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Canadian Publications Agreement No. 0662445 Vol.17 No.30 HIKE WITH A VIEW Mandatory masks

Health Unit requirement starts Friday and applies to all indoor public spaces in the Thunder Bay District /3

Keith Ailey tells us why a trek to the Sea Lion isn’t a tough trip /8 GROWTH INDUSTRY

Cannabis producers get approval to provide medical marijuana /5 TASTY, WITH A TWIST

RibFest returns in 2020, but it will look a little different this year /10 SIXTY-GAME SPRINT LEITH DUNICK Our annual MLB predictions /13 NEW RULES NOW: Exceptions for mask wearing will be granted to anyone with a medical reason, children under two and children under five with disabilities who won’t wear them. 2 Thursday, July 23, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com L OCALNEWS Finlandia’s up for sale

BUSINESS $35,000 in seed money, but Haapanen The co-operative bid is likely not the By Leith Dunick – TB Source estimated they’ll need well into six only one the liquidators, Grant Thornton, figures to secure a potential commercial will see cross their desk before the eeing a price tag placed on the 110- loan. They’re also looking to narrow deadline lands next month. Syear-old Finnish Labour Temple down potential tenants for the facility, Haapanen said she’s heard of two or comes as a relief to Paula Haapanen. which has been closed since March. three other groups or businesses that are As a director on the interim board of “We are working on making applica- contemplating putting in an offer. the Finlandia Co-operative, Haapanen tions to larger investors for the hall to “I know that there are individual inter- said her group has been operating with have bigger investments with bigger ests. I know there is another group plenty of uncertainty in recent weeks, dollars so we can at least get the interested, even from within the Finnish after the previous board, the Finlandia minimum funds to get a commercial community. My main concern is that out Association, agreed to launch liquidation loan through a credit union,” she said. of everyone or anyone putting in a bid, proceedings, facing more than $1 million “Let’s be honest, the purchasing of the my hope is that it stays in the hands of in debt when COVID-19 struck. building is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s the community,” she said. “It’s a relief to have one less unknown then the after that that has to be consid- “An independently owned business, if on the list. The fact that we have a price, ered – how to start up the businesses that they work with the community, it’s OK, $599,000 to start with, and we know we are going to be happening from the hall, but it would change the nature of the have about 30 days to put in an official the restaurant and the repairs that need to building. I think this really belongs in the offer, I think that’s a good thing,” be done.” hands of the people that use it and not Haapanen said on Tuesday morning, Haapanen said there is plenty of work necessarily in the hands of an individual standing outside the iconic white and that needs to be done to bring the Hoito person.” blue doors of the world-famous Hoito up to current standards, and an aesthetic Whomever purchases the building will Restaurant. refresh wouldn’t hurt, she added. Those have to adhere to strict renovation and

LEITH DUNICK It’ll also give them time to get their repairs will also be well into six figures, repair guidelines, as the Finnish Labour WANTS TO BUY: Paula Haapanen of the Finlandia Co-operative is encouraged the Finnish finances in order. she said, mentioning a $22,000 quote to Temple has been designated a National faster.Labour Temple has been put on the ma rket better.for a $599,000 asking price. easier.A Go Fund Me campaign raised about fix the building’s concrete steps Historic Site of Canada. www.tbnewswatch.comBUY YOUR THUNDER BAY SOURCE CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE @ For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 3 L OCALNEWS Weather Forecast

