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'Nobody is too far gone': northern Ontario woman in alcohol, addiction recovery calls for more resources Tara Johansson says she was stuck in a “vicious cycle” of alcoholism and addiction for years. Now, she’s helping others seek recovery in Thunder Bay, which has the highest opioid-related death rate in Ontario. She shared her story with CBC Thunder Bay, and is calling for more support to help ... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/tara-johansson-thunder-bay-recovery-9.7296789?cmp=rss

'Nobody is too far gone': Thunder Bay, Ont., woman in alcohol, addiction recovery calls for more resources Tara Johansson says she was stuck in a “vicious cycle” of alcoholism and addiction for years. Now, she’s helping others seek recovery in Thunder Bay, which has the highest opioid-related death rate in Ontario. She shared her story with CBC Thunder Bay, and is calling for more support to hel... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/tara-johansson-thunder-bay-recovery-9.7296789?cmp=rss

'Nobody is too far gone': Thunder Bay, Ont., woman in alcohol, addiction recovery calls for more resources Tara Johansson says she was stuck in a “vicious cycle” of alcoholism and addiction for years. Now, she’s helping others seek recovery in Thunder Bay, which has the highest opioid-related death rate in Ontario. She shared her story with CBC Thunder Bay, and is calling for more support to hel... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/tara-johansson-thunder-bay-recovery-9.7296789?cmp=rss

Clone of Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Monday, Aug. 10 There are 112 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) issued Sunday night. Here's the latest on the situation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-aug-10-9.7301169?cmp=rss

How three Thunder Bay-based artists are thinking about land and climate change As northwestern Ontario continues to grapple with a severe wildfire season, CBC Thunder Bay invited three local creators and educators to reflect on how art can help people understand and engage with the issue of climate change. Mary-Jean Cormier, the host of CBC's Superior Morning, spoke with artists Shelby Gagnon, Sam Sashahabi and Annie Dunning. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7299319?cmp=rss

Tennyson King talks new album, learning new instruments and reconnecting with culture Ahead of a visit to northwestern Ontario to play a concert in Thunder Bay, followed by the Live from the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock, artist Tennyson King connected with CBC Thunder Bay's Matt Fratpietro to talk about his new album coming out in November, and the stories behind it. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7296746?cmp=rss

Sewage leak forces another evacuation of Neskantaga First Nation A sewage leak at the community's health centre has forced another evacuation of Neskantaga First Nation. The community was also evacuated last month due to wildfire activity. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/neskantaga-evacuation-9.7298043?cmp=rss

Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Thursday, Aug. 6 There are 114 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) issued Wednesday night. Here's the latest on the situation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-aug-6-9.7297562?cmp=rss

While #Ontario Premier #DougFord is on the ground in #ThunderBay managing a historic wildfire crisis, #WashingtonDC has OFFICIALLY lost the plot. Today, we audit the absolute death of DECENCY and the collapse of the most IMPORTANT alliance on EARTH. 🇨🇦 #Cdnpoli

TBRHSC.net: Participants Needed for TBRHSC’s Black Health Action Plan [https://tbrhsc.net/participants-needed-for-tbrhscs-black-health-action-plan/] #TBay #ThunderBay

TBRHSC.net: Kitchen Overhaul Brings Fresh Meals to Hospital Patients [https://tbrhsc.net/kitchen-overhaul-brings-fresh-meals-to-hospital-patients/] #TBay #ThunderBay

yahoo news | Rock Tech Lithium and BMI Group Establish CAD $200 Million Anchor Partnership to... Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Canada‑based BMI Group, under which BMI will anchor a CAD 200 million investment to advance the Red Rock lithium converter project in Ontario. The partnership will be structured as a general‑partner/limited‑partner arrangement, with Rock Tech retaining full operational control and responsibility for engineering, development and commercial decisions while BMI acts as lead limited partner and anchor investor. An initial non‑dilutionary funding programme of up to CAD 30 million, matched by BMI and government sources, will finance near‑term feasibility work, permitting and early site development, with a final investment decision targeted for the end of 2026. The Red Rock facility will be built on BMI’s 337‑acre industrial site near Thunder Bay, leveraging existing infrastructure such as 120 MW of power, natural‑gas supply, road access and direct connection to the CPKC rail mainline. Rock Tech will apply its proven Guben converter design—already fully engineered and permitted in Germany—to accelerate the Canadian project and reduce risk. At the 2026 PDAC conference, Rock Tech also disclosed a partnership with Siemens Canada to deliver a digital‑twin and advanced automation package, enabling real‑time performance optimisation, predictive maintenance and smoother commissioning. Together, the alliance aims to create a domestic, IRA‑ and CUSMA‑aligned lithium‑to‑battery‑grade supply chain linking Rock Tech’s Georgia Lake mine with the Red Rock converter, strengthening North‑American and European critical‑minerals value chains. The trans‑Atlantic investor base, including Dutch firm Business EQ Investments, reinforces the strategic importance of secure, allied processing capacity for defence and battery material markets. All forward‑looking statements are subject to customary risks and uncertainties, and the partnership’s advancement remains contingent on definitive agreements and regulatory approvals. Read more: https://smb.leaderpub.com/article/Rock-Tech-Lithium-and-BMI-Group-Establish-CAD-dollar200-Million-Anchor-Partnership-to-Advance-Red-Rock-Lithium-Converter-in-Canada?storyId=69d5f6c10f25261839c2400d #rocktechlithium #ontario #thunderbay #georgialake