Flag raised for cancer awareness News/A2 Pyatt looking for rebound season Sports/B1 Local architecture celebrated Front Row/B6 N E W S THE NEWSPAPER OF THE NORTHWEST Thursday, September 6, 2018 www.chroniclejournal.coM Thunder Bay, Ontario $1.25 LU’s top job filled McPherson 1st female to hold Lakehead’s presidency THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL Moira McPherson is officially the seventh president and vice-chancel- lor of Lakehead University and also the first woman to hold the role. McPherson had been acting as in- terim president since January 2018, following the departure of former president Brian Stevenson. THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL/BRENT LINTON “It is an absolute honour to be giv- en this oppor- tunity to lead Body identified Lakehead Uni- versity,” said Thunder Bay police have identified David incident a suspicious death. Police will con- cious activity in the area between noon and 9 McPherson in Hugh Sweeny, 59, of Thunder Bay as the vic- tinue to secure the scene pending the results p.m. on Friday to contact police at 684-1200 or a news release. tim of the Algoma Street homicide that oc- of the post-mortem examination. Police are Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or “With the cured on Saturday. Police originally called the asking anyone who may have witnessed suspi- www.p3tips.com. encourage- ment of the (board of gov- ernors), col- leagues and Moira McPherson Community mentors wanted for at-risk youth community partners, we will continue to build THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL with healthy coping strategies. Men- gender identities are wanted to talk and Thursdays from Oct. 3 to Dec. 6, on strengths Lakehead offers as a tors are needed to participate once a about and explore issues like self-re- 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. well-regarded university, as well as a Thunder Bay Counselling is ur- week for 10 weeks, helping support spect, goal setting, decision making, Volunteer mentors must be 19 vital member of the economic, so- gently seeking 25 volunteer mentors youth in a group setting to think and relationships and social media. years of age or older and attend a cial and cultural communities that for their upcoming CHOICES pro- act positively to choose the right di- The CHOICES programs run one-day training session Sept. 22, 9 we support — and that support us,” gram. rection in life. Tuesdays from Oct. 2 to Dec. 4, at a.m. to 5 p.m.. For more information she said. The CHOICES program is de- People of diverse backgrounds, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from or to apply visit www.tbaycoun- signed to provide youth aged 12 to 17 cultures, ages, sexual orientation, Oct. 3 to Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., selling.com/volunteer/. • Continued on page A3 INDEX The Northwest ..........A2-3, A5 Pretzel Lotteries ................................A3 Editorial Page........................A4 Comics & Horoscope........A10 Sports ................................B1-5 Day Passages ..............................B9 Classifieds ....................B10-11 TV Listings ..........................B11 on the WEATHER Mainly sunny way 20°/10° Set for Oct. 3 Today’s Weather brought to you by BY JODI LUNDMARK USED CAR SUPERSTORE THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL ★HOME OF THE ★ Making 2,000 pretzels may seems LIFETIME WARRANTY like a daunting task but to the Sweet Complete weather information on page A2 North Bakery staff, it’s a rewarding experience. Chronicle-Journal Navigator This is the third year the bakery THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL/JODI LUNDMARK Directing you to the has participated in the United Way From left, Sweet North Bakery co-owner Erinn DeLorenzi along with Tana-Leigh Harty, stakeholder N E Internet links Pretzel Day and co-owner Erinn De- relations for Ontario Power Generation and United Way 2018 campaign chairwoman Stephanie Noel W S you need to know. Lorenzi said it’s fun to get the staff launch the campaign for the United Way’s Pretzel Day on Wednesday at the Sweet North Bakery. together to make the pretzels and ally for our personal team,” she said. ing to the United Way of Thunder nated by Renco Foods. watch the process unfold. “There’s that personal reward but Bay. DeLorenzi said being able to help “Leading up to it we all get really there is also the benefit to the com- For $5.50, people can order either out the United Way is a big part of nervous and anxious and work real- munity.” a salted pretzel with mustard dip or