Keri Chase Foundation Kicks Off Calendar Sales

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THUNDER BAY – It is a sign of fall. The annual sales of calendars for 2012 for the Keri Chase Foundation are underway. Walmart of Thunder Bay hosted the release of the 9th annual 2012 Thunder Bay Superior Pets Calendar produced by the Keri Chase Foundation on the weekend. Mr. Ken Boshcoff, a Trustee of the Foundation…

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Read to your Children…It Pays Off

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THUNDER BAY – It is an idea as old as reading itself. When parents read to their children, and children read to their parents, it is the basis of a life long positive reading experience.

Honestly it is a great way to pry the kids away from the computer, and an even better way to get the older teens…

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PUSH Northwest – Emergency Exits

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THUNDER BAY – Many people have never experienced an emergency in their lives however it is comforting to know that the emergency exits do exist. If one is unable to use the exit provided it can be distressful.

Imagine you were in a fire and the smoke is quickly filling the room.

You reach the emergency exit only to…

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Krisha-Fest Set to Go on July 19th

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THUNDER BAY – Volunteers of the Krishna Culture Festival of India raise money for charity by sharing their love for Indian dance, music, drama and food . They present an evening of exotic entertainment followed by delicious vegetarian refreshments on Tuesday, July 19th,2011, at Marina Park in Thunder Bay. These artists are from USA,Canada,and India.

Dance and Drama: Young dancers…

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National Aboriginal Day Thunder Bay

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National Aboriginal Day Thunder Bay celebrations will take place on Tuesday, June 21st 2011 at Fort William Historical Park. Events will begin at 6:00am and Closing Ceremonies start at 9:00pm. This year our theme is to honour 2011 Year of the Youth. Come out to enjoy some food, music, dancing, drumming, booths and more! Admission is free…

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Eco-Superior Hosting Fund-Raiser to Support Shop Local

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THUNDER BAY – The non-profit environmental organization EcoSuperior has launched an initiative aimed at encouraging Christmas shoppers to think local and think green. Their new selection of gift baskets offers environmentally friendly options for Christmas giving, including an Eat Local basket featuring a selection of locally produced foods.

“We’re working with local vendors from the Country Market to offer a…

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EcoSuperior – Lower road speeds….

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THUNDER BAY – Are you ready to slow down? Do you want to get out of your car? Is saving the environment atop your agenda?

If you are hoping that city council will “Lower driving speeds, decrease road noise, air pollution, and the number and severity of road accidents”;

Then the candidates you are supporting should include; Ken Boshcoff, Iain Angus, Jay Stapleton, Darren Roberts, Norman Sponchia, Sharon Ostberg, David Nicholson,…

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“It has not been an open, transparent or timely process…”

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THUNDER BAY –  Members of the Nor’Wester Mountain Escarpment Protection Committee wish to publicly thank those councillors; Linda Rydholm, Aldo Ruberto, Joe Virdiramo, Mark Bentz, and Frank Pullia, who supported the goals and mission of the group to protect citizens of Thunder Bay and the Nor’Wester Mountain Range.

“Tuesday’s vote was 7 to 5, with much information still needed so…

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“The vote tonight was decisive and the debate on C-391 has now ended”

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OTTAWA – The vote tonight was decisive and the debate on C-391 has now ended.

By casting a vote against the motion from the Public Safety Committee, which was designed to kill C-391 and maintain the Long Gun Registry, I have a fulfilled the strong mandate given to me by the constituents of Thunder Bay – Rainy River on this issue.

I thank the people of Thunder Bay – Rainy River…

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The Port of Thunder Bay: A gre…

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The Port of Thunder Bay: A great community asset http://netnewsledger.com/?p=2370 #TBay #Great Lakes, #Seaway #Shipping #Maritime

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