Public voices their displeasure with proposed project

There were plenty of people giving Horizon Wind a piece of their mind at last night's open house. Neebing area resident Barbara Smith says she's disappointed Thunder Bay Council didn't put a stop to the wind farm project. Smith says she's lived in Thunder Bay for eight years and are planning to move because they feel council isn't addressing their concerns about the horizon wind project.
Meanwhile, Councillor Linda Rydholm was impressed with last night's turn out of over a hundred people. Rydholm wants to see the wind power company answer the public's concerns. Council is currently waiting for the company to answer some of their questions before they proceed with approving the location of the turbines.

Horizon Wind holds two public meetings this week

Horizon Wind Farm expects to hear from Thunder Bay City Council by the end of the month.  The final two public consultation sessions are being held this week.  C.E.O. Tony Zwig says they're taking the concerns of the public seriously.  The wind power company President says if they hear of any legal wrong doings they will take that into consideration and make changes to their wind park proposal.  Zwig adds they'll be providing the province with the data gathered from the public meeting as part of its review process.

Meanwhile,  There was at least one man in favour of the project.  Reiner Ficker says people need to hear both the pros and the cons of the wind farm.  Ficker adds the project will bring money to the municipality of Neebing and that would be greatly appreciated.

Go Green Fair coming to Thunder Bay

Earthwise Thunder Bay wants its residents to be more environmentally friendly.  The city group is holding its first "go green expo" this fall. The event will feature workshops and exhibits from local green companies.  For more information log onto www.earthwisethunderbay.com

McKellar Place open for seniors

The Northwest Community Care Access Centre is accepting applications for its transitional housing for seniors. 75 spots are available at the seniors apartment in McKellar Place. St. Joseph's Care Group President Tracy Buckler says tenants of McKellar Place will be guaranteed a supportive housing apartment at the Centre of Excellence for Integrated Senior Services. The McKellar Place spots are partially funded by the Northwest Local Health Network.

Caribou Ride happens Sept. 12th

One of the city's newest charity events is back on again. The second annual Caribou Ride for the Northern Cancer Fund is set for September 12th. Organizer Bob Stewart says 350 cyclists will be riding 20 and 50 kilometre routes. Stewart says the goal is to raise over 20 thousand dollars. Pictured left to right: Dave Pinner, Bob Stewart and Jeff Hupka

Final open houses on Horizon Wind Farm tonight

Horizon Wind's big wigs will be in town tonight. The final two open houses for the proposed Big Thunder Wind Park are being held tonight and tomorrow. Project Co-ordinator Nhung Nguyen and C.E.O. Tony Zwig will be mingling and talking with people in attendance.

High interest in the Bounty

Thousands of people are lining up today to get a first hand look at the HMS Bounty at Pier 3 of the Thunder Bay Marina.   The tall ship is attracting interest from both locals and visitors.  In fact,  the first person in line was Steve McLean of Chicago.  He says he and his family delayed their trip just to take a look at the ship which is docked here until Thursday.    Tours take place until 8 pm this evening.

City police had a busy night

There was another armed robbery at a city Mac's mart this morning. Police say just after midnight a man held up the north May street store. No one was hurt and the man was last seen running east bound down the lane behind the store.


Police also had to 2 women who got lost in the Shuniah mines area. Police say the women were walking a dog at around 9:30 when they got lost and called police with a cell phone. Officers located the women just before midnight.

Bounty sails into Thunder Bay

There's excitement among ship lovers in Thunder Bay. The HMS Bounty sailed into the harbour Tuesday as people watched from vantage points at Hillcrest Park and Marina Park. Captain Robin Walbridge says it was a great trip here.   He says the Great Lakes system is his favourite place to sail.  The Bounty is open to the public from noon until 8 Wednesday.  It's docked at Pier 3 at the Marina.  Here's the sound of the Bounty cannons as they were shot off at the Marina by the crew.

