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Complaining About Canada
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 30, 2008 - Canadians like to hug their mug of coffee at timmies and complain. I enjoy eavesdropping on these conversations as much as I enjoy the coffee, and boy do I get an earful now and again. Nothing is off limits. What city council should – or shouldn’t do. What that neighbour should do about his fence. What our troops should be doing in Afghanistan. What to do when the little blue pill doesn’t work. It’s all very interesting. And very funny.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Circle of Angels launched with $15,000 donation
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 27, 2008 - Today, the Northern Cancer Fund of the new Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation introduced a new program in support of breast cancer in Northwestern Ontario. The Circle of Angels program funds the activities of the Linda Buchan Centre for Breast Screening & Assessment in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The Centre was named in honour of Linda Buchan, a courageous and tireless advocate in the fight against breast cancer. Linda was a Board member of the former Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF) and a valued member of the Sun Life Financial Team.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Frankly Scarlet Productions Makes its Mark.
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25 2008 - The stage is set for the opening production by a new theatre troop in Thunder Bay. Frankly Scarlet Productions bills itself as the next generation in live theatre in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. There goal is to establish a year round presence as a community based theatre company through special performances and events, as well as two major productions spring and fall.

Lake Superior News Feeds - NOSTA SEEKS INPUT INTO ITS REGIONAL TOURISM MARKETING STRATEGY
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25, 2008 - The North of Superior Tourism Association (NOSTA) is presenting its draft 3-year regional marketing strategy on Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Terrace Bay and Community Tourism Co-coordinators and Economic Development Officers from across the region have been invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Superior North CFDC in Terrace Bay from 12pm to 4pm.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Your Mind Shows On Your Face
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25, 2008 - The human mind is a lot like the human egg, and the human egg has a shut-off device. When o¬ne sperm gets in, it shuts down so the next o¬ne can't get in. The human mind has a big tendency of the same sort.” - Charlie Munger Your face leaks. Whatever you might be thinking shows up as the raise of an eyebrow or the furl of your lip. Reading facial “body language” gives you the most clues about the intricacies of character.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Public Safety Alert,Potential poisoning of animals in High Park
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 24, 2008 - The Toronto star is reporting that two dogs died Monday night after drinking deliberately poisoned water at High Park on the weekend. One of the animals was euthanized and the other succumbed to its symptoms at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic at Yonge St. and Davenport Rd. Toronto police suspect the poisoning of at least six dogs in the park is connected to a debate over the rights of dog owners to unleash their pets in the park.

Lake Superior News Feeds - LETTER TO THE PREMIER
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 24, 2008 - To Ontario Residents concerned about the future of forest industry communities and the people who rely on the forest for their future: Late last week, in response to the intense activity of the Ontario Forestry Coalition across Northwestern Ontario (and a media conference at Queens Park) a group of environmentalists under the banner of SOS (Save Our Species) issued a letter (attached) to the Premier calling on the Ontario Government to ‘save the caribou’ and not give the forest industry a one year extension to the implementation of the Species at Risk Act. In the letter they listed 44 environmental organizations who signed the letter. Interestingly there was only one from the Northwest (Rainy River) and it is a Field Naturalist club.

Lake Superior News Feeds - GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS MORE THAN $7.3 MILLION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 20, 2008 — The Government of Canada is committed to helping diversify the economy of Northwestern Ontario by investing in business development, information and communications technology, innovation, community economic development and youth initiatives. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for FedNor, was joined today by the Honourable Joe Comuzzi, MP for Thunder Bay–Superior North, in Thunder Bay to announce a FedNor investment of more than $7.3 million in Northwestern Ontario. The funding will support 32 initiatives in the Kenora, Thunder Bay—Rainy River and Thunder Bay—Superior North regions (see attached information sheet).

Lake Superior News Feeds - Raisin the Alarm
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 19, 2008 - WARNING Dog Owners This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56 pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix who ate half a canister of raisins ometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1 AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until 7 AM.

Lake Superior News Feeds - UNION GAS EMPLOYEE NANDA CLAYDON RECEIVES AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENT
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 18, 2008 - $5,000 Proceeds Donated to Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Foundation On May 21, 2008 Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE), the parent company of Union Gas Limited, selected the 2008 recipients of its prestigious Summit Award, an annual, company-wide program established to acknowledge extraordinary individual and team accomplishments by Spectra Energy employees and contractors .

Lake Superior News Feeds - Canada's Bernard James wins Natural Gas Vehicle World Champion Award in Brazil
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 18, 2008 - Former Government of Canada Chief of Transportation Technology recognized for leadership and innovation in alternative fuel vehicles (Ottawa, ON, June 18, 2008) Canada's Bernard James was one of four recipients of the NGV World Champion Award at the biennial International Association of Natural Gas Vehicles Conference held recently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The awards recognize leadership in alternative fuel public policy, technology innovation, and the advancement of the global natural gas vehicle industry. Mr. James held successive positions at Natural Resources Canada, serving as the Chief of Transportation Technology from 1992 to 1997. On behalf of the Government of Canada, he led the early stage research that laid the groundwork for many of Canada's leading gaseous fuel transportation technology companies.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Gender Alert: How to Negotiate Your Raise
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 17, 2008 - Equal experience. Equal qualifications. The reality? Jack negotiates a higher salary and benefit package than Jill. The compensation gap between men and women is not a myth. Gender stereotyping is still alive and well, according to a working paper published by Harvard Business School in May 2008.

