The Alzheimer Society of Ontario is introducing their new wandering safety program for people with dementia called "Finding Your Way". Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay Executive Director Alison Denton says the program is beneficial for the people of Thunder Bay because of the city's northern location. Denton says the Thunder Bay Alzheimer Society will be able to offer the program to those who need it.
A local music legend, has passed away. Roy Coran, the leader of the well known Big Band, and owner of the iconic Coran's music store died yesterday. Coran's daughter, Debbie Anderson says her father's life was music. He was 83 years old.
The Fort William First Nation is hosting their first mining conference on Monday and Tuesday at the Fort William First Nation Community Centre. The conference will focus on informing people about job requirements and job opportunities within the mining sector. Topics such as careers for women in mining and aboriginal mining will also be discussed.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the revamped plan for skills training in yesterday's federal budget won't impact individual provinces. Rickford says the new plan is a co-operative effort. Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa says the plan appears to remove much of the flexibility needed to meet the specific labour market needs of Ontario.
Tonight at 8:30, local residents are encouraged to take part in Earth Hour, an hour long event dedicated to raising awareness and helping protect the environment. Eco Superior spokesperson Raphael Shay says little energy saving actions add up to make a big difference. Shay says with daylight saving time, it won't be as dark, but reducing energy use will still help the environment.