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Power to south side should be restored by 5:30

There are still several hundred Thunder Bay Hydro customers without power on the south side. It follows a lightning strike around quarter to one this afternoon. Hydro's Eileen Dias says the outage was substantial. Customers affected are in the Arthur, Piper, Selkirk and Marks street areas and should have all power restored by 5:30 this afternoon

Kenora OPP taser two people

It's not something that happens everyday in Northwestern Ontario.  Kenora OPP Constable Dave Cain says they used a stun gun on two people following the Friday night Harbourfest Concert.  Police tasered two crowd members who they believe were preventing officers from breaking up a fight on the harbourfront. Cain says charges will be laid against the two people.

Storm blasts south side

City crews were busy Tuesday afternoon cleaning up damaged caused by a storm during the lunch hour.   A city worker says evidence shows that tree limbs were downed by lightning.  Top:  Tree destroyed at Vickers and Donald Streets.  Middle:   Tree limb knocked down at Miles Street at Paterson Park.  Bottom:  Tree hit on Arthur Street

Power outage hits south core

Power was out to a large area of the south downtown core this afternoon.  Thunder Bay Hydro says it was due to a lightning strike at around quarter to one. Hydro spokesperson Eileen Dias says at the height of the outage there were 3 thousand customers without power.  That number was reduced to 500 by 1:35.   They expect all power will be back by 5:30 pm.

The Brian Stevenson era: Day one

Brian Stevenson is getting used to his new surroundings. Stevenson is the new president of Lakehead University and today was his first day on the job. Stevenson says he has 5 major goals including keeping costs in check, improving connections between LU and the community, achieving academic excellence in teaching and research, developing a strategy to promote the institution to more students from other countries and connecting to the community.   As for wireless internet access at the university, Stevenson says he will consult with the community starting next month and make a decision from there.

NAN gets money for youth program

Thunder Bay area youth will learn life skills thanks to 120 thousand dollars in provincial funding. Nishinawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy says they'll be using the money to offer lifeskills to the Girl Power Wolf Spirit Warrior Program. Beardy adds the program helps increase self-esteem, foster healthy relationships, and promotes healthier lifestyle choices.

Best brings money for health promotion

Six Thunder Bay area community groups will be sharing over 474 thousand dollars in provincial funding.  Ontario's Minister of Health Promotion Margarett Best was in Thunder Bay for the last three days and announced the funding this morning.  The Nishinawbe Aski Nation will be utilizing 120 thousand dollars for its "Girl Power Wolf Spirit" program.

HMS Bounty set to arrive Tuesday

 

Keep a close eye on the harbour Tuesday because you'll get a chance to see the HMS Bounty's arrival. Coordinator Kerry Berlinquette says it should arrive Tuesday afternoon and you can get up to the hour updates on when it will arrive at http://www.bountyarrival.webs.com/. The public will be able to tour the ship Wednesday from noon to 8pm for three dollars per person.

Festa makes its mark

There's nothing like a spaghetti eating contest at an event that celebrates Italian culture.   In this case it's the Festa Italia which was held at the Italian Cultural Centre on Algoma Street over the weekend.    Hundreds showed up to have some food along with enjoying music and  entertainment.

Early morning robbery

Thunder Bay police say a robbery took place in the area of Dease and Mackienze this morning.


A 50 year old man—who suffered a bloody nose from the incident— told police he was approached by two young males. They starting punching him and then took his wallet.

Police searched the area but no suspects were found

World Junior Baseball Championships are a complete success

The Medals were handed out and the final speeches were said and as the dust settled, Thunder Bay can stand proud after a very successful tournament. Organizer Warren Philp says ticket sales went well beyond what was expected and all the teams and International officials had nothing but good things to say about the tournament and Thunder Bay. Philp says the volunteers did a tremendous job and all the fans should give themselves a pat on the back for showing the world how great Thunder Bay is. Jeff Halverson says he was hoping to sell between 20 to 25 thousand tickets and ended up selling over 45 thousand which was a very pleasant surprise.