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Lake Superior News provides news for the Lake Superior Region from Kenora in the West to North Bay in the East, Thunder Bay, Sault St. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay,, Ontario and communities in the Lake Superior Region. Serving Cook County, including Grand Marais, Duluth, Minnesota, Wisconsin., and Houghton, Michigan

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Covid-19

September 27th: Christine Elliott Ontario is reporting 700 cases from 491 yesterday of #COVID19 with more than 41,100 tests completed. Locally, there are 344 new cases in Toronto with 104 in Peel, 89 in Ottawa and 56 in York Region. 60% of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

Ontario Deaths
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/

Location	Last Case Date	#Cases /Deaths	Hospitalized Todate
Sudbury Health	Sept 16th	101/2
Algoma Health	Sept 23th	32/0
TBay Healh	Sept 23th	106/1	10
Nortwest Health	Sept 25th	51/?	1
Cook County (USA)	Sept 27th	8/0

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Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses

Robert McKenzie Monday, September 28, 2020

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses

TORONTO, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs announced the creation of a new short-term Northern Ontario...

Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement

Robert McKenzie Monday, September 28, 2020

Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement

KENORA, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford announced funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation...

Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees

Robert McKenzie Monday, September 28, 2020

Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees

ATIKOKAN, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Employees of Resolute Forest Products’ Atikokan sawmill proudly presented a $10,000 cheque to Community Living Atikokan for the Aspen Court Senior Living...

Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room

Robert McKenzie Monday, September 28, 2020

Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Lakehead University announced a $75,000 gift from Canada Life to support Lakehead Thunder Bay’s Ingenuity Community space – part of Ingenuity,...

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

Robert McKenzie Saturday, September 26, 2020

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~ Sepetmber 26, 2020 (LSN) To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin updating Wisconsin’s Walleye Management Plan through...

Trump choice Judge Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court

Robert McKenzie Saturday, September 26, 2020

Trump choice Judge Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court

EAGAN, MINNESOTA ~~~~~ September 26, 2020 (LSN) Today, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis released the following statement in reaction to...

Stabbing on May Street Near Victoria Ave

Robert McKenzie Saturday, September 26, 2020

Stabbing on May Street Near Victoria Ave

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~ September 26, 2020 - 15:30 (LSN) Police Media Release States: The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance as the investigation into an early Saturday morning assault...

$22-billion railway between Alaska and Alberta

Robert McKenzie Saturday, September 26, 2020

$22-billion railway between Alaska and Alberta

WASHINGTON, D.C. September 26, 2020 (LSN) Donald Trump, U.S. President has issued an executive permit allowing a $22-billion international railway to be built between Alaska and Alberta. #LSN_Econ

Insights from the Text of the Throne Speech

Robert McKenzie Saturday, September 26, 2020

Insights from the Text of the Throne Speech

OTTAWA, ONTARIO September 26, 2020 (LSN) While the commitments made in the recent Throne Speech may not ultimately lead to actionable policies and programs, they nonetheless represent the aspirations of the...

BREAKING: Liberals & NDP Reach Deal

Spencer Fernando Friday, September 25, 2020

BREAKING: Liberals & NDP Reach Deal

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA ~~~~~ September 25, 2020 (LSN) The NDP is a crippled party that is unable to fight an election. The Liberals exploited this, and let the NDP claim a ‘win’ to keep the Liberals in...

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Public Safety

Stabbing on May Street Near Victoria Ave — Crime

Stabbing on May Street Near Victoria Ave

McKellar Ward

Potential Fraudulent Activity — Potential Fraudulent Activity

Sault Area Hospital 50/50 draw fundraiser

SAULT STE MARIE, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 25, 2020 (LSN) Recently the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service was notified of potential...

Cook County Employee Awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year — Cook County Employee Awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Deputy Jonathan Baumann

COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA ~~~~~ September 25, 2020 (LSN) Deputy Jonathan Baumann was honored today with a Certificate of...

Sergeant Frederick Davidson Memorial Bridge Dedication — Sergeant Frederick Davidson Memorial Bridge Dedication

Greater Sudbury Police Service

SUDBURY, ONTARIO ~~~~ September 24, 2020 (LSN) Today we recognized Sgt. Fredrick Alexander Davidson and the ultimate...

Two Arrested in Nipigon Kidnapping — Two Arrested in Nipigon Kidnapping

ALYSSA TURNBULL Still Missing

NIPIGON, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 24, 2020 (LSN) On September 14, 2020, officers of the Ontario Provincial Police...

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Lake Superior Circle Tour

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan — Outdoors Tourism

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

US extends coronavirus travel restrictions across Canadian, Mexican borders — US extends coronavirus travel restrictions across Canadian, Mexican borders

WASHINGTON, D.C. ~~~~~~ September 23, 2020 (LSN) The Trump administration on Friday announced that it has agreed...

fish dealer facing charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp — fish dealer facing charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp

Li Fish Farm, LLC, a Grant County-based fish company

MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~ September 22, 2020 (LSN) A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges for...

