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• Post #4500835

  Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Tuesday, Aug. 11 There are 112 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, says the latest report issued Sunday night from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES). The forest fire hazard is mostly low and moderate in the region, with pockets of high hazard across southern parts. Here's more of what's happening. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-aug-10-9.73023...

• Post #4492624

  New tornado, severe thunderstorm warning system will help cut down on 'alert fatigue' Environment Canada is launching a new warning system for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, which will allow for alerts targeted to the specific areas most likely to be affected. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/tornado-warning-system-9.7302032?cmp=rss

• Post #4492616

  '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?c...

• Post #4487162

  Years-long cockroach infestation prompts Sudbury, Ont., tenant to petition others to have building fumigated A tenant in Sudbury, Ont., says the cockroach infestation in her downtown apartment is so bad that she and her teenage son have started eating all of their meals outside. Now, she’s calling on her landlord to treat her entire building. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/cockroach-infestation-sudbury-apartment-9.7299947?cmp=rss

• Post #4484027

  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

• Post #4467868

  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

• Post #4444603

  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

• Post #4422484

  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

• Post #4415923

  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

• Post #4410650

  Ontario wildfires accounted for highest area burned in recent history, says U.K. study of Canadian weather A U.K. analysis of the Ontario and Northwest Territories wildfires details how their intensity is placing more challenges on the ability to prevent their devastating impact, and warns about what might happen if things don't change. More than 3.8 million hectares of land — including over 730,000 ... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/wildfires-climate-change-study-9.7297447?cmp=r...

• Post #2573663

  Inquest scheduled into 2021 death of man at Kenora, Ont., hospital, transferred from jail A date has been set for an inquest into the death of a 27-year-old man in Kenora, Ont., more than five years ago. Here is what we know about the upcoming proceedings, which are scheduled to begin June 10. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/percy-adam-henry-inquest-scheduled-9.7195586?cmp=rss

• Post #2573662

  Amid rise in online child exploitation cases, northern Ontario police cite AI, social media as predator tools Police report online child sexual exploitation cases have risen across Canada over a 10-year period, according to Statistics Canada. In northern Ontario, police services say they're dealing with growing caseloads and increasingly complex investigations amid new technologies s... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/northern-ontario-online-child-internet-exploitation-9.7195488?c...

• Post #2573661

  Search continues for missing pair in Thunder Bay, Ont., last seen at abandoned grain elevators Ashlynn Bottle, 23, and Nodin Skunk, 25, were last seen together at the abandoned grain elevators April 26 on Duncan Street in Thunder Bay, Ont., on the city’s south side. Here's what we know about ongoing efforts to locate the members of Mishkeegogamang First Nation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-missing-pair-9.7195841?cmp=rss

• Post #2573660

  Thunder Bay, Ont., runner shares safety tips after surviving assault; investigation continues The survivor of an assault at Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay, Ont., is sharing her story in hopes of helping others stay safe. Here's what we know about the incident, which has sparked conversations around safety on the city's recreational trails. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-boulevard-lake-assault-9.7196590?cmp=rss

• Post #2573659

  Undercover truck driving students weren't taught key maneuvers at private colleges: Ontario's auditor general Ontario is not effectively monitoring commercial truck driver training and licensing regimes, leading to many unqualified drivers on the roads, the province's auditor general found in a special report released Tuesday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/auditor-general-trucking-report-9.7196634?cmp=rss

• Post #2573658

  Creative Movement Jamboree showcases student talent through dance Lakehead Public Schools’ Creative Movement Jamboree is taking place at the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ont., this year. The event, which began more than 30 years ago, raises money and non-perishable food items for the Regional Food Distribution Association and Lakehead Public Schools. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7196993?cmp=rss

• Post #2573657

  Two pedestrians struck, killed by trains in Thunder Bay, Ont., in less than 2 weeks The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has confirmed a second train-related death involving a pedestrian in the city in less than a two-week period. Here's what we know about the incidents, as well as tips shared on railway safety. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-train-deaths-9.7196998?cmp=rss