Lake Superior News Feeds - ENFORCEMENT CHECK ON LAC SEUL FINDS 95 PER CENT OF ANGLERS OBEYING RULES
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 17, 2008 - MNR and OPP Joint Patrol Results in 18 charges Most anglers checked during an enforcement blitz on Lac Seul were obeying Ontario’s fishing regulations.

Lake Superior News Feeds - New Executive Director at Alzheimer Society Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 13, 2008 - The Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay is happy to announce that Alison Denton has accepted the position of Executive Director, and began in her new role on June 2. Alison joins the Society from Confederation College. Before that Alison held a variety of other positions in the voluntary sector, namely with the Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay, Volunteer Thunder Bay and the national office of the Canadian Paraplegic Association.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CANINE UNIT LENDS A PAW AT ANGLER CHECK IN GREENSTONE
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 13, 2008 - Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers, with the help of the Northwest Region canine unit, conducted a two-day patrol in the Greenstone area. On June 7 and 8, 2008, a Geraldton conservation officer along with the Northwest Region canine handler and his dog, Riggs, checked anglers at fly-in water bases and river and lake access points in the Geraldton, Longlac and Nakina areas.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CONSERVATION OFFICERS CHECK TOURIST CAMPS
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 13, 2008 - Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers checked anglers at tourist camps along the Highway 105 corridor, south of Ear Falls on June 5 and 6, 2008. Six conservation officers from Kenora, Red Lake and Dryden districts visited 25 tourist camps and checked 21 Ontario residents and 199 non-residents. They laid 16 charges, mostly for over limits of fish and issued 25 warnings, mostly for improper packaging of fish. read more...>

Lake Superior News Feeds - West Fire Region Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 12,2008 - The fire hazard is currently low across most southern sections of Northwestern Ontario. The far north has not received as much recent rainfall and the fire hazard there ranges from moderate to high. However, new precipitation is expected over the next few days. FireRangers in Thunder Bay continue to assist with flood concerns in the district. FireRanger crews are presently assisting with flood relief along the Kam River. Two Ministry of Natural Resources helicopters are being utilized in the district, one to monitor water levels and evacuate residences as required in the area, another is assisting the Ontario Provincial Police with evacuations.

Lake Superior News Feeds - KAMINISTIQUIA RIVER SYSTEM FLOOD ADVISORY
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 12, 2008 - The Ministry of Natural Resources, Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, and Ontario Power Generation continue to monitor the high water levels currently existing on the Kaministiquia Watershed. Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in high water elevations and flows in the Kaministiquia River Watershed. Levels are beginning to decline but further rain is forecast over the next week. The ground is saturated and future rain will move very quickly into the water systems. Current water levels in Dog Lake are abnormally high. Due to current high water levels and the forecast of even more rain later this week prudent water level management measures are required now. Ontario Power Generation will be initiating a controlled release of water from Dog Lake Dam beginning Tuesday June 10 at 12:00 noon.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CONSERVATION OFFICERS AT BEAVER BRAE HIGH SCHOOL
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 12,2008 - KENORA – Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) conservation officers made presentations to Beaver Brae high school students about the role of officers in protecting Ontario’s natural resources.

Lake Superior News Feeds - ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE and the CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 12, 2008 - Vinyl Shower Curtains Release Toxic Chemicals: New report shows as many as 100 chemicals released from PVC shower curtains. Toronto - As many as 100 toxic chemicals associated with adverse health effects are released into the air from polyvinyl chloride (PVC ) shower curtains. These chemicals make up that “new shower curtain smell” unique to PVC vinyl shower curtains and shower curtain liners, according to “Volatile Vinyl: The New Shower Curtain’s Chemical Smell.” The new study is released today by the US-based Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and in Canada by Environmental Defence and the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA).

Lake Superior News Feeds - SAFE AND SOBER BOATING
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 12, 2008 - Safe and sober boating was promoted by officers from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at a community health event in Ignace. read more...>

Lake Superior News Feeds - LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED IN PRODUCT OF CANADA REPORT
THUNDER BAY, ON – June 12, 2008 - Today, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food presented to Parliament its report on “Product of Canada Claims”. Ken Boshcoff M.P. Thunder Bay-Rainy River is a member of the Committee. He has been a vocal participant in the review and was instrumental in including two Rainy River District representatives as witnesses on this topic.

