STATEMENT BY MICHAEL GRAVELLE, M.P.P., ON THE CLOSING OF THE LONGLAC WOOD INDUSTRIES OPERATION
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 2, 2008 - “The announcement today by Kruger that they will be shutting down their operation in Longlac (LWI) on January 31st, 2009 is devastating news for the community of Greenstone, and particularly difficult news for the 130 workers and their families employed at Longlac Wood Industries. 
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GRAVELLE AND MAURO ANNOUNCE IMPROVED ACCESS TO HIV/AIDSSERVICES
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 2, 2008 - McGuinty Government Provides $863,958 To Thunder Bay- Superior North and Thunder Bay- Aitikokan HIV/AIDS Service Organizations
Residents of Thunder Bay-Superior North and Thunder Bay-Aitikokan will have better access to community-based HIV/AIDS education and support services. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 27, 2008 - , ON. Concern over the potential dismantling of the Pass Lake Trestle was expressed by representatives of municipalities, trail groups, first nations and other stakeholders at an exploratory meeting held to consider future possibilities for the CN Kinghorn Line. The CN Kinghorn rail line, running between Long Lac and Thunder Bay, was discontinued in 2004, and despite efforts by the Municipality of Greenstone to purchase or sell the line, CN began removing the rail in Oct 2008. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November, 25, 2008 - The Township of Nipigon is partnering with the Red Rock Indian Band to undertake an economic diversification study with assistance from the Ontario government. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 13, 2008 - Concurrent Education student Dave Grad has 
been recognized as a leader at a recent international conference held in Boston. David is one of nine Undergraduate Student Leadership Award recipients across North America. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 12, 2008 – Lakehead University chemistry professor Dr. Aicheng Chen has been awarded the Fred Beamish Award by the Canadian Society for Chemistry. The award represents the latest in a long list of honours bestowed upon Dr. Chen. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 10, 2008 - Aaron Dus, MA, Ontario College of Art & 
Design will be speaking at Ottawa House on Friday, November 14, at 12:00 Noon.
Imagine your observations and insights could tangibly inspire and influence the way you and your business relate to your customers' needs. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 7, 2008 - THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON - Community Economic Development Office
Dear Representative of Local Business, Community or Government,
The CN Kinghorn line can continue to be an important part of industry in our region, although it has not been operational for some time. Efforts to preserve the railway are ongoing, however, the rails are being pulled and it may be an opportune time to consider converting the rail corridor to a multi-use recreational trail. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 7, 2008 - Vancouver, B.C.
Preserving the environment was the cornerstone of the recent Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference (October 27-29), which was held for the first time in Canada in the beautiful west-coast city of Vancouver. This major event was organized by the International Ecotourism Society based in Washington, D.C., and attracted delegates from as far away as Japan, Germany, Africa and Australia. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 4, 2008 - Some of Lakehead University students are taking to the street Wednesday to protest the rising cost of post‐secondary education and its impact on students and families. Students are rallying in the University Agora at 10a.m. for a march to MPP Micheal Gravelle’s office. Of particular concern to students is the increasing burden of the costs of education and financial aid loans, explains President Richard Longtin, “ In fact for every $1000 dollar increase in tuition 19% of low income students choose not to go to university, which is an absolute tragedy.” Longtin went on to explain that student loan debt is at all time high in Canada with student debt reaching almost $13,000,000.” read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 29, 2008 - Thunder Bay-born author/journalist Ron Chepesiuk, now residing in South Carolina, has won a major literary award in the United States. His book Black Gangsters of Chicago, has won first place in the African-American non-fiction category of USBookNews.com National "Best Books 2008" Awards. Awards in over 140 categories were presented for titles published in 2008 and 2007. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 29, 2008 - Joanne Kembel, Executive Director of United 
Way of Thunder Bay, is thrilled with the results of the weekend food drive. “This massive effort reflects United Way’s ability to work collaboratively with community organizations by providing an immediate response to address critical needs as soon as they are identified.” read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 27, 2008 - McGuinty Government Makes Newly Renovated 
Fish Culture Station A Reality
