The pressure is on to establish a Framework agreement with the Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples and the Province. OCAP President Brad Maggrah says it's one of the topics he will bring up at their Annual General Assembly on Sunday. Maggrah says they have 9-districts across Ontario, and is calling on folks to write to their MP's regarding issues facing off-reserve aboriginals.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Sharp Brings Cup Back
Thunder Bay is getting another visit from Lord Stanley's legacy. The Stanley Cup is in the City Friday and is being brought here by Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Sharp. The cup and Sharp will be at the Fort William Gardens from 12 until 2 tomorrow. The last time Sharp brought the cup to the City was July 2010.
Debt Clock In T.Bay Friday
NOSM Gives Out Grants
Charges Laid In Algoma/Clavet Collision
Ciao Festa Italiana
The annual Festa Italiana takes place this weekend. It's a chance to experience that country's culture and food. Organizer Benny Melchiorre (Mel-Chore-ee) says the popularity of the event continues to grow. This year's event includes Pino Gioia from Italy and they'll be drawing for a trip for two to Italy on Monday at 10 pm. The Italian Society of Port Arthur event is on this Sunday and Monday at the Italian Cultural Centre on Algoma.
Pricey Hydro One Project
Low Fire Hazard
Not much work lately for Ministry of Natural Resources fire crews in northwestern Ontario. The cool and damp weather has knocked down the fire hazard to low across the region. There are 33-active fires in Northwestern Ontario. 30 of the blazes are being monitored and 3 are under control.
Dryden Meeting With Concerned Businesses
Jury Makes Recommendations
The jury in a coroner's inquest into the death of Gustavo Argueta is back with a list of recommendations to prevent similar deaths. The 24 year old was killed in June 2011 while inspecting a bridge over the Mackenzie River. They deliberated yesterday and are recommending the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities develop and implement a standardized, mandatory training program for people working on elevated platforms. The jury is asking the Ministry of Labour to develop regulations that require people already certified on those platforms be retrained and recertifed after a certain period of time. The Construction Industry is also being asked to hold daily meetings that discuss the day's specific workplace objectives in order to address safety concerns.