Lake Superior News Feeds - THE SEARCH FOR CHRISTINA CALAYCA
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 11, 2008 - Family Members travel to Thunder Bay in Search of Answers Toronto, ON – In August 2007, twenty year-old Christina Calayca was on a summer camping trip in Rainbow Falls Provincial Park (near Thunder Bay) when she disappeared. She hasn’t been seen since. The OPP conducted a 17-day initial search for her, before suspending their efforts. They resumed the search on June 6, 2008, focusing on areas that were previously inaccessible. This ongoing search is scheduled to end on June 13.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Bell Motorcycle Ride for Dad ROARS this Saturday!
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 11, 2008 - Bell Motorcycle Ride for Dad in Northwestern Ontario will take another hit on Saturday, June 14, 2008 by the 8th annual Bell Motorcycle Ride for Dad. We invite you to witness the “Roar for the Cure” when over 300 riders (including Prostate Man!) simultaneously start their motorcycles and begin a parade down Memorial Avenue:

Lake Superior News Feeds - Leaders en Route in North
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 11, 2008 - It’s 15 days of “brain forming” by 15 members of the Governor General’s Leadership Conference. The first stop in their northern exploratory tour was in Thunder Bay, en route to Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury and North Bay, Ontario later this week. The Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference brings together 230 of Canada's future leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education and the cultural sector for a unique two-week experience aimed at broadening their perspectives on work, leadership, their communities, and their country. Members of the Conference are Canadian citizens from different regions of Canada, different perspectives and different careers. All members share one thing in common: they are high potential individuals expected to achieve senior leadership positions in their organizations and communities. read more...>

Lake Superior News Feeds - The 2008 David Thompson Brigade
THUNDER BAY,ON - June 10,2008 - Paddling Across Big Water … Battling headwinds as they traveled south on Lakes Winnipegosis and Manitoba, the 2008 David Thompson Brigade made their way to the Assiniboine River, and upon reaching Portage La Prairie have now completed over half of their journey to Thunder Bay. For many, paddling on the big water has been a completely new experience. The communities of the lakes showed their true spirit, welcoming and celebrating the paddlers. When the big lake weather proved too challenging, the local people pitched in together with the brigade members to keep everyone safe, dry and well-fed.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Quest for Leaders in Canada?
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 10, 2008 - The baby boomer retirement demographic is spreading across the country. According to Leadership Canada, the lack of experienced leaders could turn into a crisis in our community leadership efforts, if we don’t start to strategically groom a new generation of leadership.

Lake Superior News Feeds - OCC Appoints Ian McCormack to Board
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 10,2008 - …Brian Babcock, Chair of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, congratulates Ian McCormack on his recent appointment to the board of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). “The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce has been served well during the past five years with Eric Long as our Northern representative. After Eric’s term was over, we were very fortunate to again have representation from this area to serve on the Ontario Chamber of Commerce”, stated Babcock.

Lake Superior News Feeds - West Fire Region Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 9, 2008 - Fire hazard dropping as rain washes through region Fire staff, aircraft and equipment providing support to flood response The fire hazard is dropping to low across most of the region as the result of heavy rain. The far north in Sioux Lookout District did have a high hazard June 06, but more rain is in the forecast which will result in a low forest fire hazard across the entire region by Saturday.

Lake Superior News Feeds - MAURO ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS USING WOOD WASTE TO CUT COSTS
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 9, 2008 - McGuinty Government Helps Business Reduce Energy Consumption A wood design company in Murillo is reducing its natural gas consumption by converting biowaste into energy.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Ken Tizzard "Lost In Awe" Summer Tour
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 9, 2008 - With more than a decade and a half in the Canadian music scene Ken Tizzard, through his work with the Watchmen, Thornley and now his solo material, has received numerous Juno nominations, Much Music Awards, six gold and platinum records and has had music licensed to major television shows including CSI and Fashion Television. As well, Ken’s television appearances run the gamut from Breakfast Television to Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing, through to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Every Kilowatt Counts - Even at the cottage!
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 9, 2008 - Easy ways to stay comfortable and save money this summer When you take off for cottage country this summer, don't leave energy conservation behind! Remember, you're essentially running two households, so make sure you use energy wisely both at home and the cottage. With over half a million cottages across Canada, cottagers can make a very positive impact. Many of the energy-saving ideas that have worked around your home will work just as well at the cottage. Before you pack up the van and head up north, make sure to:

Lake Superior News Feeds - Not guilty: Woman cleared in dangerous driving case
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 7, 2008 - IT‘S been a long 18 months and I am happy to say this ordeal is finally coming to a close. I would like to thank all of the citizens of Thunder Bay who showed their support through positive letters to the editor, phone calls and donations which have offset my legal expenses.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Cars of the Future?
Thunder Bay ON - June 7 2008 - Car number 40 wins his heat in the years George Jeffrey Children's Centre Soap-box derby. The races began Friday evening and continued on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Leaders Must Show Up
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 5, 2008 - Chaos at your office? Your staff takes its best clues about how work gets done “around here” from the folks who are leading the way. You’re stressed? They’re even more stressed

Lake Superior News Feeds - HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE MOOSE MANAGEMENT REVIEW
THUNDER BAY, ON - June, 05, 2008 - The Ministry of Natural Resources is consulting with the public on a review of its moose management program. If you have any comments or ideas about moose management, the ministry wants to hear from you. You can pick up an information package and questionnaire:

Lake Superior News Feeds - STURGEON STUDY UNDER WAY NEAR KENORA
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 05, 2008 - McGuinty Government Works With Partners To Learn More About Prehistoric-looking Fish A study of lake sturgeon populations is under way in the Winnipeg River that will add to our knowledge of this important part of Ontario’s biodiversity.

Lake Superior News Feeds - West Fire Region Situation Update
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 06, 2008 - Recent rainfall across the region, particularly in the southern sectors, has resulted in a mixed fire hazard ranging from low to moderate in the south while remaining high in the north. Two new fires were reported in the Sioux Lookout District today. No problems were reported with them.

