SO YOU THINK YOU’VE GOT TALENT AUDITIONS START TODAY AT 10AM
THUNDER BAY, ON - March 15, 2010 - Intercity Shopping Centre's "So You Think You've 
Got Talent?" auditions will be held (today) Monday, March 15 until Wednesday March 17 from 10-5 daily on the SO YOU THINK YOU’VE GOT TALENT AUDITIONS START TODAY of Intercity Shopping Centre. 
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Ontario Increases Minimum Wage
THUNDER BAY, ON - March 5, 2010 - McGuinty Government Helps Hard Working 
Families. Ontario is raising the minimum wage to $10.25 on March 31, 2010. This is the seventh increase since 2004.
The province of Ontario started implementing annual increases early in 2003, raising the general minimum wage from $6.85 in 2004 to $9.50 in 2009.
Phasing in these increases balances the needs of hard working families with the needs of small businesses that create jobs. read more...>
Anishinabek apprehensive with Canada’s good intentions
THUNDER BAY, ON - March 5, 2010 - UOI OFFICES – Instead of a day of celebration, First Nations should be nearly relieved that 500 years after first seeing us, other people have decided we have the same Human Rights they do.
“We can only hope it doesn’t take another 500 years for governments in Canada to agree that we have the rights to choose our own citizens, to share in the wealth of our territories as we were promised by treaty, and to govern our own affairs,” says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. read more...>
‘Bay Street Budget’ Leaves Northwest Ontario Behind
OTTAWA, ON – March 5, 2010 - New Democrat Members of Parliament John Rafferty (Thunder Bay – Rainy River) and Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay – Superior North) expressed disappointment in the federal Conservative government budget which they say is fiscally irresponsible, raises taxes, and neglects key economic sectors in Northwestern Ontario. read more...>
Development Opportunity - Former Big Thunder Sports Park and National Ski Training Centre
THUNDER BAY, ON - March 2, 2010 - Friends of Big Thunder Tell Province “We're ready to re-open Big Thunder”
Thunder Bay: The Friends of Big Thunder have submitted a response to the
request for an Expression of Interest to re-establish the former Big Thunder
Sports Park and National Ski Training Centre at Big Thunder. read more...>
Golden Olympic Lining Precedes Dark Clouds for Amateur Sport
THUNDER BAY, ON - March 2, 2010 – On the heels of an historic level of success by Canadian Olympic athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Games, Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer congratulated Thunder Bay gold medal winners Haley Irwin and Eric Staal, and all the athletes that helped make the 2010 Winter Games a huge success. read more...>
Hyer Launches Campaign to Restore Passenger Rail to North Shore & the Lakehead
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 23, 2010 – The campaign to return passenger rail service 
to Thunder Bay along the North Shore is gaining momentum with the launch of the Revive Superior Rail Petition, and a burgeoning movement online.
Thunder Bay–Superior North Member of Parliament Bruce Hyer plans to table his Motion to restore local passenger service, cut in the late 1980’s, at the first opportunity when the House of Commons resumes next week. Unlike Government Bills and Private Members’ Bills, Motions die when parliament is prorogued. The Motion to be re-introduced reads: read more...>
Minimizing Impacts on Marina Operations
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 23, 2010 – As construction continues at Prince Arthur’s Landing, the City of Thunder Bay is making every effort to accommodate Marina contract holders for the 2010 season, and minimize impacts on Marina operations. read more...>
Family Day is Time to Play!