• Post #2573656

  Special education funding in Ontario falling short of growing need: auditor general The number of Ontario students with special education needs is growing faster than overall enrolment, and some schools do not have enough educational assistants either full-time or on a daily basis, the province's auditor general has found. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-auditor-general-report-education-9.7196608?cmp=rss

• Post #2573655

  Ontario monitoring 7 additional people considered 'low-risk' hantavirus contacts Ontario's ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation to a global hantavirus outbreak, though it says those individuals are considered "low-risk" contacts. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-hantavirus-monitoring-9.7197521?cmp=rss

• Post #2573654

  AI transcriber for use by Ontario doctors 'hallucinated,' generated errors, auditor finds Artificial intelligence note-taking tools intended for use by Ontario doctors provided incorrect and incomplete information or demonstrated "hallucinations," and were not evaluated adequately, the province’s auditor general says in a new report. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ai-scribe-system-hallucinations-9.7197049?cmp=rss

• Post #2573653

  Ex-staff sergeant in Thunder Bay, Ont., gets 3-year prison sentence for obstruction, breach of trust A former staff sergeant with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of breach of trust and obstruction of justice. Here's more about the sentencing of Michael Dimini in the northwestern Ontario city. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/michael-dimini-sentenced-9.7197971?cmp=rss

• Post #2573652

  Ontario fire ranger crews sent to Minnesota to help with wildfire situation Three Ontario fire ranger crews from Dryden, Pickle Lake and Sudbury, Ont., have been sent to Minnesota due to escalating wildfire activity in the state. The crews, along with three fire engines, were deployed earlier this week as part of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact agreement. The partnership allows Ontario, ... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ontario-fire-rangers-minnesota-wildfire-9.7198043?cmp=rss

• Post #2573651

  Commercial truck drivers 'set up for failure,' says NDP MPP in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lise Vaugeois says she wasn’t surprised by the provincial auditor general’s report on commercial truck driver training — but the findings are still incredibly concerning, especially in northern Ontario. The special report, released Tuesday, found that Ontario is not effectively monitoring commercial truck d... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-reax-auditor-general-report-9.7...

• Post #2573650

  Once again, this Thunder Bay, Ont., food bank needs a new location in order to stay open The Current River Churches Food Cupboard in Thunder Bay, Ont., is being forced to relocate for the third time in seven months. The service, based on the city’s north end, provides food hampers and essential items to between 90 and 110 people every second Saturday. Here's what the program is looking for in a... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/current-river-churches-food-cupboard-9.7197802?c...

• Post #2573649

  Kenora, Ont., says it's talking to Canadian Armed Forces after flood at city's only hospital Discussions are underway about bringing in the Canadian Armed Forces for support due to a flood at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont. About a quarter of the northwestern Ontario city's only hospital has been damaged. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/kenora-hospital-flood-canadian-armed-forces-support-9.7198776?cmp=rss

• Post #2573648

  Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to impleme... https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ontario-ticket-resale-cap-enforcement-crackdown-9.7198412?c...

• Post #2573647

  Suspect arrested in Thunder Bay, Ont., after woman assaulted while out for a run The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) says it has arrested a suspect in connection with last week’s assault at Boulevard Lake. Here is what we know about the situation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-assault-update-9.7199797?cmp=rss

• Post #2573646

  Opioid-related death rates in province remain highest in northern Ontario, coroner's office says Opioid-related death rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent in Ontario since 2021, according to the latest report from the Office of the Chief Coroner. Still, northern Ontario has consistently seen the highest rates in the province as advocates and health-care experts report increasingly toxic d... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/opioid-death-rates-northern-ontario-9.7199688?c...

• Post #2573645

  McKellar Island Bird Observatory in Thunder Bay, Ont., reports increase in local bird populations The McKellar Island Bird Observatory, which launched in 2014 in Thunder Bay, Ont., has reported an increase in local bird populations. The observatory attributed the increase to habitat revitalization and colder seasonal temperatures slowing migration. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/bird-populations-thunder-bay-9.7197310?cmp=rss

• Post #2573644

  Ontario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekend While Ontario has seen a much slower start to the wildfire season compared to last year, officials are warning people heading into the May long weekend that conditions can quickly change. Here's the latest on the situation in the northwest region. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-update-9.7200080?cmp=rss