Lake Superior News Feeds - WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU FIND A SICK, INJURED OR ORPHANED WILD ANIMAL
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 3, 2008 - If you find juvenile wildlife that appears to be orphaned, sick or injured, avoid contact to prevent bites and scratches. Some species can carry diseases and parasites that are harmful to humans. Injured wildlife also requires specialized and immediate care to recover and return to the wild.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Smoke from Manitoba fires present in Northwestern Ontario
THUNDER BAY ON - June 2, 2008 - The fire hazard is moderate to high across all sections of Northwestern Ontario. The forecast for Wednesday June 3rd is calling for dry, sunny weather, which will further increase the forest fire risk. Use caution with all outdoor fires and always follow safe burning guidelines.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Duluth Sells Steam Plant $2.5 million
DULUTH MN - June 2, 2008 - The City of Duluth has reached agreement with Minnesota Power to sell the boilers and plant infrastructure it owns in Steam Plant #2 in West Duluth for $2.5 million, Mayor Don Ness announced Wednesday. Steam Plant #2 provides steam to NewPage’s Duluth paper mill and recycle mill as well as Minnesota Power’s Hibbard Energy Center.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Little Mosquito Raceway
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 1, 2008 - Little Mosquito Raceway has gone through a spring renovation. In fact many members were anxious to try out the new track even before the finishing touches were complete. I can’t say as I blame them. “The new facility will make this track as good or better than facilities in the States”, says Dave Lazzali of the Lakehead Remote Control Car Club.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Music for Celtic Harp
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 30, 2008 - I was a little surprised when a new friend suggested I take in an evening of music for Celtic harp. Here in Thunder Bay of all places! The last time I heard the harp played was at the Royal Doulton China Shop in Toronto.Jenna has been playing the harp for only four years. She also studies the piano, but her heart is in playing one of the three harps she owns.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Update - West Region Fire Centre
No new fires in the region May 31 THUNDER BAY, ON - May 31, 2008 - There were no new fires reported in the region May 31 and Thunder Bay Fire Number 10 has been declared out leaving no active fires burning in the West Fire Region at the time of this report. .

Lake Superior News Feeds - WOLVERINES CAPTURED ON CAMERA IN RED LAKE AREA
RED LAKE, ON - May 30, 2008 – Ministry of Natural Resources staff have been studying wolverine, a species at risk in Ontario, over the last seven years. The ministry chose seven sites in the Red Lake area for a study, which took place from January 2008 to the end of May 2008. Cameras were set up to “capture” photographs of wolverine. As well, hair samples were collected for DNA analysis.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Update - West Region Fire Centre
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 29, 2008 - Four new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by 16:30 on Wednesday. All four fires were reported in northern sections of the region, where sunny dry weather has resulted in a rapid increase of the forest fire hazard. Red Lake Fire Management Headquarters recorded two fires, while FireRangers from the Sioux Lookout and Greenstone Headquarters responded to one fire each.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CTF Calls on McGuinty Government to Come Clean on Carbon Taxes
THUNDER BAY ON - May 26, 2008- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today is calling on the McGuinty government to clarify its position on imposing new carbon taxes in Ontario. It is widely reported that Premier McGuinty and Ontario Environment Minister, John Gerretsen favour a cap-and-trade system as a 'first choice'. CTF Ontario, Kevin Gaudet, said, "cap-and-trade is a carbon tax, just under another name. When and how does he plan to unleash this new tax on Ontarions? What happened to his campaign promise not to impose new taxes?"

Lake Superior News Feeds - Northerners need more than a drop in the bucket
THUNDER BAY, KAPUSKASING ON - May 27, 2008 - No one denies that recent economic circumstances have had a significant negative impact on the Canadian forest industry but there is no doubt that the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States has contributed enormously to this down-turn.

Lake Superior News Feeds - The Leader’s Guide to Shutting Down Conversations
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 16, 2008 - The Leader’s Guide to Shutting Down Conversations clam up when Sam da Boss walks into the room,. All hands suddenly get busy when Toni the Supervisor comes around the corner. Leaders, take note: your people are sending you clues! What’s up with you not noticing? Back in the old days before acronyms became the norm, there was a leadership mantra, called MBWA: “Management by Walking Around”. Sounds simple, doesn’t it?

Lake Superior News Feeds - Cambrian Players present “Wild Guys”
THUNDER BAY, ON, - May 25, 2008 -I really enjoyed last nights show at the Bora Laskin Theatre. The play, presented by Cambrian Players, was titled “The Wild Guys. “ Written by Andrew Wreggitt and Rebecca Shaw, and directed by Beverley Gravelle-MacLeod, this play is the product of a matured community theatre troup

Lake Superior News Feeds - Interim management board appointed NMCA
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, - May 23, 2008 – Twenty interim management board members have been appointed to advise Parks Canada on a development strategy for the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) of Canada. The first meeting of the board took place today in Red Rock, Ontario. Mr. Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, today announced.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Northwest Region Forest Fire Updates
THUNDER BAY,ON, - May 25 2008 – 16:30 - Six fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the weekend. Five of those fires occurred in the Nipigon District and one fire was reported in the Thunder Bay District. All the new fires were contained to sizes of less than one hectare. Excellent cooperation between the Ministry of Natural Resources and various municipal fire departments was reported this weekend, as most of the new fires occurred in populated areas prompting multi-agency responses.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags and Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation o
WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 23, 2008 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Lake Superior News Feeds - STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 23, 2008 – Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) staff spoke with youth seeking information on career, education and training options at the North Superior Training Board’s sixth annual Regional Career and Job Fair in Thunder Bay on May 21 and 22, 2008.

