Program Gets Glowing Review

City council is encouraged by the results of the managed alcohol program at the Thunder Bay Shelter House.Similar programs are currently taking place in four other cities across the country. Dr. Tim Stockwell is lead researcher and says participants are responding in a positive way and felt they were getting their dignity back.  Stockwell adds that compared to those not in the program there is a significant drop in time spent in police custody.

Young Champs Recognized

The Thunder Bay Chill U-15 boys soccer team are getting some recognition from city council for their provincial championship.  The team beat Western in September of 2013 in Oshawa. It is the only local club to win a provincial championship.

Christmas Wish Bag Campaign Launched

Dilico Anishnabek Family Care is in its fifth year of their Christmas Wish Bag campaign.  This year's goal is to fill six-hundred gift bags for kids in need  Tausha Esquega is Case Manager and says it's sometimes family's just need a little help.  Those looking to help have until December 13th to register.

Bob Rae Speaks at Confederation College

Negotiator for the Ring of Fire project Bob Rae does not agree with a rail line proposed by KWG Resources. Speaking at Confederation College today Rae says that road access is needed for the communities within the Ring of Fire, that includes five communities with no connection at all. Rae also touched on the education of Aboriginal students, saying more support is needed for students moving to bigger cities.