A newly modernized and expanded Dorion Fish Culture Station is now open. The station is the centrepiece of the Ontario government’s efforts to sustain native fish species in the Great Lakes. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 24, 2008 - McGuinty Government Invests In Flour Mill to Benefit Local Farmers
Grain producers in the Thunder Bay region can now transform their crops closer to home with the launch of a new flour mill operation in the area.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is contributing $25,000 to Brule Creek Farms near Kakabeka Falls to operate a flour mill. The project includes the purchase of equipment and furnishings as well as advertising costs. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 24, 2008 - Cornwall, Ontario (October 23, 2008) - The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) is pleased to announce that its unionized employees, members of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union, ratified a three-year labour agreement on October 22. Adoption of the contract, which covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011, paves the way for continued progress in Seaway initiatives to modernize the system and improve its competitive position within the transportation sector. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 22, 2008 – Success breeds success, for Geology Professor Dr. Pete Hollings. Last June Hollings received the William Harvey Gross Award, given for significant contributions in the field of economic geology. As a result of winning the Gross Award, the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay is now recognizing him as a Citizen of Exceptional Achievement. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 22, 2008 - (Sudbury, Ontario) – An urgent need to attract 
students to the Earth sciences is sparking a national contest for Canadian youth. Sponsored by EnCana Corporation and Teck Cominco Limited and in celebration of the International Year of Planet Earth and National Science & Technology Week, the WHERE Challenge is designed to get young people aged 10 – 14 years thinking about what on Earth is in their stuff and WHERE on Earth it comes from. The hope is that by encouraging bright young minds to think about the many ways the Earth’s resources support everyday life, the Challenge will also encourage students to consider Earth sciences as an exciting educational and career opportunity. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON, -- ORILLIA, ON -- October 20, 2008 – Lakehead University is 
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brian Jeffs to the position of Assistant Vice-President (Administration & Finance) – a newly created role which commences October 20, 2008. Located in Orillia, this position will be responsible for financial and operational oversight for Lakehead University Orillia Campus. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 17, 2008 - It has been 90 years since the Group of Seven lived in a boxcar on the Algoma Central Railway and painted the serene landscape of the Algoma highlands. To celebrate this anniversary, the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT), in partnership with Searchmont Resort and Algoma Fall Festival held a very successful sell-out event with a full day of activities on September 28. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - October 16, 2008 - SUDBURY, ON – A retired Vale Inco miner will be holding a book signing event at Dynamic Earth, Home of the Big Nickel, on Saturday, October 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm. Members of the public, and representatives from the media, are invited to meet the author, Hans Brasch, in person. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON, -- October 15, 2008 -- When Canadian's went to bed Tuesday night Prime Minister Stephen Harper was leading with 143 seats give him another Tory minority government The Liberals had 76 seats with the NDP with 37, the Greens with 0 and the Block with 50 seats. read more.... >
Bruce Hyder NDP |
Greg Rickford PC |
 John Rafferty MNP |
THUNDER BAY, ON, -- October 8, 2008 -- Wall-to-wall Turn-Out for OPS United Way Pasta 
Lunch at Fort William Historical Park raising close to $8,000.00 for the United Way.
A tasty pasta lunch made for a winning drawing card for the kick-off to the OPS Thunder Bay United Way 2008 campaign at Fort William Historical Park October 7th. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON., -- October 5, 2008 -- The first Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay when 
Port Arthur and Fort William amalgamated in 1970 died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto after collapsing at his home. He was 90. Served on the Board of Governors for 15 years and received both an Honorary Doctorate and the title of Fellow of Lakehead University.
Saul Laskin became mayor when the former cities of Fort William and Port Arthur amalgamated in 1970. He served as head of council until 1972. Laskin was previously the mayor of Port Arthur from 1962-69. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON -- Thunder Bay October 4, 2008 – Superior North Liberal candidate 
Don McArthur cast his ballot on Sunday Oct 5th at Oliver Road School.
“This is going to be a very close race. I encourage all my supporters to get out and vote,” said McArthur read more....>.
