Thursday, December 8, 2011
Our MP's are in the dark when it comes to the multi-plex
Our MP's say they haven't been involved in the city's bid for Multi-Plex
Funding. John Rafferty says he wanted to help out but didn't hear from
the city. Bruce Hyer says no one from the city contacted him and until
that happens he won't get involved in the project.
The Beacons have been lit
The Beacons on the Waterfront are being tested. The LED lights could be seen scrolling in morse code yesterday evening and they were visable from good distance away.
Letter shows Hobbs got off with a warning
We now know a little more about what the province's Civilian Police Commission had to say about how it disciplined our mayor. A letter from the Commission to Police Services Board Chair Joe Virdiramo essentially shows that Mayor Keith Hobbs received nothing more than a verbal lashing for his "technical breach of confidentiality". It says he was told what's discussed behind closed doors stays behind closed doors. The letter says the Mayor was spoken to at length about conflicts of interest and was told to educate himself on the rules on how board members are to conduct themselves...and finally the letter says Hobbs should treat his fellow board members better.
Locals weigh in on Attawapiskat
United Way still needs another million
The United Way campaign is still just under a million dollars short of its goal with 25 days to go. Just over 1.5 million dollars has been raised so far.
Housing starts up slight in November
2011 should close out on a decent note for new housing construction in Thunder Bay. Government figures from Canada Mortgage and House show detached housing starts in November are ahead of the 10 year average. Meantime 2011 is the strongest year for the construction of new row houses, apartments and condos in since the early 90's.
Past Legion President on Japan's apology
Japan has apologized to Canada over it's treatment of Second World War Prisoners. Roy Lamore is the former local legion President and says an apology is an easy way out. Lamore adds you have to accept it regardless because it happened. Japan apologized Thursday for the harsh mistreatment of Canadian prisoners. Lamore notes there are still some POW's still living in the City.
LU Award nominations open
Hydro Crews close west lane of Dawson Road
Thunder Bay Hydro is closing down the west bound lane of Dawson Road. Crews are working in the area of Hilldale Road and Hazelwood Drive. The lane closure will take place in the day only and will move as the work progresses down the road.
P.A. man gets military award from G.G.
NOMA on Environment Report
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is tearing a strip of Ontario's Environmental Commissioner. In his most recent report, Gordon Miller suggested the Caribou Conservation Plan would have only a limited impact on local communities. NOMA Vice-President Dave Canfield says Miller has his facts wrong.
Manitou Apartment fire last night
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