There will be wireless Internet available at Lakehead University. The school's executive have approved installation in the main student areas. Vice-President Michael Pawlowski says it'll take over a month to get rolling. He expects it should be ready after the Christmas break. A recent online survey showed almost 80 per cent of students who voted favoured wi-fi on campus.
Thunder Bay police are warning seniors about a new scam circulating through the city. Seniors are receiving calls from a person claiming to be a lawyer representing their grandchild who needs money. The person asks the senior to send a money order without talking to other family members. Police say this is a scam and anyone who gets a phone call similar to this should hang up and call police.
Some dog owners are blaming irresponsible dog owners for problems at the off leash dog parks. Bob Guse owns a small Chihuahua cross and says he often see people bring their big dogs to the small dog park. Guse says its up to dog owners to follow the rules. Guse says it only takes a second for a big dog to kill a little one owners need to keep that in mind. Last week a small dog was killed by a bigger dog at the Beverly and Winnipeg Park.
Kenora OPP have completed the investigation into the dead body found at a hotel. Officers say 30 year old Allan Henfrey died of complications from ongoing health issues. His body was found in his Hotel room Wednesday morning.
Another Thunder Bay based Airline is being purchased. Two months after Bearskin Airlines was bought by a Manitoba based company, Thunder Airlines is following suit. The company is being purchased by Bravo Air based out of Elliot Lake. The agreement will see Bravo take over all Thunder Airlines operations by the end of this year.
The PARO Centre for Women's Enterprises have handed out its 2010 Business Women of Distinction awards. The winners included Erika Maki of A Spa for You, Jean Paul of Jean Paul Photography, Sharla Brown of Journey to Wellness, Marcia Aprin of All the Daze Productions, Loretta Shymko of Loretta's Hand Knits and Linda Bruins of An Extra Hand.
Kenora OPP are investigating after a man was found dead in a hotel room. Staff at the hotel called police yesterday morning when they found the man. Police haven't released any names or cause but say an examination is being conducted.
Questions are being raised concerning pet safety at the off leash dog parks in the city. One pet owner says her Chihuahua was killed by a bigger dog at the Beverly and Winnipeg Street location. The parks are designed to allow dogs to run free and mingle with other dogs. Animal Control officials are investigating.
A bombshell from city police. An 11 year veteran of the police force is facing 12 charges in relation to the province's Sex Offender Registry. Police say over a 5 year period in which she was in charge of the registry locally, a number of records were falsified. Charged with Breach of Trust is 43 year old Constable Toni Grann.
The waiting game may soon be over. There's word that T Bay Tel may be ready to roll out it's new TV service sometime this month. It will provide competition for TV cable and satellite companies. The city owned utility isn't saying anything for now.
The Ministry of Labour is still investigating last week's industrial accident on Court Street. A 60 year old construction worker was pinned to a wall by a back hoes bucket. Spokesperson Matt Blajer says they are still working on finding out what went wrong. Blajer says they've ordered Bruno's to stop work and provide a compliance plan.
A new development in the Horizon Wind lawsuit saga. The City of Thunder Bay has asked a Toronto court to have the 126 million dollar lawsuit go to arbitration instead of litigation. The court date is set for January 13th. City Lawyer Rosalie Evans says if Horizon agrees the matter could be fast tracked; however Horizon has gone on record saying they won't take that route.
Wildlife are on the move during this time of year, and the MNR wants you to be cautious on area highways. Moose and deer are active at dusk and dawn because they're looking for mates and food. Conservation Officer Ross Johnston reminds the public to take extra care where roads cross water or wooded corridors.
The Lakehead Nurse Practitioner clinic is open for business. The new facility offers four nurse practitioners and is electronic medical record ready. The clinic will be able to care for 3 thousand 200 patients.
Thunder Bay Police are looking for one man after he stole some money from a cab this morning. Police say the theft happened just before 7:30 in the 800 block of Castlegreen Drive. The K-9 unit was called in after the suspect fled into the woods. No arrests have been made at this time.
The City saw a small dip in new housing starts last month but so far 2010 has been solid. October saw 25 new housing starts, which is slightly less than last year but still higher than the 10 year average. Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Analyst Warren Philp says overall we're in good shape. So far this year there have been 181 single family starts. Philp attributes the increase in housing starts to a good resale market.
A 22 year old Thunder Bay man is going to jail for the beating death, in April of last year, of a man who was his friend. Jessie Patrick George has been sentenced to 7 years in prison, but with time already serve, he will actually be spending about 4 years in a federal institution. George plead guilty in Superior Court to a charge of manslaughter in the death of 19 year old Joseph Kakeway
The City of Thunder Bay is getting a report on funding the 2011 Special Olympics Winter Games. The local committee is asking for over 13 thousand dollars. The money is to be used to offset the costs of transportation. The committee is responsible for the transportation of all coaches and athletes to all of the sport venues and activities. The money is for the use of 3 buses from Thunder Bay Transit. Council is going to make a decision on whether or not to approve the request in two weeks time.
The Thunder Bay Counselling Centre is kicking off Credit Education Week with a public launch at the Intercity Mall Tuesday at noon. The group hopes to educate consumers how to manage their money. Counsellor Bev Dunnil made a presentation to City Council Monday night. Dunnil says they want residents to make a budget and stick with it. A series of free financial training programs and workshops will be provided this week.
The McGuinty government is getting input on a new 10 year plan for funding road, sewer and building projects. Infrastructure Minister Bob Chiarelli believes it would be very valuable to people who manage our school boards, hospitals, colleges and universities. Chiarelli was in Thunder Bay to get input on the proposal. Both the Lakehead Public School Board and the City of Thunder Bay say the ten year plan is a valuable tool.
Thunder Bay's Police Chief is calling it quits. Bob Herman announced today that he's planning on retiring effective July 7th next year. Herman says he's been in discussions with the police services board since September and his decision has nothing to do with Keith Hobbs being elected as Mayor. Hobbs has been highly critical of Herman's opinion on safety in the city. In the press release Herman says he feels extremely privileged to have served the community over his 30 plus year career. Meanwhile Hobbs wishes Herman the best and says he has been a very dynamic officer during his career.
