Friday, February 15, 2013
OPP Move Worthwhile In Kenora
It's been several years since Kenora handed over policing services to
the Ontario Provincial Police. It's a move that our Mayor Hobbs is
openly discussing for Thunder Bay. Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield says in
his community it has been a worthwhile move...so far. Canfield says in
2014 the OPP will become the highest paid police service in the
province, and they don't know what the impact will be yet.
No Injuries After Apartment Fire
Fire damage is limited to the bedroom of a 7th floor apartment at 335 Adelaide Street in Current River after a blaze that took place just before noon Friday. The cause is not known and no one is hurt because the apartment wasn't occupied at the time
Provincial Grants For Three Businesses
Three local businesses are benefiting from provincial government grants totalling over 400 thousand dollars. The bulk of that, 300 thousand, is going to Nu-Tech Metals to allow the company to expand its shop. Gollat Contracting is getting over 80 thousand dollars for renovations while Unveiled Bridal Boutique is getting 25 thousand dollars for improvements.
WinterFest About To Begin
It's time to celebrate winter on the waterfront as the first ever WinterFest is being put on by the city at Prince Arthur's Landing on Family Day. Organizer Sophie Best says the highlight of the day will be the snow sculptures that will be worked on this weekend. There will also be all kinds of outdoor snow activities including a toboggan hill, curling and pond hockey along with the skating rink. Activities begin at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon and ends with a fireworks display at 8 pm.
No Stand Alone Building For New Cyclotron
Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day
It's a condition that is so rare that only three children have it in
Thunder Bay. It's called Angelman Sydrome and Leia Portfors is one of
the Mothers of a child who has the neuro-genetic disorder which affects
both sexes. Today marks the first annual International Angelman
Awareness Day.
Woman's Death Ruled Not Criminal
The Death of a 23 year old Kasabonika Lake First Nation woman is not the
result of any criminal offence. That's the conclusion of an O.P.P.
investigation after Nishnawbe-Aski Police asked the O.P.P. to step in
and assist. Lena Anderson died while in police custody on February 1st
of this year. Meanwhile the Regional Coroner's Office says an inquest
will be conducted to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.
City Man Wins Big At Grand Portage
One Thunder Bay man is celebrating a huge winfall. A long-time patron of
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino won a whopping 330-thousand dollars U.S.
on a progressive slot machine on Tuesday. It's believed to be the
second largest payout in the casino's history and the man, who wanted to
remain anonymous, said "It's going to make life a whole lot easier."
Bordercats Announce Five Players
The Thunder Bay Bordercats are announcing their first five players
committed for the upcoming season. Outfielders Cory Kay and Tyler
Duplantis are coming back for another year. The team also signed
shortstop Joey Hawkins, third baseman Jason Vosler and pitcher Jordan
Church. The team will play their home opener on June 1st.
Thunderwolves Hockey Team Faces Elimination
The Lakehead University Thunderwolves hockey team are facing elimination
Friday night in game two of their series against Waterloo. The team
fell 7-2 in the opener of their O.U.A. quarter-final on the road and
will now need a pair of wins at home in front of the Gardens faithful.
Interim Coach Mike Busniuk says everything that could've gone wrong for
the Thunderwolves did in game one and they'll have to re-focus quickly
in order to stay in the playoffs.
L.U. Volleyball Team Heads Into Playoffs
It's a one game elimination playoff and anything can happen. The
Lakehead University women's volleyball team are back in the post-season
for the first time in seven years and travel to York for a game on
Saturday night at 6 o'clock. The 9-9 Thunderwolves are the underdogs
playing the 17-1 Lions but did win 6 of their last 8 games and are
coming off an upset of the #4 ranked team in the country, Ottawa, last
weekend.
L.U. Wrestlers Head For Provincials
The O.U.A. wrestling championships begin tomorrow in St. Catherines.
Lakehead University Head Coach Brock Curtis says the women will be in
the running for a provincial title with their toughest competition
coming from Western and hosts Brock University. Weigh-ins are today and
Curtis says the men's team will try and qualify at least five wrestlers
to move on to the national championships from this weekend.
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