Lake Superior News Feeds - John Skillings body found
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 22, 2008 - The body which was recovered from the Kaministiquia River has been identified as 31 year old Jonathan David SKILLINGS. Mr. SKILLINGS had been missing since November 14, 2007.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CROWN LAND CLEANUP
THUNDER BAY,ON - MAY 21, 2008 – A local citizens’ committee has been cleaning up garbage on Crown land near Thunder Bay. The Spruce River Forest Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) cleaned up garbage in areas along the highway to Armstrong, within the Spruce River Forest, on May 9, 2008.   The clean-ups occur two or three times a year and have been taking place over the last ten years.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Diamond in the Rough
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 22, 2008 - When it comes to music the term Diamond in the Rough usually means a lot of talent just waiting for the big break. A number one hit, or at least some fairly frequent airtime over the local radio stations. Kevin commented, ”One of the best musicians he has ever heard spent all his time and talent playing and recording in his basement”. Music wise he was great, but there was no career.

Lake Superior News Feeds - CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY FOR NEW SISTER MARGARET SMITH CENTRE
THUNDER BAY, ON. - May 22, 2008 - St. Joseph’s Care Group is proud to announce that construction is underway for the new Sister Margaret Smith Centre (SMSC) on Lillie Street. Bob Chambers, Chair, Board of Directors, St. Joseph’s Care Group said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am extremely pleased that this project is underway. This new facility is greatly needed to meet the increasing demand for mental health and addiction services in a more accessible building.”

Lake Superior News Feeds - Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 21, 2008 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Candle Holders

Lake Superior News Feeds - Inspired Advice for Leaders
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 20 - What if you could find the solution to a problem by combining two contrasting ideas? A key responsibility in leadership is digging up answers for situations that emerge from bottlenecks and gaps in the system. Traditional problem solving techniques may overlook an approach that not only analyzes the situation, but becomes a source of inspiration and innovation for the whole team.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Fire Updates May 20, 2008
THUNDER BAY, ON. - May 20, 2008. One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region on Tuesday. The fire was located in the Thunder Bay district and was responded to by the Shuniah fire department. Thunder Bay Fire 7 has been declared out at a final size of 0.2 hectares. Seven new fires occurred in the West Fire Region over the long weekend.

Lake Superior News Feeds - THUNDER BAY-SUPERIOR NORTH FEDERAL LIBERALS CHOOSE NEW PRESIDENT
THUNDER BAY, ON., - MAY 14, 2008 - At a lively c held last night at the Prince Arthur Hotel, members of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Thunder Bay-Superior North Electoral District chose a new President to lead the Association. Peggy Smith, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment at Lakehead University was acclaimed after opponent Eric Leat withdrew.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Opposites Attract
THUNDER BAY ON, May 14, 2008 - Most people don’t enter a relationship carrying a spreadsheet. The phrase, “opposites attract” might explain any unsettling differences in viewpoints and behaviors.

Lake Superior News Feeds - 30% gas tax at the pump
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 14, 2008 - In Thunder Bay Today, the average cost of gas was over $1.30 per liter, which works out to to over $5.00 per gallon.   Gasoline taxes account for an average 28% of the pump price. In Ontario the average pump price was $1.11/litre - an increase of 9% over the prior year at $1.02/ litre. On $1.11/litre the taxes amount to 31% of the pump price. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today launched its 10th annual Gas Tax Honesty Campaign, marking Gas Tax Honesty Day. The yearly campaign kicks off the summer travel season for Canadian motorists. It is also the day of the year that taxpaying motorists are reminded of the high tax component hidden in the price of gasoline - a tax burden that will only increase if the federal government and provinces adopt a carbon tax on fossil fuels

Lake Superior News Feeds - Ann Clarke to be inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
Thunder Bay, ON - May 14, 2008 - Lakehead University is proud to announce that Ann Clarke, Visual Arts Professor, will be inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) this summer. Clarke is known for her abstract paintings, through which a multitude of colours, lines, and layers are characteristic. The piece for which Ann earned the induction is entitled Envelop. It is an acrylic painting (with paper) on canvas. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2005, the RCA is one of Canada's most enduring cultural institutions.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Ojibwe Landscapes; A World Premier
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 13, 2008 - On Sunday evening, Dulcisono Women’s Choir presented their 2nd Mother’s Day Concert. The program was full of fresh music, all but two pieces composed or arranged since the year 2000. The Centerpiece of the concert was Brian Hubelit’s “Ojibwe Landscapes”, which had its premier performance. I called this fresh music instead of new music, since all of the pieces are programmable from an audience perspective. The director and her choir were very good at connecting the audience with the composer’s intent. The choir sang well, with joy energy and enthusiasm. Like a fine bottle of wine, this group keeps getting better year after year.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Forest Fire Update - West Region Fire Centre
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 13, 2008 - Thunder Bay fire staff responded to a search and rescue call on Sunday afternoon. An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) sounded in the region and the Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton dispatched rescue aircraft and contacted the MNR Provincial Coordination Centre (PCC) in Sault Ste. Marie. Through this multi-agency cooperation a ministry helicopter pilot was contacted at the Thunder Bay Fire anagement Headquarters in Thunder Bay with a request to assist. Helicopter Pilot Pat Dickey and FireRangers Murray Sitch and Dan Lagacy quickly removed the firefighting equipment from the aircraft, replacing it with a winter survival kit and a stretcher kit. Once airborne they tracked to an area about 60 kilometres southwest of Geraldton in search of the aircraft.

