JNT Pounds Italy, Advance to Semi-Final

THUNDER BAY, ON  ------     July 30, 2010  -----  The Junior National Team booked their ticket to the semi-finals of the World Junior Baseball Championships with an 11-1 mercy-win over Italy. The game was never in doubt as the JNT offence put on their finest display of the tournament. The win propels the JNT into a semi-final match with Chinese Taipei who earlier in the day knocked off the Netherlands.   read more.....>

PARKS CANADA HIRES STUDENTS TO PROMOTE LAKE SUPERIOR NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA

NIPIGON, ONTARIO, July 29, 2010 – Parks Canada is pleased to have five local students stationed in tourist information centres along the north shore this summer helping to promote the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area.

Charmaine Beaulieu, Visitor Information Student Supervisor, works out of the Parks Canada office on the ground floor of Nipigon’s Tourist Information Centre. The four Student Visitor Information Officers are working out of the visitor and tourist information centres in the communities of Terrace Bay, Schreiber and Nipigon, and one is working at the Terry Fox Lookout and the Thunder Bay Pagoda.   read more.....>

JNT Fall to Chinese Taipei, Will Play for Bronze

THUNDER BAY, ON -----  July 31, 2010 --- Pitcher Lo Kuo Hua threw a complete game 3-hitter as the Junior National Team lost the semi-final game of the World Junior Baseball Championship to Chinese Taipei 3-1. The JNT will play for the Bronze Medal against Cuba who earlier in the day was upset by Australia in other semi-final by a score of 2-1.

The JNT had their best chance to make a comeback in the game in the 8th inning when they were down by 2 runs. Rowan Wick (North Vancouver, BC) hit a double off the wall in right field and that was followed by a Justin Atkinson (Surrey, BC) walk giving the JNT 2 runners on with nobody out.   

Boys of Summer

THUNDER BAY, ON ----   July 31, 2010 ----  Baseball has taken over the city in recent weeks. While there are several events going on this article is about the provincial Little League Championships, hosted by the Current River Little League at Thunder Bay’s Waddington Park.

By design or perhaps by accident, our city has some of the best baseball facilities. Waddington Park has five diamonds alone, and the new washroom facilities will be ready about a week after the tournament is done. What makes this all work is the community spirit of the city’s various neighbourhoods and the volunteers, who come out and officiate, man the concessions and do the organizing. Jim Hunt coach of the Kingston Colts was impressed with the quality of the organization that went behind the provincial tournament.   read more......>

Team USA edges Korea, 4-2

THUNDER BAY, Canada –- July 31,2010 ----  Marcus Littlewood in photo,(Saint George, Utah) smacked a two-out two-RBI double in the ninth inning to lift USA Baseball 18U National Team over Korea 4-2 at Baseball Central Saturday. USA improves to 6-1 in 2010 IBAF World Junior “AAA” (18U) Baseball Championships with the victory.

John Simms (The Woodlands, Tex.) pitched seven strong innings, allowing two runs, both unearned, on just two hits with six strikeouts. John Hochstatter (Danville, Calif.) earned the win after pitching the eighth frame in relief. Dillon Maples (West End, N.C.) earns the save retiring Korea in the ninth.   

Chill needed extra time to defeat Michigan Bucks

THUNDER BAY, ON ---- July 31, 2010 ---– The Thunder Bay Chill needed extra time to defeat the Michigan Bucks, but two goals from striker Brandon Swartzendruber ensures the Chill will be taking part in the 2010 Premier Development League (PDL) Championship weekend.

In what was a very physical match, each team entered the half with several cautions but no goals. After trading several scoring chances in the second half, the Bucks Kenny Uzoigwe scored in the 79th minute to give his team a 1-0 lead. The goal brought the Chill to life, and it did not take the home side long to equalize. Zetroy Robertson headed a pass to Swartzendruber who turned and shot, tying the game in the 83rd minute. Regulation time ended, and the two teams would be going to extra time in front of a nervous Chapples Park crowd.   

Team USA falls to Cuba, 3-2

THUNDER BAY, Canada –-Cuba edged the USA Baseball 18U National Team 3-2 Friday afternoon in front of more than 3000 fans at Port Arthur Stadium. USA falls to 5-1 in 2010 IBAF World Junior “AAA” (18U) Baseball Championships and is eliminated from medal contention.

 A.J. Vanegas (Alameda, Calif.) tossed eight innings allowing two runs on five hits with a team-best 13 strikeouts.  Vanegas’ 13 punch-outs ranks second all-time in U.S. history, just two shy of the record 15.