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Risk of strong Risk of strong Sunny thunderstorms thunderstorms Probability of Precipitation: 40% Probability of Precipitation: 40% Probability of Precipitation: 10% HIGH 29 LOW 20 HIGH 28 LOW 18 HIGH 28 LOW 18 LEITH DUNICK PMaskLAYING SAFE: Daniel Trevisanutto of Halfwabylawy Motors dons a face mask las t weekin at an Our Kidsplace Count RibFest announcement. Mandatory face covering to be required in indoor public spaces HEALTH States and in particular in Minnesota, for example, with By Leith Dunick – TB Source Duluth moving forward with it." DeMille said she weighed both the pros and the cons of mandatory mask requirement for enclosed public enacting the regulation and said as she increasingly spaces will go into effect this Friday in the Thunder thought about the upcoming months and the possibility of A GREEN or RED Bay District. a second wave of COVID-19, she decided it was best for everyone, especially with schools reopening in some form SEELESS GRAPES Dr. Janet Demille, medical officer of health at the Product of USA or in September. THE Mexican Thunder Bay District Health Unit, made the announce- ment on Thursday, saying she made the decision in order "Really, we have to adopt and adapt to this new normal. No. 1 Grade to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as the region enters The wearing of masks, there's evidence to show it can Stage 3 of Ontario's reopening plan. reduce the spread of COVID, especially if many people in the population are actually doing that," DeMille said, HUGE "We have done well in navigating the reopening process $ so far; however, there have been outbreaks in other juris- adding it's not a step she took lightly. LB "I've had a challenging couple of weeks in looking at 2 dictions which have impacted workplaces, businesses and 4.41 / KG the community," DeMille said. considering this because I know what it means to essen- SALE tially impose something on people." "That risk is there for us too. As we continue to 375 G TRAY reopen, there will be increased opportunities for As for enforcement, DeMille said the plan is WHOLE REGUAR TURKEYS people to have closer contact with one another “Really, we to work with local businesses to engage them in GROUND BEEF a conversation about the value of mask wearing. Grade A, Frozen Fresh in enclosed spaces where transmission is more have to adopt likely to happen. People and good also travel DeMille said there are exemptions under the and adapt to Act. $ daily through this region. It is important that we LB $ adopt all necessary measures to protect ourselves the new "Not everybody can wear a mask or a face 1 2 and our communities against the spread of normal.” covering," she said. "Individuals with certain medical issues or impairments or disabilities 2.20 / KG COVID-19 in our area." DR. JANET Stage 3 includes the return of indoor dining in may not actually be able to wear (one) and they restaurants and service in bars, the reopening of DEMILLE are exempt. And they do not need to provide gyms and the return of movie theatres, albeit in proof of that exemption. It is based on good limited capacities. faith, really. $ DeMille said the rule will apply to any type of retail "It is much more difficult to target individuals around $ $ outlet, restaurants and bars and other public settings where that. So it's really going to be us working with businesses 2 to try to implement this." 2 there might be increased contact with other people. 1 "(Stage 3) was one of the big things that did prompt it at Children under two are also exempt, as are children SMOKEHOUSE TRADITIONAL CLASSICO this time," DeMille said. "Officially tomorrow we are under five with developmental challenges who refuse to COCA-COLA, CANADA DRY PASTA SAUCE wear a mask and cannot be persuaded by their caregiver. BACON OR PEPSI SOFTDRINKS open in Stage 3, which means other places of business are 500 G Selected Varieties DeMille said the health unit is prepared to support busi- Selected Varieties 410/650 ML going to be opening up or opening up in the next couple 2 L nesses in ensuring the regulation is adhered to by the of days or couple of weeks. That was certainly impetus Prices effective from Friday, July 24 to Thursday, July 30, 2020 for us doing this. public. "But it was also that there has been increasing consider- The regulation will apply to all employees and members Shawn’s Nofrills ~ 766-0003 ation in taking this kind of measure in the province of of the public and it is being issued under the Emergency 1020 Dawson Rd. Thunder Bay Ontario, but even more broadly in the country -- for Management and Civil Protection Act. The rule comes Darcy’s Nofrills ~ 626-0003 example in Quebec. I even notice it's happening in the into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 24. 425 N. Edward St. Thunder Bay 4 Thursday, July 23, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com L OCALNEWS We Are OPEN, Limit to 2 Customers Inside at a time.