THUNDER BAY, ON -- October 4, 2008 -- Lake Superior Pets, in cooperation with Bay 
City -- the movie, NetNewsledger.com, Lake Superior News, and the 31A Junot Cafe are pleased provide the citizens of the Lake Superior Region with the opportunity to share photos of their cats and dogs online in a photo contest.
To make the contest even more fun for you, all of the website visitors will be able to vote online for their favorite photo. The photo with the most votes each week will receive a free grooming for their pet. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 25, 2008 - The Superior National Forest will see a change in three key leadership positions on the Forest this fall. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 18, 2008 - Thunder Bay Superior North Conservative 
Candidate Bev Sarafin said today that she strongly believes that the NDP fiscal policy poses serious threats to the economic stability of the citizens in her riding.
“Though Canadians faced unfair higher taxes under past Liberal governments, the NDP have a far worse financial plan for Canada. People here in the North can expect to be paying more and bringing home less if any NDP tax policies pass legislation.” Said Sarafin. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 17th 2008 - Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff expressed his outrage today following the Canada-wide spike in gas prices that took place last week. "This spike is hurting my constituents", said Boshcoff, "and what's hard to stomach is that these spikes are completely unnecessary." Boshcoff said he is tired of the excuses offered by wholesale oil producers. "Canadians are not being fooled by the phoney marketing we are seeing from these companies. What we have here are companies taking advantage of weak competition legislation. Their hands are not tied on the issue of pricing." read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON – September 11, 2008 - Liberal Leader Stephane Dion will visit Thunder Bay tomorrow to kick off Ken Boshcoff and Don McArthurs' campaigns for federal office.
"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Dion back to Thunder Bay," said Boshcoff. "Mr. Dion's early campaign visit reflects his commitment to the prosperity and potential of northwestern Ontario's communities.
His plans for the economy, agriculture, and the environment are good news for residents of this city." read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 09, 2008 - (September 8, Thunder Bay, ON) The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) has selected Lakehead University student Sean Bryan of the Department of Biology as winner of one of only twenty-four awards. Bryan is the only student from a small Ontario university to receive this award, and it is the first ever Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario graduate scholarship at Lakehead University. The award is valued at $18,000 per year, for up to two years. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 05, 2008 - Yesterday, Lakehead University's newest building opens its doors officially with a Grand Opening conference and reception at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI). In attendance are members of Lakehead's administration, the PACI Alumni Association, trustees and administration of the District School Board, as well as public officials. Lakehead's recent acquisition of PACI means additional classroom, laboratory, studio, and athletic facilities for Lakehead. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 05, 2008 - Yesterday afternoon, a student was injured in a laboratory explosion in a chemistry laboratory in the Tamblyn Centennial Building during a routine laboratory experiment. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 5, 2008 - WINNIPEG - The green tax incentives and rebates announced yesterday by Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion show Liberals are responsive to the needs of rural Canadians and the forestry sector, Liberal Forestry Caucus Chair Roger Valley and Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Critic Ken Boshcoff said today. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - September 3, 2008 - Today Ken Boshcoff M.P. Thunder Bay—Rainy River called upon the Prime Minister to keep his promise and delay calling an election until the 23 recommendations of the Forestry Report have been implemented. read more...>
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. read more....>
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. read more....>
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 read more.....>
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. read more....>
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 read more....>
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! read more...>
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....>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more ....>
Service Canada Centre for Youth in Thunder Bay celebrates Humble Beginnings of local Community Members
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. read more...>
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. .... read more....>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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). read more...>
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. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 17, 2008 - Flowers line the curb on Pine Street near the River 
Street intersection Monday afternoon in memory of Spencer Bjorklund (Andersson). The teen died after he was hit by a car there on Friday.
Halls and classrooms at Thunder Bay‘s Hammarskjold high school were silent for one minute Monday morning as teachers and students marked the untimely passing of one of the school‘s young students.
