CFIA Beef Recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding its recall of tainted beef originating from Alberta's XL foods.  That beef is believed to be contaminated with E.coli.  The new stores that were added to the recall include Thunder Bay's Real Canadian Wholesale Club and the Real Canadian Superstore.  It also includes No Frills and the Wholesale Club in Kenora, Extra Foods in Dryden, Marathon and Geraldton. Thunder Bay's Superstore says they've pulled the meat off the shelf already.

Kenora Fire Comes Close To School

There were four new fires in the region on September 13 including two in the Nipigon District and one each in the Districts of Sioux Lookout and Kenora.A fire of note was Kenora Fire Number 109 which started Wednesday within the city limits of Kenora. The fire was fought in a successful joint rapid response effort with the City of Kenora , the Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources FireRanger crews and CL-415 heavy waterbombers from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program. The fire spread rapidly in a forested area with multiple spot fires adjacent to schools and residential subdivisions. The Kenora Fire Department was supported by four Ministry of Natural Resources FireRanger crews, a helicopter bucketing, and CL-415/Air Attack birddog units.

Retracing Terry Fox's Steps

Curtis Hargrove, a young man from Alberta, is on a cross country run of Canada to raise money for cancer research by retracing the steps of his hero, Terry Fox, who had to stop his run in Thunder Bay in 1980. He is exprected to reach Thunder Bay on Sunday. Hargrove was in the news earlier this summer when Quebec Provincial Police charged him for running on the Trans Canada Highway.

Pickle Lake wants you to picnic

How about 100-thousand dollars in cold hard cash to fix up a popular tourist destination?  Pickle Lake is hoping to grab that cash as it's one of 5-communities in the running for the Schneiders 'Picnic Anywhere' competition.  John White is leading the local bid and says the community now needs your vote.  You can vote by going to Facebook and search the 'Picnic Anywhere Project from Schneiers'.

Sheelagh Hendrick gets promotion

The City has found someone to cover Crime Prevention Coordinator Amy Siciliano's maternity leave.  Spokesperson Karen Lewis says they've promoted from within.  Sheelagh Hendrick starts her new job September 19th.  Hendrick is currently the Deputy City Clerk.

Mac's Mart Robberies

Thunder Bay Police are looking into two separate robberies of Mac's Marts over the weekend.  It's alleged that a man pushed an employee in the Oliver Road store after he was confronted about merchandise that was hidden in his shorts.  Police say a woman armed with a syringe robbed the South Waterloo Street Mac's just before 1 Monday.  No one was injured and the woman made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Robbery victim is stable

The 90 year old victim of a robbery on Friday is in stable condition.  The elderly woman remains in hospital.  Police are asking for anyone who was in the area of Park Avenue near the Casino to contact them.  The robbery happened Friday evening at the Casino when a man believed to be in his 20's grabbed the woman's purse and pushed her to the ground.

Northern Lights School still has room

Over 20 educators have applied for the position as a head teacher with the Northern Lights Alternative School.  Spokesperson Carrie Gillies says they should make a hiring announcement in the coming days.  The school will open in September at it's Clarke Street location. They still have room for more students.

Same Sex Marriage Protest set for Mall

A local bath and beauty products store is fighting for same sex marriage in the United States.  Local couples are invited to a "kiss and tell" protest at the Intercity Mall.  The protest will take place at the Lush store in the mall this Saturday at 11:38 am.