AIS Ship Tracking Announced THUNDER BAY, ON ` March 22, 2008 ~ Lake Superior News today to proud to announced that you are now able to track ships approaching the ports of Thunder Bay and Duluth using our AIS system.  You will be able to see what ships are in port and which one are moving around in the harbour. Shipping is very important to the economic well being of these two western Lake Superior communities.   read more....>  Lake Superior News Survey: Please take a moment and complete our Survey. Which will help us provide the news you are most interested in. read more...>

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.  read more....> 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.  read more....>   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.  read more.....> 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:  read more....> 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.  read more....>  Westgate Colligate presents “Bye Bye Birdie”   THUNDER BAY ON. -  May 6, 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!  read more....> 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  read more...> 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.  read more....>   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.   read more....> 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.   read more.....>  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.   read more.. > 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.  read more....>  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.   read more....> 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.   read more....>

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.  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....> 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.   read more.....>    Prostate Ride for Dad THUNDER BAY, ON. - MAY 8, 2008 - Thunder Bay - 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.  read more....>     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.  read more....>  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).  read more.....> 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.   read more....>  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.   read more....> 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.  read more.....>    $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.  read more....> 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 . read more....>   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....  read more....>