 Phillip Pfeifer (Knoxville, Tenn.) suffers the loss allowing the go-ahead run in the final frame. The two U.S. hurlers combined to strike out a team-best 15 batters Friday.   read  more......>

Semi Final Match-ups Announced

THUNDER BAY, ON -----   July 30, 2010 ----  The match-ups for Saturday’s semi-final action at the 2010 IBAF World Junior Baseball Championship have been announced, along with an important schedule change and broadcast information for the tournament.

Team Canada, 5-1, will face the Chinese Taipei at 7:00 pm at Port Arthur Stadium after defeating Italy 11-1 in Quarter-Final action Friday night.  Chinese Taipei, also 5-1, advances after defeating the Netherlands 4-2 at Baseball Central Friday afternoon.  The other semi-final matchup features Cuba, 4-2, against Australia, also 4-2, at 2:00 pm at Port Arthur Stadium.  Cuba defeated Team USA 3-2 in a thrilling contest Friday afternoon at Port Arthur Stadium, while Australia surprised South Korea with a 5-4 win at Baseball Central.    read more.....>

Pirate’s Cove Children’s Festival

THUNDER BAY, ON ---- July 30, 2010  ----  In conjunction with the arrival of the Tall Ship Bounty, the Heart of the Harbour BIA is proud to host the Pirate’s Cove Children’s Festival on  Wednesday, August 4 from 12pm – 8pm. on St Paul street

This free event is fun for pirates and mermaids alike!  The Festival will be located on St. Paul Street at Red River Road and will feature a large craft area, Undersea Adventure and Pirate inflatable bouncers, entertainment, a kids costume party,a“treasure hunt”, interactive booths and  The Science North Cool Science Caravan will also be at the event with 6 interactive booths.    read more......>

Step Closer to Permanent Fix of Lakes Dredging Crisis

DULUTH, MN ---- July 30, 2010  --– The end of the crippling dredging crisis on the Great Lakes moved a giant step closer today when a key House committee approved legislation requiring the federal government to spend all the tax dollars it collects for dredging on dredging rather than use nearly half to balance the budget - at least on paper. 

Section 2007 of H.R. 5892, the Water Resources Development Act of 2010, mandates that all tax revenues annually deposited in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (“HMTF”) be used to dredge the nation’s deep-draft ports and waterways.  Because the government does not spend all the tax dollars it raises for dredging, the HMTF currently has a surplus of more than $5 billion   read more....>

Chill Down London 1-0
THUNDER BAY ON, ---– July 30, 2010  -----   The Thunder Bay Chill advance to the 2010 Premier Development League (PDL) Central Conference Finals as they defeated Forest City London 1-0 on Friday night. In front of a home crowd at Chapples Park, Thunder Bay, the Chill squandered numerous chances on goal to extend their lead, but held on to book their place in the Conference Finals on Saturday night against the Michigan Bucks. read more......>

 JNT  Claim First Place

THUNDER BAY, ON  -----   July 29, 2010   -----   After trailing the Czech Republic the entire game, the Junior National Team clinched first place in their pool when Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, ON) who started the game on the bench, hit a 2-0 fastball over the left fielder's head to score Philip Diedrick (Ajax, ON) and Jalen Harris (Toronto, ON) giving the JNT an 8-7 win.

"I was just trying to stay calm," said Pompey. "I knew we had tied the game (with at least a sac fly) but then the ball started to drift away from the fielder and I knew it was over."   read more

Swartzendruber Earns Chill Annual Awards

Thunder Bay, ON ---  July 29, 2010  --– The Thunder Bay Chill hosted their annual awards dinner last night, Wednesday, July 27th, at the Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites. The night featured a gala dinner, volunteer recognition, recap of the season, and individual player awards based on performance in the 2010 Premier Development League (PDL) regular season.  read more......>

Cancer spurs hope ride

THUNDER BAY, ON  ----  July 28, 2010 ----  Horse enthusiasts are gearing up to ride for a cause.  The third annual Spur the Cure will be held on August 7, 2010.  The event will raise funds for the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.  100% of the funds raised will stay in Northwestern Ontario to support world-class cancer care at Regional Cancer Care.   read more....>

Five home runs in win

THUNDER BAY, Canada -- July 28, 2010  --- Daniel Camarena (Bonita, Calif.) tossed five shutout innings to propel USA Baseball 18U National Team over France 16-0 Wednesday morning. USA posted team-best five home runs to improve to 5-0 in the 2010 IBAF World Junior "AAA" (18U) Baseball Championships.