Spencer Bjorklund (Andersson), 14, died Friday night after he was hit by a car on Pine Street. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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...>
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: read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more...>
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. read more....>
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. read more.....>
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. read more.... >
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. read more...>
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 read more....>
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. read more....>
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 read more....>
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. read more....>
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 . read more....>
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. read more.....>
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. read more....>
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 access to health care for residents in Thunder Bay – Atikokan. read more....>
$8.2 million to upgrade and modernize Lakehead University’s campus
THUNDER BAY, ON, - April 11, 2008 - Bill Mauro and Michael Gravelle, Announce that Ontario is investing $8.2 million to upgrade and modernize Lakehead University’s campus. Lakehead will use $2 million to upgrade lab facilities in their Centennial Science and Engineering Building with modern equipment and technology. This will give more students the resources they need to excel in science and engineering and helping them prepare for high-demand professions. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON. April 10, 2008 - City of Duluth crews are on special alert as an anticipated winter storm approaches the Northland. A full shift of snowplowing crews will report for duty at 6:00 p.m. in anticipation of snowfall and crews will work until mandated rest periods come into effect. (Note to media: this office will advise if and when City crews must be removed from streets for any reason, including white-out conditions. The media’s cooperation in relaying emergency information to the public is greatly appreciated. read more .......>
DULUTH, MN, March 18, 2008 ~ Mayor Don Ness will hold his first ‘Mayor’s Night’ event with Duluth citizens at City 
Hall on Tuesday, March 25 starting at 5:00 p.m. and continuing until each person has a chance to speak with the Mayor. The meetings will be held in the Fourth Floor Reception Room, which is Room 405 of Duluth City Hall, and will be held monthly on the last Tuesday of each month.
“It’s important that the Mayor’s office is open and accessible to all Duluth citizens,” Mayor Ness said. “I can’t guarantee that every issue will be resolved or that we’ll find agreement on every issue at hand – but every person will have their chance to express themselves and know that I have heard their perspective.” read more....>
DULUTH, MN, March 18, 2008, ~ April 2nd , the City of Duluth’s Public Works and Utilities Department and its project partners will begin installing modules to existing water and gas meters to automate the meter reading process. The city has over 58,000 meters that will be upgraded by three contractors -- SL-Serco, A. G. O’Brien, and A. W. Kuettel & Sons. All installers will have photo identification badges, wear a company uniform, and drive clearly marked vehicles.
The $9.5 million dollar automated meter reading (AMR) project, approved by the City Council last January, is scheduled to begin on April 2, 2008, and to be completed by the spring of 2009. read more...>
DULUTH MN ~ March 10, 2008 ~The Duluth Hall of Fame is soliciting nominations for its annual award, which will be presented Friday, May 9 at the Greysolon Plaza ballroom. read more....>
ST. PAUL, Minn ~ March 4, 2008 Once again gypsy moth, a non-native invasive insect, threatens forested areas along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Cook and Lake Counties
In response, the Forest Service and Minnesota Department of Agriculture are proposing treatments on blocks of land in Cook and Lake Counties to slow the spread of gypsy moth. Lower intensity treatments, applied now, may avoid harsher treatments in the future which have the potential for more adverse environmental impacts. read more...>
DULUTH, MN ~ February 21, 2008 ~Mayor Don Ness and Fire Chief John Strongitharm have announced a re-organization of the City’s Building Safety division.Beginning Monday, February 25, Deputy Fire Chief Bryan Bushey will assume on-site management responsibilities for the division read more.....>
February 19 2008 – Thunder Bay, ON ~ Lakehead University's Centre for 
Heath Care Ethics (CHCE) is pleased to host Dr. Margaret Somerville as its next Encounters in Bioethics speaker on Wednesday, February 20. Dr. Somerville's lecture is presented in concert with the CHCE's 10th anniversary.