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 12, 2010 – The Parks Division and the Recreation & 
Culture Division are pleased to offer many recreational opportunities for the whole family to enjoy on the ‘Family Day’ holiday Monday, Feb. 15. read more...>
A Level Playing Field on Infrastructure Contracts
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 12, 2010 - Last week’s hasty announcement by the Harper 
government that a tentative Canada-US procurement deal may soon be reached was so short on details it raised more concerns than it put to rest. Though specifics are scarce, the deal will apparently weaken the Buy America provisions in 37 states. Provisions that have kept Canadian exporters from $275 billion in economic stimulus projects south of the border, of which $75 billion remains unspent. The window to bid on the remaining US stimulus contracts closes in mid-February – too soon for many Canadian bids to be put together. After that, it could be back to the regular Buy America restrictions blocking access for Canadian companies. read more...>
Neebing Fire Station Closed Today Due to Mould
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 11, 2010 – The Neebing Fire Station on 20th Sideroad was closed earlier today after mould was confirmed by a Microbiological Analysis. For health and safety, its personnel and pumper have been temporarily relocated to James Street Station. read more...>
Lakehead University Appoints New President
THUNDER BAY, ON ---- February 10, 2010 --- Dr. Brian J.R. Stevenson, will become the 
Lakehead University's sixth President on August 1, 2010, following the retirement of current President Dr. Frederick Gilbert on July 31, 2010.
Brian J.R. Stevenson, current Provost and Vice-President Academic at the University of Winnipeg. Stevenson, his wife, Judy Davies, and their children, Cecilia and Isabel, are very pleased to be moving to Thunder Bay where they have relatives and will be closer to family.
Stevenson, who has a stellar record of leadership in academia and government, was unanimously selected by Lakehead University’s Board of Governors following an extensive international search that drew many talented and accomplished academic leaders, states Kevin Cleghorn, Chair of Lakehead’s Board of Governors. read more....>
Matawa First Nations to Host Mineral Exploration Mining Symposium
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 4, 2010 - Representatives from the Mining and Mineral Industry and Government Officials, will join Matawa First Nations leadership in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on February 9th and 10th, 2010, for Matawa First Nations first ever Mineral Exploration Mining Symposium. read more...>
Hyer Encourages Applications for Canada Day Grants
GREENSTONE, ON – February 3, 2010 - Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay – Superior North, announced the deadline for applications for Celebrate Canada grants is fast approaching on February 28, 2010, and encouraged municipalities, non-profits, First Nations organizations, cultural associations, and educational institutions, amongst others, to apply for funding before time runs out. read more...>
Fraser Dougall Named to Order of Ontario
THUNDER BAY, ---- January 25, 2009 ---- Thunder Bay resident is among 29 people 
named as the newest recipients of the Order of Ontario.
Dougall Media president Fraser Dougall has been given the prestigious distinction for his work and continuing involvement in community activities.
Other area residents set to receive the order include Shirley Peruniak, a naturalist who worked for 19 years at Quetico Park.
The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario will bestow the honour at a ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 28 at Queen's Park. read more....>
Bruce Hyer – Statement on Election of Hon. Joe Comuzzi as IJC Chair
THUNDER BAY, ON - 21 January, 2010 – Bruce Hyer, MP offered his heartfelt congratulations to Joe Comuzzi on the former MP’s appointment to the International Joint Commission (IJC), and his recent election as Chair of the Canadian Section of the Commission. The IJC is a joint US-Canada binational body set up in 1909 to resolve and prevent disputes over boundary waters, and to advise the two countries about water resources. read more...>
Bruce Hyer to Speak at Saturday Anti-Prorogation Rally
THUNDER BAY, ON - January 22, 2009 – Superior North MP Bruce Hyer will join other community leaders to speak at a grass roots protest of the latest suspension of Parliament. read more...>
Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay Unveil Details for 2nd Annual Family Day Event
THUNDER BAY, ON - January 21, 2010 - Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay is giving families something to 
do this upcoming Family Day. Today Habitat representatives announced details of their Second Annual Family Fun Day- the only indoor Family Day event happening in the City of Thunder Bay. read more...>
COMING TO SIX SCHOOLS IN THUNDER BAY-ATIKOKAN
THUNDER BAY, ON - January 12, 2010 - Local children and their families will benefit from an integrated day of learning and play when full-day early learning comes to Thunder Bay-Atikokan this September. read more...>
Veteran Politician to Seek Council Re-election
THUNDER BAY, ON - January 7, 2010 - Veteran politician Iain Angus announced today that 
he would be seeking re-election as Councillor-at-Large for the City of Thunder Bay.