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1095 Barton Street 807-625-4424 WEBSITE: debtsolutions-thunderbay.ca LEITH DUNICK DistrictNOT TIME TO RELAX: The public still needs to remain vigilaisnt, despite the faCOVID-freect the district earlier this week reported no known cases of COVDID-19. Confirmation of no known cases doesn’t mean guard can be let up HEALTH of the reopening and as we look ahead to the opening of schools and to By Leith Dunick – TB Source the fall, overall.” It does not mean Thunder Bay and surrounding communities are out or the first time in months, Thunder Bay is COVID-19-free. Dr. of the woods. FJanet DeMille, medical officer of health at the Thunder Bay District “Public health numbers reflect individuals who have had a positive Health Unit, made the announcement on Monday morning, in a video test for the virus. In the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, as in many posted to both YouTube and Facebook. others, many cases of COVID-19 go undetected. We could very well “Today we are reporting that we have no known active cases of have many cases undetected in our area right now,” she said. COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area,” DeMille “This virus is tricky.” said. Often people with COVID-19 show no symptoms or have mild “This is the first time we have had this since our first case symptoms but can be spreading the virus. It’s important to was reported to us back in March.” keep up measures to prevent the spread of the disease, The district has handled 93 known cases, including one including staying home if not feeling well. announced over the weekend, with all of them considered “As we continue to reopen, there will be more opportunities resolved. for people to have closer interactions with one another in There has been one death, a employee at Lac des Iles Mine. spaces, especially indoor spaces, where transmission is more “This is an important milestone that we have achieved. “The virus is likely to happen. The level of transmission of the virus in Having no known active cases of COVID-19 indicates that trick.” communities can quickly increase. This can happen without the level of the virus in this area is likely very low,” DeMille us actually being aware that it is happening,” DeMille said. DR. JANET DEMILLE said. “We have no indication of any ongoing spread of the “It can take two weeks, or more, to start detecting an virus at this time. This milestone is the result of our collective increase in cases.” effort as individuals, families, businesses and organizations She pointed to other jurisdictions across the country that and communities over the last several months.” have seen an uptick in cases as reopening efforts continue, The announcement came four days before the health unit noting it’s a warning to those in Thunder Bay to remain plans to implement a mandatory mask requirement for all vigilant. public indoor spaces, although those with medical issues can exempt DeMille is concerned about people and goods traveling through the themselves from having to wear a mask. region, saying the virus can easily be brought back in to the community DeMille said the fact that the region is at zero cases is in part because from outside, and expressed concerns about essential travel coming of the sacrifices people have made over the past several months, from south of the border. including staying home, physical distancing, mask wearing and “So while I think it is important for us to acknowledge and celebrate frequent hand-washing. what we have accomplished together, it is also important that we all “We should take comfort with what we have been able to accomplish remain vigilant and consistent in our efforts to keep this virus at bay in together. Also, this is a good position to be in as we enter into Stage 3 our area.” For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 5 L OCALNEWS Loitering bylaw will not happen CITY HALL By Doug Diaczuk – TB Source

request for city administration to look Ainto a potential loitering bylaw was dis- missed by city council, with many council- lors taking issue with the word loitering, say- ing it will only serve to further marginalize vulnerable people in the community. Coun. Aldo Ruberto brought the motion forward, requesting city administration