"Dr. Somerville has been active in the worldwide development of bioethics," says Dr. Jaro Kotalik, Director of Lakehead's Centre for Health Care Ethics. "She has played an invaluable role in the study of the wider legal and ethical aspects of medicine and science, and we are thrilled to invite her to our campus to celebrate our Centre's continued success in disseminating information in this field of study. read more....>
February 18, 2008 ~ Thunder Bay ~ The Thunder Bay Kennel and Training Club will be hosting it's annual March Dog Obedience Trials on March 29 &30, 2008 at the CLE Coliseum. read more....>
February 12, 2008 ~ Thunder Bay, ON ~ Lakehead University is pleased to announce that its first Intellectual Property (IP) Policy is now in place. The Policy will work to clarify Lakehead researchers' rights and responsibilities related to Intellectual Property resulting from their research activities read more....>
February 12 2008 ~ Thunder Bay ~ Don Paterson, Chairman of the Board of TBayTel, has announced the appointment of Don Campbell as interim CEO of TBayTel replacing Peter Diedrich, who has been President and CEO since September 2006. read more.....>
February 5, 2007 ~ Thunder Bay ~ Lakehead University is gearing up for this year’s “Cutz for Cancer” fundraiser that is expected to raise thousands of dollars in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. read more....>
January 30, 2008 ~ Thunder Bay ~ The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) announced today that it will be stopping all visits until further notice.
Due to the Enteric Outbreak (symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) on three inpatient units, TBRHSC is taking aggressive precautionary measures to ensure that the health and protection of its patients and staff members is maintained. read more.....>
January 29, 2008 – Thunder Bay ~ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Robert Petrie, has advised City Council he will be resigning, effective March 25, to accept the position of CAO for the Town of Whitby, Ontario.
“It has been a pleasure to work with Bob over these past six years,” said Mayor Lynn Peterson. “He has made a significant contribution to helping Council build the foundation for Thunder Bay as one of the best-run cities in Canada. His successor will have a great base on which to build.” read more.....>
January 22, 2007 ~ After being asked to study Canada's mission in Afghanistan, former Liberal Member of Parliament John Manley came to the same conclusion I expected all along. Canada should stay in Afghanistan until the job is done, so long as other NATO nations show commitment to the mission. read more.....>
January 21st, 2008 ~ Duluth, Minn ~ Grandma’s Marathon has suffered a great loss with the news that two-time 
men’s champion Wesly Ngetich was killed today during ongoing violence in Kenya.
According to Race Results Weekly, the 34-year-old was shot in the chest with an arrow during fighting in his hometown of Trans Mara. read more.....>
January 20, 2008 ~ Thunder Bay ~ CanWest CanSpell, The Chronicle-Journal, and Lakehead University have partnered to host The Chronicle-Journal Regional Spelling Bee: read more....>
January 18, 2008 —T HUNDER BAY, ON ~ The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North today congratulated fifteen organizations throughout Northwestern Ontario on being selected to receive funding under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). This will ensure that seniors in Northwestern Ontario have the opportunity to participate and take an active leadership role within their communities.
Total funding of $333,525 is being provided for 16 projects throughout Northwestern Ontario. read more......>
January 16, 2008 ~ Duluth ~ Mayor Don Ness has begun the search for a new Chief Administrative Officer who will share his interest in organization development and focus on the three key items mentioned in his inaugural speech – service, innovation and accountability. read more.....>
January 14, 2007 ~ Thunder Bay, ON) ~This evening, Dr. Lynn Martin, Assistant Professor in Lakehead University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program, will be recognized by the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay as a Citizen of Exceptional Achievement (CEA).
The City's CEA awards were established to officially recognize citizens, groups, and organizations in Thunder Bay who have achieved special accomplishments in the areas of Culture, Sports, and Public Service. The CEA's Official Recognizing Committee will recognize Dr. Martin for receiving a 2007 Ministry of Health Career Scientist Award.
When asked how she felt about this honour, Dr. Martin says "It all feels a little surreal. Since moving here last summer, this community has been nothing by welcoming and supportive. I am very grateful to the City of Thunder Bay for this award, which not only means a great deal to me personally, but also professionally. The award brings attention to a program of research that I feel is very important, and which will have a big impact on mental health services in the province. I look forward to working with colleagues and community members, and appreciate any insight they might have on what the research priorities are in this region." read more.....>
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN helps Somalian fisherman
January . 7, 2008 ~ OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - ) - Earlier today, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown provided assistance to a stranded vessel carrying five people in the Gulf of Aden, about 58 kilometers off the coast of Somalia. read more....>