 Camarena (1-0) rendered just two hits in five shutout frames. The left-hander struck out four and did not issue a walk.

 "Daniel pitched outstanding today and was extremely efficient," said pitching coach Butch Chaffin. "These kids are special and we are excited to advance to the medal rounds and carry this momentum into Friday."    read more....>

Manitoba man Void Outdoors Card fined

THUNDER BAY, ON ----- July 28, 2010 ------  A Manitoba man has been fined $2,500 for using an Ontario resident Outdoors Card.

 Paul Laderoute of Winnipeg pleaded guilty under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

 Court heard that on April 11, 2009, conservation officers on routine patrol on Osbourne Bay in Eagle Lake checked Laderoute’s fishing and hunting licences and found both a current and expired Ontario resident Outdoors Card.  read more.....>

Full Circle Lake Superior Expeditions

HERON BAY, ONTARIO, ---- July 26, 2010 --– Mike Link and Kate Crowley, a retired couple from Duluth, Minnesota, are hiking around Lake Superior this summer to raise awareness and appreciation of the largest freshwater lake in the world. On Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 7 pm a presentation about their journey and experiences so far will be made at the Visitor Centre in Pukaskwa National Park.

Lake Superior’s shoreline stretches across more than 2575 kilometres (1600 miles). Kate and Mike, along with their support team, have traveled more than halfway around this majestic body of water. Last Thursday, July 22nd, they stepped into a voyageur canoe at the mouth of the Michipicoten River to paddle to Hattie Cove in Pukaskwa National Park. This part of their journey will take them along the longest stretch of undeveloped coastline on Lake Superior, and the Great Lakes.  read more....>

Team USA, defeats Italy 10-0

THUNDER BAY, Canada –- John Simms (The Woodlands, Tex.) struck out 11 in six shutout innings to lead the USA Baseball 18U National Team over Italy 10-0 Sunday in USA’s second game of the 2010 IBAF "AAA" (18U) World Junior Championships. USA scored 10 runs on eight hits to defeat Italy in seven innings due to the 10-run rule, improving the U.S. to 2-0 in pool play. 

Simms (3-0) was dynamic in six shutout frames, posting his second double-digit strikeout game in four outings this summer. The right-hander worked efficiently allowing just two hits and issuing just one walk. Dillon Maples (West End, N.C.) tossed one scoreless inning to seal the victory.  read more.....>

Longtin Seeks PC Nomination Thunder Bay-Superior North

THUNDER BAY, ON  -----  July 26, 2010  ----   Richard Longtin announces his bid to win the Thunder Bay-Superior North Conservative Nomination Thunder Bay, July 23 2010: Richard Longtin has advised the Thunder Bay Superior North Conservative Riding Association and various media outlets that he is putting his name and candidacy forward to replace Mike Auld.

 Longtin who is no stranger to the political realm, having served as Lakehead University Student Union President for two terms and having worked for Tim Hudak leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party and on Parliament Hill for Diane Finley thinks he can win this seat for the conservatives.  read more......>

Pfeifer tosses seven shutout innings

THUNDER BAY, On –- Ju;y 26. 2010 ----- Phillip Pfeifer (Knoxville, Tenn.) shoved seven shutout innings to anchor the USA Baseball 18U National Team over Chinese Taipei 10-0 Monday in front of 2413 fans at Port Arthur Stadium. USA scored 10 runs on a 15 hits to improve to 3-0 in the 2010 IBAF World Junior “AAA” (18U) Baseball Championships.

Pfeifer (4-0) was magnificent in a complete game effort, allowing just two hits and striking out eight. The left-hander baffled the Chinese Taipei hitters all night pounding the strike zone.   read more.....>

Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r)

WASHINGTON, D.C. --  THUNDER BAY, ON -----  July 26, 2010 ---   Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death ReportedThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny(r) portable baby recliners. CPSC is investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, Mich. who died in a Nap Nanny(r) that was being used in a crib. According to preliminary reports, the infant was in her harness and found hanging over the side of the product, caught between the Nap Nanny(r) and the crib bumper.  read more.....>

JNT Edge Defending Champions

Thunder Bay, On  --- July 25, 2010 ----   Philip Dierdrick (Ajax, ON) drilled an opposite field grand slam in the top of the 1st inning and the Canada Junior National Team hung on to beat Korea 5-4. The win moved the JNT's record to 2 wins and 1 loss in the tournament with two round-robin games remaining.

