Premier Wynne To Visit City

Premier Kathleen Wynne is coming to Thunder Bay tomorrow.  It's her first visit to the city since becoming premier.  According to a notice from her office she will be at YES Employment Services in the morning and touring the Resolute Mill in the afternoon.

State Of Emergency Continues On FWFN

The Fort William First Nation remains in a state of emergency as the result of weekend rains.   Chief Georjann Morriseau says about 80 people remain away from their homes and there is still no firm time on when they will go back.     She says their homes need to be cleared by health officials before the evacuees can return

Back To Work At Construction Site

It's back to business at the construction site of the new courthouse on the city's south side.   Matt Blajer of the Ministry of Labour says one week after last week's crane accident, the whole site has been deemed safe after the stop work order was lifted yesterday. Blajer says the ministry is continuing its investigation into what caused the crane to tip over

Well Owners Advised To Boil Water

The Health Unit is strongly advising well owners in any areas affected by this past weekend’s high water levels to boil your water before you drink it.   Officials say well water used for brushing teeth, making baby formula, washing foods and cooking should also be boiled.

PARO Gets More Money

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is giving just over 352-thousand dollars to PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise.  PARO Executive Director Rosalind Lockyer says the three year grant will be used to provide training for would be young entrepreneurs in Northwestern Ontario. Lockyer says the money will go along way with covering the costs of salaries, training opportunities and producing materials for their training programs.

Fire At Mobile Home Park

No injuries to report after a fire on Pamona drive off Rosslyn Road this morning.  One fire official  says it started in the crawl space of a mobile home.  Captain Chris Beaucage says damage is minimal and that the floor of the home never caught fire.   The cause is under investigation.

Kenora Says No To More Lake Front Cottages

Kenora City Council has voted against a moratorium for developments on Black Sturgeon Lake.  Dan Olscamp, president of the Black Sturgeon Lake Property Owners Association says the lake is at a critical point.   Council has confirmed the city will include water testing on the lake as part of the 2014 budget.

A Tale of Three Mayors

The Mayors of two cities that were devastated by flooding last year are getting together tonight to share their experiences. Don Ness of Duluth, MN, and our very own Keith Hobbs will share their stories about springtime flooding in their communities. Salvation Army Major Roy Langer will also be discussing the forest fires that ravaged Slave Lake, AB. "A Tale of Three Mayors" Red Shield fundraising dinner will be held tonight at the Valhalla Inn.

Nukes Designation Antiquated: Hobbs

The Mayor says it may be time to change the city's designation as a so called "nuclear free zone"   It was passed by a previous council, but Keith Hobbs suggests it's only symbolic right now.  He says if you only knew what went through Thunder Bay Bay on the highways there's lots of nuclear material that comes though.  Hobbs calls the designation antiquated.

Students Enter The Den

It's time to enter the den for five would be high school entrepreneurs to strut their stuff.  Caralee Rousell of Thunder Bay Ventures says the 5  are vying for cash prizes if the judges chose their business proposals. She says they include beef jerky and dog treats. The presentations are taking place at Hammarskjold High School starting at 1 o'clock this afternoon

Former CIBC Investor At Hearing

A former Thunder Bay financial advisor is before a National Discipline Hearing this week in Toronto.  Pirkko Ann Ramsay is facing allegations that say she borrowed funds from two clients without their knowledge and misused it.  Ramsay was a CIBC Investor Service Representative.

Tactical Service Unit A Boon To Police Force

Thunder Bay's 14 member Tactical Service Unit is talking up their recent accomplishments.  Sgt. Rino Belcamino spoke to members of the Police Service Board today and says they offer one of the most successful K9 units in the Province.  They are also the only hostage rescue unit in Northwestern Ontario.

Police Services Board Roundup

Thunder Bay's Police Chief says the force's 2013 budget is on the right track.  JP Levesque presented a financial update to members of the Police Services Board earlier today.  The nearly 36 million dollar budget is operating in the black.  Meanwhile,  A drug abuse treatment centre in the City would like 12 unclaimed bikes from the Police Service.  They've asked for the bikes for the 16 to 25 year old First Nation Youth who stay at their facility.  The Police Services Board is working with the treatment centre and will consider the request.

New Board Member?

Thunder Bay's Police Services Board should have a new member soon.  A position is open ever since Deborah Johnson's term expired at the last board meeting.  Chair Joe Virdiramo says the Attorney General will hopefully make an announcement soon.  Virdiramo says hopefully the Attorney General received lots of applications.

Zone Watch Deadline May 27th

The City's Police Service is pleased with the number of people who have applied for their new online "Zone Watch" program.  Spokesperson Chris Adams says 62 applications have been sent in so far.  The deadline to apply is May 27th.

Hudak Has Plans For Ring Of Fire

Ontario's PC leader says he would make changes to advance the Ring of Fire.  Tim Hudak says his party would make 4 key changes including putting a Minister in charge of the mining project.   Hudak believes the Ring of Fire can be to Ontario what the Oil Sands are to Alberta.

Resolute Refuses To Sign "Draconian"Deal

Resolute Forest Products is refusing to sign on to the new Boreal Forest Agreement effectively killing the proposal. The deal was designed to prevent the over-harvesting of trees.  Spokesperson Seth Kursman says it would have had a detrimental affect on communities and First Nations throughout the north. He says the demands from  many environmental groups were draconian and would have lead to the cancellation of company projects in Ignace and Atikokan. The deal had been signed by seven environment organizations and 19 forest product companies in Canada

Hyer Objects To Radio Station Move

A local MP is wading into the fight to keep the radio station in Marathon operating out of that community.  Bruce Hyer says he has filed an objection with the Canadian Radio and TV Commission over the plan by Dougall Media to have the station broadcast all programming out of a studio here in Thunder Bay.  He joins MPP Michael Gravelle who has also fired off a letter to the CRTC objecting to the plan.

City Dodges Rainfall Bullet

City officials are expressing extreme relief that we were spared from heavy rains overnight.  Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Chair Bill Bartley we dodged a bullet.  He says, as a result,  the flood warning for the city has now been lifted.  Bartley says while there has been some localized flooding the city is being spared because of the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway.  There are still some roads in the city that are closed due to flood damage and they will reopen after repairs.

5 To 10 MM Of Rain Last Night

Environment Canada says the City saw an additional 5 to 10 millimeters of rain last night and not the 70 mm that was originally forecasted.  Meteorologist Arnold Ashton says we'll see the rain go away later in the day.  A severe rainfall warning for the region ended over night.