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The Sixties Scoop was a continuation of the assimilation policies – Waboose

THUNDER BAY – Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose is concerned that the Attorney General of Canada sought and obtained a substantial award for court costs against two First Nation plaintiffs in relation to a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upholding an appeal by the Government of Canada

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Lakehead Region Conservation Authority AGM Held

THUNDER BAY – The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) welcomed the return of its Chair and Vice-Chair at its Annual General Meeting. Bill Bartley of the City of Thunder Bay was re-elected as Chairman, and Donna Blunt of the Municipality of Shuniah was re-elected as Vice-Chair. There were no other changes made to the

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Build It Now, Ask Questions Later – It is a chronic complaint in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – Guest Editorial – Build It Now, Ask Questions Later – It is a chronic complaint in Thunder Bay that whenever something new and great is proposed, there are always naysayers trying to “impede progress”. There is a very loose definition for “impeding progress” in Thunder Bay, however. Take any major capital

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Hamilton Product Dwayne Harvey Commits to Lakehead U Men’s Basketball

THUNDER BAY – Sports – Lakehead University Athletics Department is pleased to announce the recent commitment of 5’11” combo guard Dwayne Harvey to transfer to Lakehead University and join the men’s basketball program in September 2012. Harvey is a graduate of Cathedral High School in Hamilton (2009) from which he signed with NCAA Division

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The Combined Forces Organized Crime Unit makes major drug bust in Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – On January 20, 2012 Thunder Bay Drug Enforcement Officers commenced an investigation involving a cache of illegal drugs. TBPS report, “The investigation continued, and on January 23, 2012 James Allan Maki, a 27 year old Thunder Bay resident was arrested while operating his 2004 pickup truck. In the vehicle

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Post-Racial Society? Not Yet: Poll Shows ‘Stark Racial Divide’ Still Exists in America

THUNDER BAY – Claims that the United States entered a post-racial era with the election of Barack Obama are premature, according to political scientist Pearl Ford Dowe of the University of Arkansas. Her research shows that stereotypes stigmatizing African Americans and Latinos remain strong. “According to the Blair-Rockefeller Poll, the presence of the first

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The FBI Wants In On Social Media Monitoring

WASHINGTON – Crimebeat – The United States’s premiere law enforcement organization is looking to develop an early warning system for domestic and global threats drawing on information from social networks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation released details of the planned system in a request for information from private contractors who are qualified to help

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Healthbeat – Northern Ontario School of Medicine Hosts Northern Constellations

THUNDER BAY – Healthbeat – On January 20-21, 2012, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its first annual faculty development conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Entitled “Northern Constellations,” the conference was designed by three planning committees to include an extensive program of workshops and interactive sessions aimed at addressing the professional development

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We have to move Ontario’s apprenticeship program out of the 1970s – Tim Hudak

THUNDER BAY – Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak says, “We have to move Ontario’s apprenticeship program out of the 1970s into the 21st century, just like seven other provinces have already done”. Under Hudak’s plan, the control for Apprenticeship programs would shift toward educational institutes, like Confederation College. “Right now the system is confusing,

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Things are not looking good for students these days – Michael Snoddon

THUNDER BAY – Guest Editorial – Things are not looking good for students these days. Tuition fees are higher than they have ever been, and the average student graduates with tens of thousands of dollars in debt. It‘s almost as though there were never recognition in Canada that access to education should be

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Canada has economically outperformed most industrialized countries – PM Harper

DAVOS SWITZERLAND – Leader’s Ledger – Thank you Professor Schwab for that kind introduction, I also want to thank you particularly for the invitation to speak here that you extended to me earlier this year. But more than that, Professor, you have made the World Economic Forum an indispensable part of the global conversation

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It’s time to get back on track – Toronto Mayor Ford

THUNDER BAY – Leader’s Ledger – Thunder Bay’s Bombardier plant has an almost symbiotic relationship with the Toronto Transit Commission. The streetcars and light rail cars made in Thunder Bay are rolling on the tracks of the TTC’s lines taking commuters to their destinations. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is looking to make changes to

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Michael Somppi of the National Development Centre – Thunder Bay off to Europe to Compete

THUNDER BAY – Sports – Michael Somppi of the National Development Centre – Thunder Bay is one of seven cross country skiers selected to represent Canada at the OPA and Scandinavian Cup races in early February. Somppi and the Canadian Team heading to Europe will be competing in 7 races over 10 days against

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Spruce Grove RCMP request the public’s assistance in investigation into Jolene Cote Homicide

SPRUCE GROVE – Crimebeat – RCMP request the public’s assistance on the investigation into the Jolene Cote Homicide, The investigation has revealed that on October 12, 2011 at approximately 6:57 p.m., Jolene Cote attended the Edmonton Soccer Centre located at 175415 – 106 A Avenue to participate in a soccer game. At approximately, 9:49

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Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come Address to First Nations Crown Gathering

OTTAWA – Leader’s Ledger – Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come Address to First Nations Crown Gathering in Ottawa on Tueday. Fellow Chiefs, National Chief, Prime Minister, Brothers and Sisters: The National Chief has asked me to say a few words about economics and governance. What I have to say comes from the experience of

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The prophecy says that it will be the Ogichitaa that will bring us out – Shy-Anne

THUNDER BAY – Are your kids always watching music videos? Glued to Youtube to listen to music and watch their favourite bands, singers or rappers? Maybe instead of watching they might like to be in a music video? In Thunder Bay’s growing music and video production scene, there are opportunties to do just that.

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The faster a patient with cancer is treated

THUNDER BAY – Healthbeat – The faster a patient with cancer is treated, the greater the chance for a successful treatment. In Denmark, implementing a national fast track system for cancer patients reduced the waiting time between a patient’s initial meeting with a health care provider and their first treatment by four weeks when

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Study links instability in the home and school performance in adolescents

THUNDER BAY – Healthbeat – It is a study that likely confirms what many people already believe, research continues to support a connection between instability in the home and school performance in adolescents. A new study published in the January issue of Sociology of Education takes the research a step further by exploring how

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Canadians are likely to get a full measure of the Harper Government

THUNDER BAY -Editorial -Moving forward from the Crown First Nations Gathering will require more engagement, more discussion and solid steps toward action. There were some positive signs yesterday. One was that Prime Minister Harper stayed for the entire day. The Prime Minister was scheduled to depart after giving his speech to the Gathering. Staying

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Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Criminal Intelligence Unit are alerting the public about a telephone scam

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – There are many different ways that scam artists try to separate innocent people from their money. The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Criminal Intelligence Unit are alerting the public about a telephone scam. In the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, a report had been received by police in Eabametoong First Nation during the weekend

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Nishnawbe-Aski Police Cat Lake Detachment Take Action on Drugs

CAT LAKE – Crimebeat – The community of Cat Lake First Nations has declared a state of emergency over the issue of prescription drug abuse. The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Cat Lake Detachment members assisted the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau in executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence located on the Cat

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Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Move into Social Media with Training with Guelph Police Service

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – Across Northern Ontario, where the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) officers patrol communities across this vast region of Ontario, thousands of residents are online. In fact with the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Broadband effort, the goal will be having more of the communities on high-speed fibre-optic Internet access. Many of those

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Kindergarten Registration Week is February 6 to 10

THUNDER BAY – Kindergarten Registration Week is February 6 to 10 at Lakehead Public Schools. Children who will be four on or before December 31st can register for Junior Kindergarten. Children who will be five on or before December 31st can register for Senior Kindergarten. Please note that if you have a child attending

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