"That definitely was the biggest hit of my career," said Diedrick after the victory. "I was just trying to go with the pitch. I knew they weren't going to come inside on me, so I just went with it."   read more....>

Team USA downs Australia 4-2

THUNDER BAY, On,  --  July 24, 2010  ---  A.J. Vanegas threw six innings and allowed just one run to propel the USA Baseball 18U National Team over Australia 4-2 Saturday in USA's first game of the 2010 IBAF "AAA" (18U) World Junior Championships. Michael Lorenzen (Anaheim, Calif.) led Team USA with a pair of hits and RBI, improving the U.S. to 1-0 in pool play.
A.J. Vanegas (Alameda, Calif.) earned the win pitching six strong innings allowing just one run on four hits with eight strikeouts. John Hochstatter (Danville, Calif.) earned the save tossing three innings and rendering just one run.

Lorenzen paced the U.S. attack with 2-for-2 performance, two walks and two RBI. Marcus Littlewood (Saint George, Utah) added two hits and one RBI, Tony Wolters (Vista, Calif.) added a hit and RBI to round out the U.S. attack.  read more.....>

Chill Drop Final Game to Thunder 

THUNDER BAY, ON  –---   July 25, 2010 ---  Despite out shooting their opponents twenty to five, the Thunder Bay Chill (12-2-2) lost their final game of the regular season 2-1, to the Rochester Thunder (10-3-3).

Rochester took the lead in the 41st minute, when midfielder Chris Andre scored for the visitors. The Chill equalized in the 54th minute, courtesy of Brandon Swartzendruber. With the strike, Swartzendruber is tied for the league lead in goals with fourteen. Finn Jor scored the winning goal for the Thunder in the 78th minute, much to the disappointment of the home crowd at Chapples Park.    read more.....>

Chill Close out Season at Home

(THUNDER BAY ON --– July 22, 2010  -------  The Thunder Bay Chill (11-1-2) enter into their last weekend of regular season play with a chance to clinch the Premier Development League (PDL), Heartland Division Title, as  they host the Rochester Thunder (9-2-3) in a two game weekend series. The Chill currently sits atop the standings with 35 points, however; with two victories, the Thunder can snatch the division lead away from the Thunder Bay side.

The games will take place at Chapples Park, Thunder Bay, on Friday, July 23rd, 2010, and Saturday, July 24th, both kicking-off at 7:30 p.m. (EDT).  read more  ......>

Desperate Bear with plastic pail on its head

THUNDER BAY, ON  ----   July 21, 2010 -----  Residents of a Summer Cottage community just east of Thunder Bay are very upset  about the MNR being unable to rescue a young bear with  a  plastic jar lodged on the head.

Last week the bear was spotted  on highway 11 17 about 30 km east of Thunder Bay.  Workmen doing highway construction work  tried to remove the jar from the bear head unsuccessfully.  When residents on this past  Monday contacted Bear Wise they were told that they had received a   number of calls about the bear.   read more....>

LRCA NSSA Enhance Fish Habitat on McIntyre River

THUNDER BAY, ON ------   July 20, 2010  ----  North Shore Steelhead Association Partners with Conservation Authority to Enhance Fish Habitat on McIntyre River.

An erosion control project, about to get underway on the McIntyre River, will include an innovative habitat enhancement component.

The McIntyre River, near Central Avenue and Riverside Drive, suffered significant erosion following a major storm in June, 2008.  The on-going erosion will eventually threaten the stability of Riverside Drive; therefore, measures to slow the deterioration of the riverbank are being undertaken by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA).    read more ......>

 Rare 4,600-year-old Ontario burial lifts lid on prehistoric Canada

THUNDER BAY ON   --- July 20, 2010  --   A 4,600-year-old burial has been discovered in a remote corner of northern Ontario Canada – and could hold the key to how ancient Canadians lived. The remarkable find has been made at the mouth of the Bug River, near Big Trout Lake, Ontario. Today the region is home to the Kitchenuhmaykoosik Inninuwug First Nation, an indigenous tribe numbering around 1,200.

The discovery was made by First Nation fishermen as water levels fell at the lake, exposing the burial. The site is currently being handled by an archaeological team from Lakehead University, Thunder Bay. The discovery is particularly rare as Canadian ethics laws largely forbid excavations.    read more.....>

SAULT STE. MARIE CANAL HOSTS DAVID THOMPSON BRIGADE

 SAULT STE MARIE, ONTARIO, July 20, 2010 – Perhaps a common sight 200 years ago, the landing of the 2010 David Thompson Brigade at Parks Canada’s Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site on July 27th is sure to raise some eyebrows – and paddles – as the costumed paddlers plan to salute spectators watching their arrival.

