Two films made in T.BAY

Two more films have been produced and shot in Thunder Bay.  A movie about the Finnish Labour Temple created 40 jobs in Thunder Bay, while the feature length police drama 10-57 created 40 jobs as well.  The Provincial Government provided over 200 thousand dollars to the two local film companies.

Parliment Hill squabble

Thunder Bay Rainy River MP John Rafferty isn't giving up the fight for Northwestern Ontario's border communities. Rafferty alleges the Federal Government diverted 50 million dollars from the Border Infrastructure fund to beautify towns in the Minister's riding. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird took the time to answer and reiterated that they didn't misspend the funds. The issue was raised in Wednesday's session on Parliament Hill.

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.

Police charge 16 year old

A 16 year old man is charged in connection with a break and enter at a River Terrace home on Tuesday.  The minor is charged with Break and Enter, Possession of Stolen Property and Breach of Probation.  Police are investigating similar incidents in the John Street and Junot Avenue area.  Officers are investigating any links between this recent break and enter and the ones in the John Street area.

Woodcrest school set to expand

Woodcrest Public School will be expanding thanks to two million dollars in provincial funds.  Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro says the expansion is needed because of the growing student population.  Mauro adds the Principal of the elementary school is thrilled with the news.  The two million dollars for Woodcrest is part of a larger province wide announcement for schools across Ontario.

Confederation College gets a million

Confederation College is using a million dollars in provincial government funds to purchase more equipment for the new REACH building.  The REACH facility will have a simulated nursing and dental lab, jail cells, and mock court room.  The new training facility will be wired to communicate with the regional campuses across the Northwest.

Postal workers expect the government to step in

Thunder Bay's postal workers think it's only a matter of time before the government tables back to work legislation against them.  CUP-W Local 620 President Brenda Johnston says workers want to get back to work and thinks having the government step in isn't that bad of an idea.  Johnston says that would lead to arbitration which get negotiations back on track.

Air Canada workers picket in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay's Air Canada workers aren't happy with the government's plans to bring in back to work legislation.  Striking worker Brenda Lamerin says the Harper Government should keep its nose out of labour issues. Ottawa has served formal notice it could table back to work legislation within 48 hours.  Workers are picketing in front of the Thunder Bay Airport.

Joan Powell new Director

The Catholic School Board has a new Director of Education.  Former Superintendent Joan Powell will start her new gig August 1st.  Powell replaces outgoing Director John DeFaveri.

24 year old charged with tree felling

A 24 year old local man is charged with the destruction of Boulevard Lake's "Dead Man's Tree."  Police Spokesperson Chris Adams says they followed up on tips from the public.  The 24 year old is charged with mischief over five thousand dollars and will be in court on July 27th.

LU prof surprised by Canadian move

A political studies professor at Lakehead University says she is surprised by Canada's decision to recognize the Libyan rebels as the true government of the country. Laure Paquette thinks it might be premature given that the outcome of the civil conflict isn't clear enough. She believes that if somehow their leader, Colonel Gaddafi,  manages to make it out of this conflict, we can "kiss our Libyan oil good-bye"

Hepatitis C Treatment Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay has the second highest Hepatitis C infection rate in Ontario.  AIDS Thunder Bay is taking action and has launched a new treatment team program.  The treatment will work with a Hepatitis C Dr. and Nurse to provide treatments for people living with the disease.

Great Lakes Curling Tour announced

Curling teams in the region won't have to spend as much to travel to showcase their skills thanks to the Great Lakes Curling Tour. Spokesperson Pat Berezowski says the tour comes with the help of US curling. The tour is designed to make playing more convenient and less expensive.

PARO launches new site

You can check out PARO's services from the comfort of your own home. Executive Director Rosalind Lockyer says they've launched a new website at www.enterprisingwomen.ca. The website offers business advice, resources and networking. The new site was funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

NPI gets mandate

The Northern Policy Institute is taking shape.  The think tank will help create economic development initiatives for the region.  Minister of Northern Development Michael Gravelle says they've created the mandate of the institute.  Gravelle adds the NPI's location should be announced by the end of the summer.

Wolves recruit two

The Thunderwolves have added some big time beef to their line up.  The Wolves have recruited 6'3'' forward Jason Grecica and 6'1'' defenceman Luke Maw for the upcoming season.  Grecica is coming from the WHL and Maw played in OJHL last season. 

Dorion Turbine parts will soon hit the road

The long job of shipping parts from Thunder Bay's port to Dorion's Wind Park is about to get underway.  Harbour Master Guy Jarvis says the prep work is almost done and once the trucks start rolling it'll take about 2 and a half months to complete.  Jarvis says the final ship load of parts should arrive next weekend. 

No Charges in fatal collision

OPP aren't laying any charges after a fatal collision near Upsala.  Staff Sergeant Dan Peters say the car carrying a young couple and their 11 month old baby crossed the centre line Sunday and collided with a transport truck.  Peters says the man was 20 years old and the woman was 18.  No names will be released until the bodies are identified.

Airline strike hits home

A Thunder Bay man caught in the middle of the Air Canada strike says it's caused him some headaches. Rob Montague says his trip from Toronto was delayed almost an hour at Pearson International and says it was a bit of a scene .   Being a frequent traveller Montague says the strike is a big inconvenience for him.

Slew of Provincial funds announced

The Provincial Government is rolling out a slew of funding for Northwestern Ontario.  Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle says 8.6 million dollars is being used to offer training programs to First Nations.  16.6 million dollars will be used to improve cell service in the far north, and almost 5 million will go towards providing natural gas service to Red Lake, Balmertown and Cochenour.