Harper Says No New Money for AFN Goals OTTAWA – The newly elected National Chief said he raised the need for an inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and “pressed” Harper to withdraw the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act. “The Prime Minister stated that Bill C-33 will not move forward,” National […]

THUNDER BAY – The federal Liberal Party appears to be taking aim at Thunder Bay Rainy River. Justin Trudeau the party leader will be in Thunder Bay on February 9th. The Meet and Greet with Justin Trudeau in Thunder Bay will be held at the Da Vinci Centre. Tickets are free, and you must register […]

OTTAWA – Bruce Hyer the MP for Thunder Bay Superior North was up in the House of Commons on Wednesday during Question Period. Hyer was asking about a national energy strategy for Canada. Here is the Exchange from Hansard: Mr. Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay—Superior North, GP): Mr. Speaker, eastern Canada imports 80% of its oil […]

THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – If your travel plans for the day include heading to southern Ontario, then they also include snow. Special Weather Statements are in effect for all of southern Ontario, as an Alberta Clipper makes its way to eastern Canada. Environment Canada reports, “An Alberta clipper will sail across Southern and Eastern […]

TORONTO – MINING – Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) has disclosed that Bloom Lake General Partner Limited and certain of its affiliates, including Cliffs Quebec Iron Mining ULC (collectively, “Bloom Lake Group”) commenced restructuring proceedings in Montreal, Quebec, under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act ( Canada) (“CCAA”). The Bloom Lake Group had recently suspended […]

Xbox Live Is Down Again Xbox Live is down for most users, and Microsoft Corp. appears unsure of what exactly is wrong with its gaming network. Owners of the Xbox One and Xbox 360 game consoles are have been unable to sign into Xbox Live since before 2 p.m. EST. on Wednesday. Microsoft said that […]

Caterpillar’s 4Q profit fell 25 percent CHICAGO — Caterpillar on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter earnings fell 25 percent, missing analysts’ expectations as the company continues to deal with declining demand for its mining equipment. Caterpillar said it is facing a tough 2015 as sales are expected to continue to fall for a third consecutive year […]

THUNDER BAY – A Booth Township man has been fined $1,500 for obstructing a conservation officer. Allan James Curle was fined $1,500 under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for obstructing a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officer. Court heard that on October 7, 2013, during a routine patrol, a conservation officer contacted Curle […]