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Posted 6 July 2022

Who Lowered The Boulevard Lake Dam Gates?

An investigation continues to try and find those responsible for lowering 11 of the 12 gates at the Boulevard Lake Dam. Officials discovered that they were dropped overnight on June 26th from the usual levels of between 211.5 and 211.6 Metres Above Sea Level (MASL) to 210.3 MASL, which is what...

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Posted 6 July 2022

Who Lowered The Boulevard Lake Dam Gates?

An investigation continues to try and find those responsible for lowering 11 of the 12 gates at the Boulevard Lake Dam. Officials discovered that they were dropped overnight on June 26th from the usual levels of between 211.5 and 211.6 Metres Above Sea Level (MASL) to 210.3 MASL, which is what...

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Posted 6 July 2022

Strong Message From VIA Rail Workers Before Strike Deadline

A strong strike mandate ahead of July 11 deadline for VIA Rail members across Canada. “The strike vote result sends a clear message to the employer: The membership supports the bargaining committee, is firm in their demands, and is prepared to take action if needed,” said Scott Doherty,...

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Posted 6 July 2022

United Way Wants Social Issues Tackled In Ontario

The local United Way is looking to alleviate a multitude of social issues plaguing the province and wants the government to help. United Way leaders addressed an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet Tuesday, recommending four issue areas to focus on together — Housing Security,...

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Posted 6 July 2022

United Way Wants Social Issues Tackled In Ontario

The local United Way is looking to alleviate a multitude of social issues plaguing the province and wants the government to help. United Way leaders addressed an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet Tuesday, recommending four issue areas to focus on together — Housing Security,...

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Posted 6 July 2022

CLE Makes A 2022 Comeback

After taking a pandemic induced break, the big summer festival is back for its standard five days. The Canadian Lakehad Exhibition (CLE) will be open August 10-14 from noon to midnight each night. While the event is still in its planning stages, Director Basil Lychwold has said they are over the...

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Posted 6 July 2022

CLE Makes A 2022 Comeback

After taking a pandemic induced break, the big summer festival is back for its standard five days. The Canadian Lakehad Exhibition (CLE) will be open August 10-14 from noon to midnight each night. While the event is still in its planning stages, Director Basil Lychwold has said they are over the...

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Posted 6 July 2022

BC-based Forestry Company to Acquire Resolute F.P.

Resolute Forest Products is being sold. The BC-based Paper Excellence Group says it has entered into an agreement to acquire Resolute. The deal is worth an estimated $2.7 billion U.S. Under the agreement, Resolute will continue to operate its mills under its name but will become a subsidiary...

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Posted 6 July 2022

Thunder Bay Port Had A Busy June

Thunder Bay’s Port had a busy June. Activity was up last month when compared last year. In a statement released it was noted that shipments of potash continued to be strong and ocean-going vessels exported more than 150,000 metric tons of potash from Thunder Bay handling facilities for a second...

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Posted 6 July 2022

Thunder Bay Port Had A Busy June

Thunder Bay’s Port had a busy June. Activity was up last month when compared last year. In a statement released it was noted that shipments of potash continued to be strong and ocean-going vessels exported more than 150,000 metric tons of potash from Thunder Bay handling facilities for a second...

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