OFAH likes Gravelle

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is applauding the appointment of Michael Gravelle to the Natural Resources portfolio. Spokesperson Lezlie Goodwin says they look forward to bringing up their concerns to him. Gravelle will also remain as the Minister of Forestry.

NAN wants stand alone Ministry

The Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation isn't happy with the new provincial cabinet.  Stan Beardy says there needs to be a stand alone agency for First Nations.  Kathleen Wynne is now the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Housing, and Aboriginal Affairs.

New scholarship at LU

Lakehead University is launching a new 12-thousand dollar scholarship.  Recruiter Robert Perrier says the citizenship scholarship will help retain Northwestern Ontario students.  The eligible student must take part in their community and have an 85 percent average.

Trans Gender Health Training for NWO

Northwestern Ontario physicians will be receiving training from Toronto on trans gender health issues. NorWest Community Health Centre Executive Director Wendy Talbot says they're teaming up with Rainbow Health Ontario.  The training will take place at the end of October and again in the middle of November.

New Diabetes Centre Open

Diabetes patients in the City will have better access to care now that a new facility is open.  The Diabetes Health office will act as an insulin pump training centre.  The new location has a telemedicine room to provide regional consultations.

2nd Mac's Mart robbery suspect has been arrested

Thunder Bay police have made a second arrest in relation to recent Mac's Mart robberies.  Officials say a 24 year old man was arrested today after police arrested 25 year old Darcy Belmore yesterday.  The name of the latest suspect won't be released until his court appearance tomorrow.

Gadahfi death an enormous victory: LU prof

There is celebration in the streets of Tripoli after Libya's Prime Minister announced the death of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Reports say he was shot in Sirte. Lakehead University political science expert Laure Paquette calls it another big victory for the rebels and means the focus can be on hunting down Gadhafi's sons.  Paquette also calls it a victory for Prime Minister Harper and other NATO leaders.

Thunder Bay 45th most entrepreneurial friendly city in Canada

The Mayor is happy with a 45th place ranking in terms of Thunder Bay's attractiveness in bringing in Entrepreneurs.  Keith Hobbs says the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses latest list of the top Entrepreneurial cities in Canada shows we are on the right track.  Hobbs says when you look at the list most of the top cities are in Alberta or Saskatchewan and as far as Ontario is concerned we finished 4th.  Hobbs says we are in a perfect position to climb the list with the help of a boom in the mining industry here.

Arrest made in Mac's robberies

City police are confirming they've made an arrest in connection with three recent Mac's Convenience Store robberies. They say 25 year old Darcy Belmore of Thunder Bay, has been charged with 3 counts of robbery. Detective Sgt.Don Lewis says there's still one more person they want in connection with the case. Lewis attributes the arrest to old fashion police work.

Tidy Trays taking off

A Thunder Bay entrepreneur is seeing his dream come true.  Dan Cheal is the inventor of Tidy Trays, a reusable high chair tray cover.  Cheal says the major American retailer, Walgreens, will be stocking his product in all it's 81 hundred stores in the States.

Gravelle looks at a change

Thunder Bay's Michael Gravelle is  going to stay in cabinet but in a different role.   Premier Dalton McGuinty will officially name his cabinet today and it will  include 22 ministers down from 28. Gravelle gives up his Northern Development position to Rick Bartolucci while taking on Natural Resources and keeping the Forestry post.

Hyer doesn't want more seats in the House of Commons

Thunder Bay Superior North MP Bruce Hyer doesn't think we need more seats in the House of Commons.  A recent report suggests the Harper Government could add 13 more seats for Ontario but Hyer says that won't fix Parliament.  Hyer says adding more seats would be like adding more deck chairs to the titanic.  Hyer says proportional representation is the only solution that will give all voters a true voice.

Meeting about Deer on Thursday

Council will find Thursday night how the public feels about  the deer population within city limits.  Enforcement Officer Ron Bourret says they want to know what area residents think they should do to manage the population.  Bourret says most people are fed up with the deer.  The meeting starts at 6 at the Waverley Resource Library.

Williams back as MOH

After a six year absence, Dr. David Williams is taking over the helm of the Thunder Bay Health Unit.  As Medical Officer of Health, Williams says his first task is to reintroduce himself to the staff and find out what their goals are.  Williams was working with the Provincial Government in Southern Ontario during his absence from Thunder Bay.

Pap test blitz

Regional Cancer Care Northwest wants to see more women get a pap test to check for cervical cancer.  Dr. Heather McLean says they're holding a cervical cancer screening blitz next week.  To make an appointment call 684-7787.

Greenstone opens new administration building

Greenstone is unveiling its new Administration building.  The new energy efficient building was designed to accommodate the amalgamated Council and administration.  A Grand opening ceremony will take place at 5 o'clock.

Mac's officials to discuss security

Officials of Mac's Convenience Stores are coming to Thunder Bay next week to discuss security concerns at the stores following a string of robberies. Spokesperson Sean Sportun  says they'll be working with local store owners to help improve security along with meeting with police and the Crime Prevention Council.

Abitibi Bowater issued orders

The Ministry of Labour has issued a number of orders to Abitibi Bowater. Spokesperson Matt Blajer says they're investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday.  Two people were injured after a maintenance crane dropped a machine hood on them.  The injured workers are now out of the hospital.

Fire on Burriss destroys garage

An investigation is underway to find the cause of a garage fire at 83 Burriss Street.  The Thunder Bay Fire Service says it happened just after midnight. One vehicle was lost.  While it took a short time to get it under control, it took firefighters some time to completely put it out. No one was hurt.

Mac's store robbed again

City police are looking for the person responsible for yet another overnight Mac's store robbery.  This one took place at the  May and Northern location at around 3 o'clock this morning.  Police say that a man wearing a bandana to hide his face and brandishing a knife stole cash and cigarettes.   No one was hurt.