CORY NORDSTROM CORY prepare a report on the feasibility of a ROOM TO GROW: River Green will operate at 25 per cent capacity for now, but hope to produce recreational marijuana too. loitering bylaw in order to address concerns of drug use and drug dealing in city neigh- bourhoods. Ruberto said these issues were brought to Cannabis plant OKed his attention after speaking with many people in the downtown south core. BUSINESS would rival some prison facilities,” Pearson said. “The people who live there have to put up By Leith Dunick –TB Source He added the cannabis is being produced as effi- with it,” he said. “What about the rights of ciently as possible, allowing for a more consistent people who pay their taxes and go to work FILE medical marijuana warehouse grow-op in product, while also drastically cutting the seed-to-store and come home and want to live a quiet DENIED: City council will not move ahead AThunder Bay has been given federal government time down from the usual four-month time frame. quality of life?” with Coun. Aldo Ruberto’s loitering bylaw. approval to start producing cannabis for commercial River Green uses a specialized hydroponic system “To be absolutely clear from the beginning, use. and the latest growing technology, like green lights, this is about issues, not people,” Ruberto said. problem or the challenges we have in our Matt Pearson, general manager of River Green, said which simulate a dark period for the plants, while still “We are not targeting the poor or the margin- community,” said Counc. Rebecca Johnson. it hasn't been easy getting to this point, and the work's permitting workers to see what they're doing. alized with this bylaw. If we are doing that, if “We can have a loitering bylaw, but my just getting started. “We're eliminating variables such as inconsistent it does happen, I will be the first one to amend concern is are we really getting at the root of “The reality is, you do all this work to get your sun, inconsistent hydration, potentially inconsistent or rescind the bylaw.” what really needs to be done.” licence, but once you get your licence, the real work nutrients – all the problems that come with growing Ruberto added he wanted council to focus Westfort Coun. Kristen Oliver agreed, begins,” Pearson said in a recent interview. in soil,” Pearson said. on the main point, which is addressing the saying the city needs to look at this issue in a The approval means the company, who have asked In the initial stages, Pearson said the company will issue of drug use in core areas and finding a different way, including working with media not to reveal the location of the facility, can be using about 25 per cent of their building, but hope way to assist people living in these areas and community partners to find safe spaces for begin large-scale cannabis production. River Green to ramp that up to 100 per cent if they're eventually the police. vulnerable people. has 30 independent grow rooms inside their 100,000 allowed to produce recreational marijuana. But many on council did take issue with the “If we are trying to stop drug dealers, I don’t square-foot building. At that point, Pearson said they'll have a significant use of the term loitering, saying it will only think charging them with loitering is the way Pearson said they've taken an abundance of caution number of staff on the payroll. serve to further marginalize vulnerable groups to do that,” she said. “I recognize there are to ensure the facility is safe and secure. “When we're fully built out, and we can't say what of people, including Indigenous people and people in this community who feel unsafe “Not only does it have the operating procedures and the future brings, but we're looking at between 45 and those living in poverty. from people gathering. I think we need to protocols you'd find in medical facilities like hospitals, 60 jobs.” – With files from Cory Nordstrom, Thunder “I wanted to look at the fact that this is not have a more balanced approach in how we we also have a level of security that is equal to or Bay Television really addressing the whole basis of the address this.” 6 Thursday, July 23, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Editorial EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wrong time for facility Mask bylaw To the editor: o build an indoor turf facility or not Tto build an indoor turf facility, that is ready to go the question. A question that the citi- zens of Thunder Bay were never asked riday marks a new era in the city’s nor were they given any indication the Fapproach to COVID-19. mayor that they were voting for in 2018 Last week, Thunder Bay District was going to take $30 million from Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. their tax coffers to pay for it, without Janet DeMille announced face masks provincial or federal funding in place. will be required in all indoor public Thousands of pleas are going unheard spaces, starting this Friday. again from a COVID-19 fatigued If you want to shop, visit your doctor, community asking that the indoor turf go the gym or eat at a restaurant, you’ll facility be “put on hold” as we traverse be expected to wear a face covering. the economic ramifications of the While it doesn’t sit well with everyone pandemic. Hundreds of people are – and there are plenty of exceptions to get blowing up social media and their out of it – wearing a mask for most councillors' email inboxes with these people shouldn’t be much of a big deal. pleas. It appears in countries where there is They are being met with various justi- widespread use of masks that the spread fications from mayor and council to of COVID-19 has been kept to a move forward with this large infrastruc- minimum. ture expenditure, gambling that Undoubtedly, people are going to resist. COVID-19 will not reappear in Hopefully it doesn’t get as bad as in some Thunder Bay this fall and continue to parts of the United States, where people damage the economic stability of the have been shot over them. We’ve seen city. one incident escalate in Minton, Ont., There are no committed sources of that ultimately led to a police shooting. funding from provincial or federal Use your nice skills. If you’re in a programs at this time. $12.2 million has grocery store and see someone who already been taken from reserve funds, can’t, or won’t, wear a mask, practice another $3.3 million will be asked to be safe six and stay two metres away. Don’t allocated from the general reserve fund bother engaging them. to the indoor turf facility according to For some, it’s what they’re itching for, Councillor Mark Bentz, leaving only while for others, there could be a legiti- $13.5 million in taxpayers' hard-earned mate medical reason for not wearing a reserve coffers. mask. You just don’t know. With a projected $10 million deficit The regulations won’t be in place by the end of the year due to the forever. Remember, this is temporary. pandemic, borrowing or taking money from this funding mechanism is not CONTACT US: responsible governance and taxpayers 87 North Hill Street, may be looking at a substantial increase Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 5V6 of their tax levy in the 2021 budget. Ph: 807-346-2600 Along with the financial concerns, adequate public consultation due to the Taking care of the youth and quarantined for months, to have to