Lake Superior News Feeds - $20,000 Fine for Caviar
Two Toronto men have been fined $20,000 for fishing violations related to the illegal harvest of a sturgeon and the purchase and transport of sturgeon eggs. Sergiy Pak, 44, of Richmond Hill, pleaded guilty to unlawfully buying and transporting sturgeon eggs and was fined $15,000. Roman Weig, 53, of Thornhill, pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and unlawfully transporting sturgeon eggs;

Lake Superior News Feeds - Bruce Waite joins LU Board of Governors
THUNDER BAY, ON - ORILLIA, ON - May 12, 2008 Lakehead University's Board of Governors is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Bruce Waite to the Board as a Lieutenant Governor in Council appointee. The term is effective immediately until April 2011. Mr. Waite is the newest of three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor to Lakehead's Board of Governors, and will sit alongside Mr. Harvey Cardwell and Mr. Gil Labine in his new role

Lake Superior News Feeds - St. Louis River Quest
DULUTH, MINN., U.S.A.— May 12, 2008 - The 16th annual series of River Quest educational cruises for area sixth grade students will be held Wednesday through Friday (May 14-16) aboard the harbor excursion vessel Vista Star. St. Louis River Quest, created in 1993, is an educational program designed to instill environmental stewardship in area sixth graders, while helping them understand industrial, commercial and recreational activities in the St. Louis River estuary.

Lake Superior News Feeds - TERRY FOX DECLARED PERSON OF NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, May 7, 2008- Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, today announced the designation of Terry Fox (1958-1981) to Canada’s family of national historic places, people and events.

Lake Superior News Feeds - NWO leading in access to cancer care
THUNDER BAY ON. - May 8, 2008 - Northwestern Ontario leading the province in access to cancer care and patient satisfaction. The 2008 Cancer System Quality Index (CSQI), released today, shows Northwestern Ontario as a leader in several areas of cancer care delivery:

Lake Superior News Feeds - Canadian Pacific Spirit Train
THUNDER BAY, ON. - May 9, 2008. - Canadian Pacific Spirit Train comes to Thunder Bay on October 8, 2008 as part of a cross country tour. It's a full day of fun when the Spirit Train pulls into your town.

Lake Superior News Feeds - 8 Couple Arguments Not Worth Having
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 8, 2008 - Dropping the topics that could easily (and uselessly) escalateWhen in a relationship, there can be many things to gripe about. Some fights may be deemed legitimate, while others may not require the waste of breath. Here are eight common subjects that could lead to harsh arguments that best not be bothered with.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Prostate Ride for Dad
THUNDER BAY, ON. - MAY 8, 2008 - The roar of over 300 motorcycles simultaneously starting their engines at 9:30 on a Saturday morning can mean only one thing - the fight continues. Prostate cancer in Northwestern Ontario will take another hit on Saturday, June 14, 2008 by the 8th annual BELL Motorcycle Ride for Dad.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Strategy? Think Now, Near, Far
THUNDER BAY, ON. - MAY 7, 2008 - If you want to build a ship, then don't drum up men to gather wood, give orders, and divide the work. Rather, teach them to yearn for the far and endless sea.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Lake Superior News Feeds - Westgate Colligate presents “Bye Bye Birdie”
THUNDER BAY ON. - May 7, 2008 - Westgate Colligate and Vocational Institute is presenting “Bye Bye Birdie” written by Michael Stewart, with lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. The musical will run until Saturday May 8th. If you take in a performance you can expect to see some great individual performances. I enjoyed Melissa Cook’s portrayal of Rose Alverez. The romantic frustrations on the forgotten woman came across clearly even with the amplification!

Lake Superior News Feeds - Music To Make Music
THUNDER BAY, ON. - MAY 4, 2008 - There is something special about Sunday afternoon concerts. A program that lasts about an hour is perfect. You can get your dose of culture in, and still have time for supper and a quiet evening at home.