why they take part in the event. ly hard and then it all comes togeth- This year’s Pretzel Day is being a cinnamon pretzel. er and it’s a team-building event re- held on Oct. 3 with all proceeds go- All orders come with a juice do- • Continued on page A3 Fall Into Savings Sale! Sunday Thursday September Sale Starts September 13 16 September 13th! 11am - 4pm 9am - 6pm 2320 Dawson Road (Hwy 102 West) Thunder Bay • (807) 767-3455 • recworldrv.com find us on Facebook TO SUBSCRIBE FOR HOME DELIVERY OF THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL, PHONE 343-6226 OR 1-800-465-3914 A2 News Thursday, September 6, 2018 THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL 2018 Subaru MAROSTICA WRX Test Drive One Today! Best to get checked early THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL Shahrour said several studies came out in North American that suggested there was no Get checked was the big message during the need for prostate cancer screening. Prostate Cancer “Now we have Awareness Month seen the results,” at city hall on said Shahrour. “. Wednesday. We should be do- “Many men do ing prostate can- not know how cer screen but crucial it is to un- with discussion, a derstand the na- discussion be- ture of the dis- tween the doctor ease of prostate and the patient.” cancer, if you di- Shahrour said agnose early you what we are see- can prevent hav- ing in Northern ing extensive Ontario is many surgeries and From left, Dr. Walid Shahrour, urologist, speaks on people do not get treatments in the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, along with Ed any screening at future,” Dr. Walid Long, president of Prostate Cancer Canada all. Shahrour, urolo- Network Thunder Bay, during the launch at city “I have seen pa- gist and assistant THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL/BRENT LINTON PHOTOS hall, on Wednesday. tients that are 50 professor at the years old that are Members of the Prostate Cancer Canada Network Thunder Bay along with Mayor Keith Northern Ontario School of Medicine, told dying from prostate cancer, this is horrible,” Hobbs, raise a flag at city hall to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday. The Chronicle-Journal. said Shahrour. tested because of side effects, they hear the they have prostate cancer that their sex life is Recognizing the shortage of urolo- horror stories,” he said. done, he said. gists, Shahrour and his colleagues If you have symptoms often it is too late. It “There may be challenges, but they can be have arranged to do a prostate screen- needs to be dealt with ear- dealt with,” added Long. ing clinic and a data program to expe- ly, said Long who added, “In fact, intimacy can be 2019 dite patients with an issue. it is important to get test- “There may be challenges better and different.” Golf Ed Long, president of Prostate ed to get a baseline PSA but they can be dealt with. The Prostate Cancer Cancer Canada Network Thunder (prostate-specific anti- Canada Network Thun- Bay, knows all too well the issues sur- gen) to measure proteins In fact, intimacy can be der Bay hosts a support rounding prostate cancer. in the blood. better and different.” group on the third Thurs- Long had surgery for prostate can- Coming up this month day of each month at the SPECIAL cer 10 years ago and had some side ef- is a talk on Sexual Inti- 55 Plus Centre at 7 p.m. Ed Long fects, which he says are not unusual macy After Prostate Can- The Men Make It Hap- Buy your 2019 membership and and were all dealt with successfully. Prostate Cancer Canada Network cer with guest Thunder Bay president pen Men’s Health and start golfing August 1st, 2018! “I think that is something that men speaker/registered nurse Free PSA Screening are afraid of . they’re afraid to get Kim Hartsburg-Lang set event will be hosted Sun- for Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 day, Oct. 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the 55 Benefits of Banquet Dinner p.m., at the 55 Plus Centre Plus Centre. The event will have urologists on Full Playing Regions of Italy on River Street. site and people are reminded to bring their On- MEMBERSHIPS Some men hear that once tario Health Card. Memberships STARTING AT • Club Storage $ Culinary • Adult Clinics 1600 BEE’S WRAP • Full Access to Tap N Tour Grill Lounge A dinner series highlighting the rich • 10% Discount Senior and traditions & wines of Italy’s regions on Banquet facility Couple Featured Regions • Unlimited Green Fees Memberships of Northern Italy • Use of Practice available! 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