Activities will commence on July 27th at 1pm with the David Thompson Brigade scheduled to land between 4 pm and 5 pm. The voyageurs will meet with visitors and present an historical talk, then will set up their camp and welcome new paddlers joining their expedition to Montreal. Events will continue through to 8 pm and will include a barbecue from 1 pm to 7 pm with burgers, sausages and drinks available for purchase.   read more....>

Let's Come to our Census

THUNDER BAY, ON ----  July 19, 2010 --- The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) urges the federal government to reconsider its decision to eliminate the mandatory long form questionanaire.  Lori Lukinuk, 1st Vice President of OPSBA, says it provides vital information for trustees around the province to make sound decisions based on reliable data.  It is particularly important here in the North.  Lukinuk supports NOMA and her provincial trustee association in their efforts to encourage the federal government to bring back the long form.

School boards make sound policy decisions based on current, accurate, and reliable data. The federal government's recent decision to eliminate the census's mandatory long form questionnaire undermines access to a whole range of valid information about Canadian society.  read more.....>

EcoTax on Hold

THUNDER BAY, ON ----   July 20, 2010  ---   This morning, Dalton McGuinty's Liberals announced they are scrapping their recently announced eco-tax,imposed while Ontario families were celebrating Canada Day.

Tim Hudak and the Ontario PC Party were first to pledge to scrap this unnecessary tax grab, which had absolutely nothing to do with protecting the environment.

Once Tim Hudak shone a light on the eco-tax, other glaring issues came to light: partisan Liberal insiders again leading "arms-length" agencies that took money from Ontario families; A tax implemented so badly that even sophisticated retailers couldn't figure it out; and a minister who simply could not and would not explain why this tax was necessary, or where the money was going.  read more.....>

JNT Blanked by Taiwan

St. Cloud MN- Three pitchers combined to strikeout fourteen JNT batter's and the Taiwanese used two, 2-run innings to shutout the JNT 4-0. The afternoon contest at Faber Field was the second-to-last exhibition game that the JNT will play before the start of the World Junior Baseball Championships in Thunder Bay, beginning July 23rd.

"We didn't play that bad but we got beat in all facets (of the game)," said JNT Head Coach, Greg Hamilton (Ottawa, ON). "They out-pitched us, out-hit us, and outplayed us on defence."  read more....>

2011 Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards

THUNDER BAY ON  -----  July 19, 2010 ----  Music and Film in Motion (MFM) is gearing up for the eighth annual Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards program.  Today marks the official opening of this year’s submission period.

Submission period for the 2011 Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards now open!

The music award categories for 2011 are Best Album by a Solo Artist, Best Album by a Duo or Group, Best Songwriter, Best Engineer, and Best Vocal Performance on a Recording.   read more...> 

JNT Too Much for All Stars

Saint Paul MN - July 17, 2010 ---  For the third time in four games the JNT was forced to sit through a delay. This time the game had started as scheduled but lightning forced a stoppage that last for 40 minutes. The short break in action was not a factor as the JNT prevailed with a 7-4 victory against the Twin City High School All Stars.

Jesen Dygestile-Therrien (Montreal, QC) got his second start of the pre-world's tour and looked dominant through three innings. Therrien would have continued to pitch in the game but the delay caused by the lightning ended Therrien's afternoon pre-maturely. Therrien had only allowed one base runner when he gave up a single while striking out 2 batters.  read more......>

Labour & Delivery driveway Closed Until the 23rd

THUNDER BAY, ON -----  July 18, 2010 ----   Angioplasty Suite Renovation and Patient Short Stay Expansion From 7:30 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2010, to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will close the Labour & Delivery driveway and entrance to all traffic due to the Angioplasty construction project.

During the Labour and Delivery entrance closure, all obstetrical patients are asked to enter the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre via the Emergency Department.  A Labour and Delivery nurse will be stationed at the Emergency Department Security desk to conduct an assessment of these patients and ensure that they are safely transferred to the Labour and Delivery Department.    read more.....>

JNT Edge USA in Saint Paul Finale 

Saint Paul MN ---  July 18, 2010 ---  After losing to Team USA two nights earlier, the JNT were able to get some solid pitching and timely hitting to defeat the Americans 4-3. This brought to a close the Saint Paul portion of the pre-world's tour as the JNT creep closer to the start of the World Junior Baseball Championships in Thunder Bay beginning July 23rd.