Lake Superior News Feeds - LAKE SUPERIOR’S CANYON COUNTRY
THUNDER BAY ON. - May 5, 2008 - Day-tripping in Lake Superior’s Canyon Country has all the elements of a rugged wilderness adventure – exotic scenery, romance of the northern wild, excitement and thrills – and it is accessible to people of all ages and mobility.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Drops of Water
THUNDER BAY, ON. - May 3, 2008 - The Concert “Drops of Water” presented by the Rafiki Youth Choir and the Kuumba Training Choir turned out to be a celebration of youth and learning. Indeed Thunder Bay has needed something like this for a long time.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Nine nominated for Duluth Hall of Fame
DULUTH, MN. - May 3, 2008 - Nine Duluthians have been nominated to receive the 83rd Duluth Hall of Fame Award, to be presented Friday, May 9 at the Greysolon Plaza Moorish Room.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Northern Ontario Growth Plan
THUNDER BAY, ON. May 4, 2008 - Spring will mark the release of the first discussion paper for the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, which will provide a starting point for discussion on the development of the plan. The Paper provides an overview of the North, the people, the land and the economy. It also provides a summary of all the recommendations made to date for growing the northern economy and attracting new people.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Thunder Oak Gouda Featured at Dinner
Toronto, ON - THUNDER BAY, ON. - May 4, 2008 - Thunder Bay's Thunder Oak Gouda will be featured at Dinner Hosted by Toronto’s original foodie Bonnie Stern, the food lover’s event of the season featuring renowned chefs from across Canada, takes place at the Drake Hotel on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Each of the five chefs will prepare an individual course allowing diners to explore regional cuisine from across the country as well as get a taste of what makes these chefs the best in the business, all in support of the James Beard Foundation (JBF).

Lake Superior News Feeds - Snowbirds in Duluth May May 14th
DULUTH, MN. - May 5, 2008 - Thunder Bay residents will be please to learn that the For the first time in more than 15 years the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will decend on the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. This event dubbed as "Air Spectacular" will feature a 35 minute performance by the world renown Candian Forces Snowbirds and will signal the start of a very busy Aviation Summer in Duluth on May 14, 2008.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Three Dead in Duluth Fire
DULUTH, MN. - May 4, 2008 - At approximately 10:06 AM a structure fire was called into 911 in the 200 block of Piedmont Avenue in Duluth's Lincoln Park Neighborhood. Duluth Police and Fire responded to the scene. Upon arrival the fire was found to be climbing up the exterior of the house.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Caution Advised on Superior National Forest Roads
DULUTH, MN, - GRAND MARAIS, MN - May 3, 2008 - Forest managers are cautioning visitors to use extra care while driving n Superior National Forest roads this spring. The combination of recent precipitation along with frozen ground    conditions continuing late this spring have created heavy run-off.

Lake Superior News Feeds - 2008 David Thompson Brigade
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB. May 3, 2008 - Over the next two weeks, at least 160 paddlers, with ground support persons, friends and family members are making their final preparations for a journey of a lifetime. On May 10, the 2008 David Thompson Brigade will launch from Rocky Mountain House, paddling and portaging 25’ North Canoes 63 days and 3600 km to Old Fort William ( Thunder Bay ), on the northwest shore of Lake Superior. Starts May 10th ends July 12th in Thunder Bay, ON.

Lake Superior News Feeds - The TBSO Season Finale
THUNDER BAY, ON, - May 2, 2008 - The orchestra season is now over for the year. There were moments during the concert when I felt I should be listening to Haydn’s “Farewell” symphony, where in the final movement the players begin to leave one at a time, until there is only the conductor and a string quartet on stage. Geoffrey Moull has been the conductor and music director of our orchestra for the past several years, and the organization seems to be a happy lot under his direction.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Spaghetti Sing-a-long Dinner
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 30, 2008 - The Fort William Male Choir is something that is unique to Thunder Bay. Long before there was a symphony orchestra, a university, or just about any other performing group in town, the FWMC has been making music. This is their 80th season.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Top Trends in Volunteering
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 29, 2008 - Hang onto the multiple hats you may be wearing as a volunteer. There’s been a shift in the landscape of the voluntary world, and it’s a reason to celebrate. The volunteer experience contributes directly to a person’s happiness quotient.

Lake Superior News Feeds - $5,000 FINE FOR CARELESS HUNTING
THUNDER BAY, ON - April 29, 2008 - A Geraldton man has been fined $5,000 for unsafe hunting.David Rody, 34, who was not present at his trial, was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. On April 29, 2007, Rody was driving on Highway 11 west of Geraldton with his two young sons and a dog, when he saw a moose along the bush line. An oncoming transport truck driver saw Rody pull his vehicle to the shoulder of the road, leaving the rear of his vehicle on the highway. As the truck driver passed Rody, he heard a gunshot from Rody’s vehicle.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Confederation College receive $264,910 purchase equipment
THUNDER BAY, ON - April 25, 2008 - Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan and Michael Gravelle, MPP for Thunder Bay – Superior North were pleased to announce today that Confederation College will receive $264,910 this year in provincial funding to help them purchase new, modern equipment for classrooms and labs .

Lake Superior News Feeds - Neo2000 Gamma Detection Device node biopsies on breast
Thunder Bay – April 25 2008 - Dr. Ken Gehman, Medical Director of Surgical Oncology at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, says surgeons routinely remove lymph nodes during tumour removal to determine if the cancer has reached the lymphatic system. Often, more lymph nodes are removed than are necessary for biopsy, due to the nature of the procedure. The Gamma Detection Device uses a special dye and a device similar to a Geiger counter to guide surgeons to the sentinel node, which is the area of the lymphatic system that is most likely to show signs of cancer cell movement first .