“Serving the community of Thunder Bay is something I have done all my life- in many different ways” said Angus. “I continue to have the energy and enthusiasm to work on behalf all of the people of this community and I seek the opportunity to continue in my role as an elected member of Thunder Bay City Council.” read more...>
City Operates Concessions as Pilot Project
THUNDER BAY, ON - January 7, 2010 – The City of Thunder Bay will operate the food and 
beverage operations at the City’s five arenas, Fort William Gardens and pools on a pilot project basis this winter after ending a contract with a private contractor. read more...>
Waiting for the Torch
THUNDER BAY, ON - January 4, 2010 - The Olympic Torch run made its first stop near the 
city in the Township of Shuniah. It is in Shuniah that Terry Fox was forced to quit his Marathon of Hope way back on September 1st 1980. read more...>
Annual Socks for Shelter House Campaign is a Success
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 29, 2009 - The final count for Take A Hike's 2009 Socks 
for Shelter House campaign is in. As a result of this year's effort, the local outdoor store will be donating 339 pairs of warm winter socks to those in need in Thunder Bay. The socks which retail for $16.95 a pair will be distributed through community groups such as Shelter House, Dew Drop Inn, Faye Peterson Transition House, Salvation Army and others. read more...>
Garbage Collection Changes for Holidays
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 18, 2009 – Garbage and recycling collection for all residents and businesses shifts to one day earlier during the weeks of Dec. 20 and Dec. 27. Avoid being missed; check your Waste Collection Calendar for your correct waste and recycling collection dates for the holiday season. read more...>
First Century Burial Shroud and Disease Found in Jerusalem Tomb
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 16, 2009 – Dr. Carney Matheson, Scientific Officer of the 
Lakehead University Paleo-DNA Laboratory as well as Anthropology Professor at Lakehead, is involved in another investigation of ancient DNA that could have significant implications. Dr. Matheson co-authored a new research paper that has just been published in PLoS ONE, a scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science. The paper presents scientific research conducted on “The Tomb of the Shroud,” – a tomb found in Jerusalem dating back to the time of Jesus. read more...>
United Way Employee Campaign Success: Employees Give Nearly $165,000!
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 10, 2009 – Employees of the City of Thunder Bay, Superior North EMS and Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) proudly pledged a total of $164,734.21 to the United Way today following the close of the 14th annual employee campaign, an increase of $6,100 over last year’s total. read more...>
HST Bill Rammed Through
OTTAWA, ON – December 10, 2009 - A final House of Commons vote on C-62, the Harper government’s HST Bill, resulted in the legislation being passed in record time late Wednesday. With the support of the Liberal caucus and the Bloc Québécois, the major tax Bill was rushed through the House only hours after it was introduced. Given the HST’s greater impacts on the North, Thunder Bay – Superior North MP Bruce Hyer was watching how Northern MPs voted on the tax. read more...>
Charla Robinson Appointed Executive Director
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 9, 2009 - The Board of Directors of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Charla Robinson as Executive Director. read more...>
Hyer Blasts HST, Proposes Small Biz Tax Cut Instead
OTTAWA, ON - December 9, 2009 - Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay–Superior North, 
blasted both the federal government’s Harmonized Sales Tax Bill today, and the way it was being rushed through the House of Commons in only 2 days. Under normal Standing Rules, a Bill takes at least a month to pass. read more...>
Climate Change Bill Cleared for Final House of Commons Vote
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 8, 2009 - OTTAWA – Today the climate change debate in Canada took an important step forward when the country’s only federal climate change legislation was sent for a final vote in the House of Commons. Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, was introduced as a private members’ bill by Deputy New Democrat Environment Critic Bruce Hyer in February, but had been stalled in the House Standing Committee on the Environment since April 2nd of this year. read more...>