"I thought we did what we had to do," noted JNT Head Coach, Greg Hamilton (Ottawa, ON). "I thought we did well in all three elements of the game."  read more....>

Hobbs Taxpayers Deserve A Break

THUNDER BAY, ON ---  July 17, 2010 Thunder Bay Mayoral candidate Keith Hobbs strongly supports the return, to taxpayers, of the excess monies gained through the Debenture Tax that was initiated in support of the Regional Hospital. Hobbs feels that Thunder Bay residents certainly deserve to be compensated by way of a tax savings, particularly in light of the fact that Thunder Bay is among the highest taxed municipalities in Ontario.

When asked to comment, Mayoral candidate Hobbs said "I wholeheartedly agree with this, and would further add that having knocked on doors from Current River to Westfort, the message is resonating loud and clear that property taxes are not only excessive, overall City spending is out of control".   read more.....>

Peregrine Falcon Survey Underway

THUNDER BAY, ON ----  July 17, 2010  ----  According to the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists website, prior to the 1960's, the Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus anatum, was a summer breeding resident of Lake Superior's north shore. This continental subspecies vanished from their rocky eyries, primarily as the result of man's use of agricultural pesticides (DDT and its metabolites) in the environment.

In 1973, the Canadian Wildlife Service and the University of Saskatchewan initiated the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Program. In 1989, the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists, with support from the Ministry of Natural Resources, launched Project Peregrine in an attempt to reintroduce this species to the Superior north shore.   read more....>

CENSUS Changes WILL HAVE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO

THUNDER BAY, ON  – July 17, 2010 ----  The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is adding its name to the list of groups from across the country expressing concern about the recent Federal Census decision.

 “The recent announcement that Statistics Canada will discontinue the use of the mandatory long-form questionnaire during the 2011 Census in favour of a voluntary National Household Survey is of great concern to NOMA members,” says Anne Krassilowsky, NOMA President.  “This Government decision is troubling because of its significant potential negative impact to our collective capacity to conduct reliable, accurate analysis of municipal issues.”  read more....>

 Chill and Foxes Battle to a Draw

Thunder Bay, ON –  July 17, 2010 ---- The Thunder Bay Chill's missed chances came back to haunt them, as their sixth game win streak ended Saturday night with a 1-1 draw against the Real Colorado Foxes. The Chapples Park crowd witnessed a Chill team come out flat, and go down a goal in the first half, as Mike Martin latched on to a Josh Fallin pass in the 22nd minute to put the Foxes up 1-0.

In the second half, the Chill carried most of the offense, led by Brandon Swartzendruber who missed countless chances to even the score line. Finally, in the 55th minute, Gustavo Oliviera placed a free kick on to the head of Nolan Intermoia, who glanced the ball into the back of the net.   read more....>

Deer Tick Tests Positive for Lyme Disease In Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY, ON  -----  July 12, 2010  For the second time this year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has received laboratory confirmation that a deer tick found locally has tested positive for Lyme disease.  While the first positive deer tick was found on a dog, this latest tick was found on a human who picked up the tick within the city limits. This is just the second positive test for Lyme disease in a tick since the Health Unit started monitoring and testing in 2005 and the first for a tick found on a human.  read more.......>

Paper Mill Owner-Operator Fined $125,000

Fort Frances, Ont. -July 12, 2010 ----   Abitibi Consolidated Company of Canada, owner and operator of a paper mill in Fort Frances, was fined $125,000 on July 9, 2010, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that caused injuries to two workers and a student.

On August 20, 2008, two electricians at the paper mill were changing the power box for part of a paper machine. The power to the box was locked out. The power to the cabinet containing the box was not shut off or locked out. As the electricians removed the power box, they noticed a cable inside the cabinet that needed to be moved. One of them reached into the cabinet with a tool to remove a clamp holding the cable in place. The tool made electrical contact with a live conductor inside the cabinet and this created an arc flash. This caused another arc flash from the live conductors overhead.  read more......>

Genesis Genomics Renamed Mitomics

THUNDER BAY, Ontario, July 12, 2010 - Mitomics, world leader in research and development of mitochondrial genome-based products to improve clinical insight and therapeutic decisions, today announced that its shareholders have voted to change the company name from Genesis Genomics Inc. to Mitomics Inc., effective immediately. The change is being implemented as the company begins commercialization of the Prostate Core Mitomic Test(TM) based on its Mitomic Technology(TM) platform in the United States this year.  read more.....>