Wolves reintroduced on Isle Royale are starting to settle in — Wolves reintroduced on Isle Royale are starting to settle in

ISLE ROYAL, NATIONAL PARK, MICHIGAN ~~~~~ September 16, 2020 (LSN) Wolves that have been transported to Isle Royale...

Hunters encouraged to collect spruce grouse feathers for genetics study — Hunters encouraged to collect spruce grouse feathers for genetics study

Minnesota Grouse season opens Sept. 19

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA ~~~~~ September 15, 2020 (LSN) Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests...

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Latest News

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses — Economy

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses

Impacted by COVID-19

Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement — Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement

MP Melillo calls on federal government to step up

KENORA, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and...

Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees — Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees

Donate $10,000 to Aspen Court Senior Living

ATIKOKAN, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Employees of Resolute Forest Products’ Atikokan sawmill...

Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room — Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room

named at Lakehead University

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Lakehead University announced a $75,000 gift from Canada Life to...

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan — DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~ Sepetmber 26, 2020 (LSN) To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department...

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Arts

TBSO announces new Season 59.5 — TBSO

TBSO announces new Season 59.5

Magnus Theatre Announces Holdover for A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline — Magnus Theatre Announces Holdover for A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~~~ September 9, 2020 (LSN) A soaring demand for tickets to Magnus Theatre’s outdoor...

live theatre for A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline — live theatre for A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline

Magnus Theatre Staging Live Outdoor Show in Waverley Park

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~ August 22, 2020 (LSN) Thunder Bay (August 21, 2020) – Magnus Theatre is welcoming back audiences...

Magnus Theatre Takes a Look Back into Its Past — Magnus Theatre Takes a Look Back into Its Past

Magnus Theatre Takes a Look Back into Its Past

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~ August 14, 2020 (LSN) While the global health crisis has forced a challenging waiting path for...

Calgary Mayor Nenshi pays anti-white radicals to paint over beloved... — Calgary Mayor Nenshi pays anti-white radicals to paint over beloved...

CALGARY, ALBERTA ~~~~~ August 12,20202 LSN) Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi hates beauty. Years ago, after his...

News Ontario ! Minnesota ! Wisconsin

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses — Economy

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses

Impacted by COVID-19

Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement — Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement

MP Melillo calls on federal government to step up

KENORA, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and...

Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees — Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees

Donate $10,000 to Aspen Court Senior Living

ATIKOKAN, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Employees of Resolute Forest Products’ Atikokan sawmill...

Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room — Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room

named at Lakehead University

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Lakehead University announced a $75,000 gift from Canada Life to...

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan — DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~ Sepetmber 26, 2020 (LSN) To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department...

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Economy

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses — Economy

Ontario Launches Recovery Program for Northern Businesses

Impacted by COVID-19

Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement — Melillo reacts to Northern Ontario funding announcement

MP Melillo calls on federal government to step up

KENORA, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 28, 2020 (LSN) Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and...

$22-billion railway between Alaska and Alberta — $22-billion railway between Alaska and Alberta

Approved by Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. September 26, 2020 (LSN) Donald Trump, U.S. President has issued an executive permit allowing a...

Ontario Invests in Minodahmun’s RESET Program — Ontario Invests in Minodahmun’s RESET Program

Boost Indigenous Workforce in Mining and Construction Industry in Northern Ontario’s Newest Mining Hub

GERALDTON, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 23, 2020 (LSN) Minodahmun Development LP (Minodahmun) is pleased to launch its Readiness...

Thunder Bay CEDC continues to support small business through COVID-19 — Thunder Bay CEDC continues to support small business through COVID-19

Jessie Hair Play

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~ September 23, 2020 (LSN) The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development...

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Health

Additional Health Capacity Critical to Responding to Future Surges and... — Health

Additional Health Capacity Critical to Responding to Future Surges and...

Ontario Tightening Rules on Restaurants, Bars and Strip Clubs — Ontario Tightening Rules on Restaurants, Bars and Strip Clubs

TORONTO, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 25, 2020 (LSN) In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and other health...

Hospital no longer performing surveillance testing for COVID-19 — Hospital no longer performing surveillance testing for COVID-19

T...

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~ September 24, 2020 (LSN) Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre supports the...

Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign — Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign

TORONTO, ONTARIO ~~~~~~ September 23, 2020 (LSN) The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization...

Rotary supports Cardiovascular Campaign — Rotary supports Cardiovascular Campaign

F...

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO September 23, 2020 (LSN) The Fort William Rotary Club has been supporting organizations in Northwestern...