Dr. Arthur Mauro Named New Chancellor
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 16, 2009 - Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead 
University, in conjunction with the Chancellor Electoral Board, is pleased to announce that Arthur V. Mauro, prominent Canadian lawyer and businessman, has accepted the position of Chancellor of Lakehead University. Dr. Mauro starts a renewable three-year term on January 1, 2010. Dr. Mauro succeeds Dr. Lorne Everett who served as Chancellor from 2000 to 2009. read more...>
2nd Annual Fall Feast
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 13, 2009 - Plan to attend the 2nd Annual Fall Feast this Tuesday Nov. 17 at the Sports Dome. The event is free and includes an inter-tribal Pow Wow, Metis fiddlers, hand-drum singers and Aboriginal crafters, artists and artisans. read more...>
Public Meeting on South Core Transit & Parking Study
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 13, 2009 – The City of Thunder Bay will be holding a public meeting to allow citizens to ask questions and provide additional input into the findings of the South Core Transit and Parking Study. This Study was conducted by the City of Thunder Bay and ENTRA Consultants, based on the agreement between the Province and the City to acquire the Brodie Street Transit Terminal site and adjacent parking lots for the new consolidated courthouse. read more...>
Thunder Bay Gears Up to Celebrate Olympic Spirit Jan. 3
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 12, 2009 – With the Olympic Torch arriving in Thunder Bay in just a few 
weeks, Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation are gearing up for one of the most high profile events of a generation. Thunder Bay is one of just four communities in northern Ontario selected to host a community celebration in conjunction with the Olympic Torch Relay. read more...>
FiberGel Inc. Places First in Two Cup Categories
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 11, 2009 – HaemAssist, a product designed and developed by the 2009 Lakehead Shads’ company FiberGel Inc., has won Best Application of Scientific Principles and Best Business Plan at the RBC Shad Entrepreneurship Cup, held in mid-October in Waterloo, Ontario. read more...>
Smitherman runs for Mayor of Toronto
TORONTO, ----- November 8, 2009 ----- Premier McGuinty stated "Today my colleague 
George Smitherman informed me he would be resigning his posts as Deputy Premier and Minister for Energy and Infrastructure in order to run for the Mayoralty of Toronto. He will be staying on as the MPP for Toronto Centre for a short time while he finishes several projects in his community. read more......>
World Junior Baseball Championships
THUNDER BAY ---- November 7, 2009 ---- Thunder Bay’s two main baseball fields will 
be renovated to host the World Junior Baseball Championships in July 2010. The NOHFC is providing $363,585 to this project. The MTCU is providing $39,735 to this project, under its Job Creation Partnership program, to support the work of 20 people for a period of 16 weeks. read more....>
Rafferty Motion Would Stop HST in Ontario
THUNDER BAY – November 5, 2009 ----- New Democrat Member of Parliament John 
Rafferty (Thunder Bay – Rainy River) has tabled a motion that would cancel a planned $4.3 billion federal incentive payment to the Ontario government, and prevent the HST from being implemented in that province. Rafferty is also calling on the general public to rise up against new tax scheme by pressuring their Conservative MPs to support and implement his motion.
“This motion would eliminate the $4.3 billion incentive payment that Mr. Flaherty has promised to Mr. McGuinty which would effectively kill the implementation of the HST in Ontario,” Rafferty said. read more.....>
PWAC Unfair Transcontinental Media Contract
THUNDER BAY ----- November 5, 2009 ------- A coalition of more than a dozen Canadian 
writers' organizations today launched a new website, http://www.BadWritingContracts.ca, to raise awareness about the unfair and damaging freelance contract from Transcontinental Media. This follows a September 30 announcement by the coalition that called on Canadian writers to not write for Transcontinental publications. read more....>
TBAG Christmas House Tour
THUNDER BAY --- November 3, 2009 ---- After a 1 year hiatus, and hot on the heels of 
a very successful Harvest Moon Art Auction, the Art Gallery is pleased to bring back by popular demand one of its most successful and unique fundraising events: its 9th Annual Christmas House Tour.