Lake Superior News Feeds - Adele Yorde Public Relation Manager Duluth Seaway Port Authority
Duluth, Minn., U.S.A. – April 25, 2008 - Adele Yorde was named Public Relations Manager for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. For the past 25 years, she has worked as a communications consultant and freelance writer for a variety of clients across the Upper Midwest.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Dare to Dream
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 24, 2008 -Today I took some time to meet some youth at the Current River Skate Park. In a short time I discovered they have educational goals, and career aspirations. They‘re fit, happy and having fun. I know skateboarding is not for everyone, I thought I would be dead if I tried some of these tricks. These young people are not the riff-raff that some people make them out to be, I do not think you could find better role models for the next generation. In the dibilitating debate over the Marina Park development, lets keep in mind that our youth need the park too, and that means giving them something they value.  Lets build them the Skate Park they deserve....

Lake Superior News Feeds - Jean Paul Earns Top Image Professional Photographers of Canada
Thunder Bay, ON. - April 23, 2008 - Three images by Thunder Bay professional photographer Jean Paul have been admitted to the National Print Competition, an event held by the Professional Photographers of Canada. There are many categories in this event. The “Out of Bounds” image to the left is a Photoshop creation. The intent is to have the young girl come out of a photograph to check out the ant that interests her.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Hiring Summer Staff? 3 Classic Mistakes
THUNDER BAY, ON - April 22, 2008 -My friend Jo is in the process of hiring summer staff for her business. Last year’s crew totally frustrated her. She says, “I had wonderful opportunities for 5 young people, and I could only give a positive reference for one of them by the end of the summer. They didn’t show up, but worse than that, they didn’t call in. They didn’t seem to notice that the pamphlet racks were empty. And they ate their lunch on the job, leaving crumbs and empty cans on the counter. What gives with kids these days?”.

Lake Superior News Feeds - New Music North
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 20, 2008 - New Music North has been revitalized. The organization has been dormant since 2005, has been revitalized with the return of Composer Darlene Chepil Reid. Like a larvae mutating in its cocoon, the new music group presented a concert on Saturday night that knocked my socks off.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Coldwell Power Wind Power Marathon, Ontario
Thunder Bay - April 20, 2008 - It may not be long before Coldwell Power becomes a household name in the Marathon area. Brooks Renewable Energy is proposing to build a wind farm by that name at a site just north and east of Marathon. HATCH Energy, specialist in environmental assessments for energy projects, has been contracted to do the environmental impact study.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Ken Boshcoff meetings with Dalai Lama.
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 18, 2008 – Friday afternoon, Ken Boshcoff M.P. Thunder Bay-Rainy River represented the Liberal Caucus at a private meeting between select members of the Parliamentary Friends of Tibet and the Dalai Lama in Ann Arbour Michigan.

Lake Superior News Feeds - GUNFLINT GREEN UP COUNT DOWN Ham Lake Fire
DULUTH - GRAND MARAIS, MM. - April 18, 2008 - The "Green Up" provides a positive and productive way for anyone to be involved in post-fire efforts on the Forest. Planting long-lived red and white pine trees will help address public concerns as well as Forest Service objectives for scenic quality and forest health. Because the planting is on public lands participants will be able to visit the trees in the years and decades to come.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre launches “Live and Learn”
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 17, 2008 - A new video, launched today at a media conference, aims to increase awareness of mental health services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). "Live and Learn" is a 10 minute long overview of the TBRHSC’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit, which provides assessment and treatment of mental health disorders for Northwestern Ontario youth.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Lakehead Renews Education Partnership Agreement with OSHKI
April 16, 2008 —Thunder Bay, ON) Today, Lakehead University and the Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute (OSHKI) renewed a five-year partnership agreement – a joint venture which provides additional educational opportunities to students served by each organization while helping them leverage their personal potential to contribute to society.

Lake Superior News Feeds - More stores stop selling bottles containing chemical bisphenol A
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 16, 2008 -   Environmental Defence Toronto today applauded Wal-Mart Canada, Canadian Tire, The Forzani Group Ltd., and Hudson’s Bay Company for choosing to stop selling products, such as plastic baby bottles and reusable water bottles, that contain the harmful chemical bisphenol A.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Yes! No!
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 15m 2008 - The most common comment I hear in communication skills training sessions, is “My boss doesn’t listen to me. So now I just don’t say anything.” A lot of good ideas are lost in our organizations because staff shut down over time if they think they are not being heard. As a new Supervisor, your best bet is to talk less, listen more.

Lake Superior News Feeds - Release of Predatory Offender
DULUTH, MN. - April 15, 2008 - The Duluth Police Department has confirmed the release of Level III Predatory Offender TOMMY SALYERS III; date of birth 02/28/1973. The Duluth Police Department will be having a community notification meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the Lincoln Park Community Church

Lake Superior News Feeds - KENORA CUBS AND SCOUTS LEARN ABOUT NATURAL RESOURCES
KENORA, ON. – April 15, 2008 - Ministry of Natural Resources Kenora District staff provided a dynamic evening on natural resources-related topics to cubs and scouts from the Third Kenora Cub/Scout Troop.

Lake Superior News Feeds - $5.4 million investment in new hospital funding
THUNDER BAY ON. – April 14, 2008 - Bill Mauro, MPP Thunder Bay – Atikokan today announced patients at local hospitals in Thunder Bay - Atikokan will benefit from a $5.4 million investment in new hospital funding. This cash flow is part of a $667.2 million provincial increase, or 4.78 per cent, over last year. The funding increase means more surgeries, lower wait times and improved