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Outdoors Tourism

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan — Outdoors Tourism

DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

fish dealer facing charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp — fish dealer facing charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp

Li Fish Farm, LLC, a Grant County-based fish company

MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~ September 22, 2020 (LSN) A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges for...

Wolves reintroduced on Isle Royale are starting to settle in — Wolves reintroduced on Isle Royale are starting to settle in

ISLE ROYAL, NATIONAL PARK, MICHIGAN ~~~~~ September 16, 2020 (LSN) Wolves that have been transported to Isle Royale...

Hunters encouraged to collect spruce grouse feathers for genetics study — Hunters encouraged to collect spruce grouse feathers for genetics study

Minnesota Grouse season opens Sept. 19

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA ~~~~~ September 15, 2020 (LSN) Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests...

Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open — Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open

Wisconsin

MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~ September 13, 2020 (LSN) Deer hunters throughout the state will have their first opportunity...

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Sports

Nate Hooper Commits with Lakehead — Thunderwolves

Nate Hooper Commits with Lakehead

Thunderwolves

CFL Officially Cancelled 2020 Season — CFL Officially Cancelled 2020 Season

Trudeau denies CFL $30 million loan

TORONTO, ONTARIO ~~~~ August 17, 2020 (LSN) The Canadian Football League is shifting its focus to 2021 and beyond after...

OJHL 2020-21 SEASON UPDATE — OJHL 2020-21 SEASON UPDATE

As of July 31, 2020

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO ~~~~ August 12, 2020 (LSN) The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced today the...

MINOR FOOTBALL RECEIVES HEALTH UNIT APPROVAL — MINOR FOOTBALL RECEIVES HEALTH UNIT APPROVAL

Stay tuned for news of the registration

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~ July 28, 2020 (LSN) - With the Province entering Phase 3 and restrictions loosened around crowds...

FLICKERTAILS BATTLE FOR TOP SPOT IN BISMARCK — FLICKERTAILS BATTLE FOR TOP SPOT IN BISMARCK

BISMARCK, NORTH DOTAKA ~~~~~~~~ July 2020 (LSN) As the Northwoods League season continues south of the...

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Opinion

Insights from the Text of the Throne Speech — Opinion

Insights from the Text of the Throne Speech

By: Fraser Institute

BREAKING: Liberals & NDP Reach Deal — BREAKING: Liberals & NDP Reach Deal

Giving Trudeau Blank Cheque To Remain In Power By: Spencer Fernando

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA ~~~~~ September 25, 2020 (LSN) The NDP is a crippled party that is unable to fight an election....

SINGH SELLS OUT: NDP Seems Set To Support Trudeau Agenda — SINGH SELLS OUT: NDP Seems Set To Support Trudeau Agenda

By: Spencer Fernando

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA ~~~~~~ September 24, 2020 (LSN) The NDP is now bankrupt, both morally and financially. Under...

Your grocery bill is rising and Covid- 19 will make it worse — Your grocery bill is rising and Covid- 19 will make it worse

By Sylvain Charlebois

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA September 24, 2020 (LSN) Every month, Statistics Canada reminds us that life is getting more...

SO YOU WANT TO SAVE THE CONSERVATORY? — SO YOU WANT TO SAVE THE CONSERVATORY?

Lake Superior News Editorial Board

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~~ September 24, 2020 (LSN) The city is looking at the closure of the Conservatory, eight outdoor...

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Shipping News

Lake Superior rose 5 cm (2 in) over the course of the month May — Outdoors Tourism

Lake Superior rose 5 cm (2 in) over the course of the month May

average the water level rises 10 cm (4 in)

Port of Thunder Bay Reports Busy Month for Grain — Port of Thunder Bay Reports Busy Month for Grain

More than 1.1 million metric tonnes

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, ~~~ June 4, 2020 (LSN) Port of Thunder Bay experienced another strong month for grain shipments in...

Great Lakes Cruise Ship Season Cancelled for 2020 — Great Lakes Cruise Ship Season Cancelled for 2020

passenger vessels in Canadian waters up to October 31, 2020

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, ~~~ May 30, 2020 (LSN) Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced updated...

Port of Duluth-Superior gains second consecutive Pacesetter Award — Port of Duluth-Superior gains second consecutive Pacesetter Award

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

DULUTH, MINNESOTA, ~~~ May 12, 2020 (LSN) The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation announced the...

Supply Chain Partners Keep Canadian Grain Flowing — Supply Chain Partners Keep Canadian Grain Flowing

Port of Thunder Bay Month Stats April

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~ May 5, 2020 (LSN) Prairie grain farmers are fulfilling increased demand for Canadian grain in...

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Resolute’s Atikokan Sawmill Employees

Monday, September 28, 2020

Canada Life Ingenuity Community Room

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DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan

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Trump choice Judge Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court

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Stabbing on May Street Near Victoria Ave

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$22-billion railway between Alaska and Alberta

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Insights from the Text of the Throne Speech

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