The event is a self-guided tour of four Thunder Bay executive homes and the Art Gallery.
Each home will be decorated by professional decorators from local businesses in styles appropriate for the holiday season. read more....>
Jumped Up' for public child care
THUNDER BAY --- October 25, 2009 ---- 'Jump Up' for Public Child Care's next stops 
take place Nov. 1 in Sudbury and Thunder Bay.
Today's concert in Ottawa was the first stop in the seven-city concert series that is a joint project of CUPE Ontario, the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care and the Ontario Federation of Labour.
"We hope the parents and children of Ottawa have enjoyed this free concert as much as we enjoy putting it on," say CUPE Ontario Vice-President Michael Hurley, who attended the concert. read more....>
City Celebrates Official Reopening of City Hall
THUNDER BAY ---- November 3, 2009 – The official reopening of Thunder Bay City Hall 
took place today with a flag raising and ribbon cutting, as well as a rededication of the Cenotaph in the new Civic Square. There was also a tribute to Thunder Bay’s first Mayor Saul Laskin, introduction of a bronze sculpture on the outside of City Hall, installation of the original and new time capsules and tours throughout the building.
“We have taken full advantage of mandatory work to the outside of the building to create a functional and beautiful civic space,”said Mayor Lynn Peterson. “The citizens of Thunder Bay now have a more efficient City Hall that reflects our civic pride and gives us a gathering place for civic events.” read more......>
Become a House of Commons Page
THUNDER BAY, November 3, 2009 --- The Speaker of the House of Commons calls the 
House to order. A Member rises to ask a question, Hansard in hand. The Clerk of the House makes notes on the daily scroll. A House of Commons Page delivers an urgent message to the Prime Minister.
These are the sounds, sights and pace of a day in the House of Commons. In the Chamber and around Parliament Hill, Pages live and breathe the history and action of one of Canada’s oldest political institutions. read more....>
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
THUNDER BAY, ON --- November 6, 2009 ----- Representatives from over 10 
health/social service agencies in the District of Thunder Bay launched the Triple P Positive Parenting Program at a news conference held this morning at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. A new initiative to this area, Triple P focuses on improving the confidence, knowledge and skills of parents.
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program is an innovative, world-renowned program designed to help parents raise healthy, confident children who have the skills to succeed in life and build positive relationships with others. The program promotes a positive and practical approach to raising children, providing straight-forward, step-by-step approaches. read more.....>
OPP Forensic Identification Unit Officially Opens In Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON - November 26, 2009 - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional 
Services Rick Bartolucci and Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Julian Fantino will be joined by Thunder Bay - Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro and Thunder Bay - Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle and municipal representatives to officially open the new forensic identification unit serving the Ontario Provincial Police and the Thunder Bay Police Service. read more...>
Hyer’s Climate Change Targets Adopted by House of Commons
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – November 25, 2009 - It required an Opposition Day Motion to do it, but most of Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer’s climate change targets proposed in Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, have been endorsed by the House of Commons.
The Motion, moved by the Bloc and supported by the New Democrats and Liberals, stated: read more...>
REGISTER FOR 2010 THUNDER BAY MARATHON - MILES WITH THE GIANT
THUNDER BAY, ON - December 14, 2009 - The Board of Directors of the Thunder Bay 
Marathon - Miles with the
Giant are pleased to announce that registration for the event on September 19, 2010 is
now open. Individuals can register their participation in the marathon, half-marathon or 5K
races at w w w.thunderbaymarathon.com . read more...>
First Nations need to act now: Madahbee
OTTAWA, ON - December 10, 2009 – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is calling on all First Nation citizens to action in a fight against Ontario’s Harmonized Sales Tax.
“We need to action take action now,” says Madahbee who is the leader of the Anishinabek Nation. “I encourage other groups in Ontario to keep up the fight against the HST as well.” read more...>