Dr. Dimitrios Vergidis, chief of oncology at Regional Cancer Care in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, stressed the importance of early screening during a cancer program update yesterday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous here. About 50 people came out to hear Dr. Vergidis and ask a few questions.
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Local MP Ken Boshcoff gave an update Friday afternoon on several regional issues, including the “Buy Canada” policy for transportation he’s pushing, during the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce’s 72nd-annual general meeting at La Place Rendez-Vous. A total of 32 delegates and eight guest speakers came here for the […]
Alex Keszler, left, and son, Darrell, were happy to find out their 39.56-pound haul was good enough for first place and $5,000 at the 2007 Fall Bass Classic, which was held Saturday and Sunday at Birch Point Camp on Northwest Bay.
MNR inspectors checked cars and trucks on Highway 11 near Couchiching on Friday for fish and game. Dave Saunders, left, said there were no major incidents but plenty of different people heading down the highway throughout the day.
Frances Walsh, left, Alanna Walsh, Margie Caul, and Christine Krueger were among the 30 or so participants who braved the windy, wet weather yesterday afternoon as they made their way along the riverfront for the CIBC “Run for the Cure.” The annual fundraiser brought in $2,859 for breast cancer research.
Dr. Laurence Hunt, a well-respected area provider of psychological assessment and therapeutic services, shared his knowledge with parents, caregivers, and school staff Friday at the Townshend Theatre. More than 150 people attended the one-day seminar “Quick Change,” which focused on behaviour management for dealing with challenging children. It was sponsored […]
Maya Davis played with a toy at the Ontario Early Years Centre booth yesterday during the Family and Children’s Services children’s services fair at Robert Moore School. Hundreds of kids and their families came out for the inaugural event, which featured about 25 different groups and services, with booths offering […]
Getting into the spirit of the season, Northwoods Gallery and Gifts employees Penny Flatt, kneeling, and Nicole Gray arranged a harvest display outside the Scott Street business this morning. Several downtown merchants decorated their windows and storefront properties this week—not only to beautify the downtown core with fall colours but […]
Eli Hart, from Coratina Construction Ltd. of Thunder Bay, “broomed” concrete poured for new curbing along Central Avenue yesterday. A layer of asphalt is expected to be laid down next week while interlocking bricks will be laid down for the sidewalk. Depending on the weather, the work on Central Avenue […]
Massage therapist Suzanne Soucy, who practises in Emo, demonstrated her techniques on Jill Kellar yesterday during the inaugural seniors’ expo at the Emo Legion. About 60 seniors from the area stopped by to check out the booths and enjoy a light lunch. A similar event will be held in Fort […]
Children’s librarian Andrea Avis, right, led a group of moms and babies in some lap activities this morning during the start of the “Mother Goose” program at the Fort Frances Public Library.
Celebrating the theme “We’re All In This Together,” Patsy Roy led a group of friends and spectators onto the skate park during the opening ceremonies on Saturday. Eventually, more than 140 people joined in–encompassing the entire park.