Editor: Leith Dunick 346-2650 there are concerns about the trans- restrictions of COVID-19, and the call children should be a priority for us, return home early to try to stop [email protected] parency of the process. The Chamber of for comments is happening when the but it should not be at the expense politicians from emptying their

Reporter: Doug Diaczuk 346-2622 Commerce has shared its concerns with general public is on summer vacation of the financial and mental well- hard-earned reserve funds that were [email protected] city council, according to a and not paying attention. being of a community in the middle set aside for a rainy day.

Tbnewswatch article on July 14, 2020. Soccer Northwest, a branch of the of a life-and-death pandemic. It is pouring outside, city council. Reporter: Ian Kaufman 346-3558 [email protected] I quote: “ In a letter to city council Ontario Soccer Association, should Where is the compassionate lead- A deferral to build the indoor turf made public Tuesday, the chamber says ask for some help from the city to ership in city council and in our facility seems in order at this time. Reporter: Karen Edwards 346-2591 the city's request for feedback from rebuild their club, but should this community sport associations? The city's financial well-being, and [email protected] residents about the design concept for club and its supporters expect a Where is common sense leadership the trust given to you as leaders Sales Manager: the project falls short of what's needed $30-million dollar state-of-the-art in city council or in our community depend on it. Kathy Harris 346-2510 [email protected] to ensure transparency and fiscal facility be funded and built during a sport associations? No one should accountability.” massive economic downturn in be taking advantage of people Lori Paras, Advertising Policy: Ad adjustment for error is limited to the cost of that portion of the ad where the error occurred. I agree that there has not been Thunder Bay? enjoying a reprieve from being Thunder Bay Member of: Canadian Community Newspaper Association & Ontario Community Newspaper Association. Thunder Bay Source is published every Thursday by T.Bay Post Inc. © Copyright No. 343384. City apologizes again for rollout of mascot name Thunder Bay Source is a member of the named Thunder, after some online “We shared the creative concept of the Council for not reaching out to them or National Newsmedia Council, which is an inde- CITY HALL pendent organization established to deal with By Ian Kaufman –TB Source commenters interpreted it as a disre- mascot in late 2019 with the City’s the broader Indigenous community prior acceptable journalistic practises and ethical spectful portrayal of a Thunderbird – Elder’s Council and Chief Peter Collins to the launch of the 50th Anniversary behaviour. he City of Thunder Bay has issued an supernatural beings that feature promi- of Fort William First Nation,” it read. mascot and confirm the final concept for If you have concerns about editorial content, Tapology for falsely claiming its eld- nently in the stories of many North “None raised issues with the concept.” the mascot was not approved by the please contact [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish ers’ advisory council was consulted on American Indigenous cultures, including The Facebook post was edited the elders’ council,” the apology read. to file a formal complaint, visit the website the design of its 50th anniversary mas- those of the Anishinaabe. following day to remove the reference to “We have learned from this experience mediacouncil.ca or, for additional information, call toll-free at 1-844-877-1163. cot. It's the second time the city has apol- That apology, issued via Facebook on the elders’ council. and, with humility and resolve, commit ogized over the rollout of the mascot. June 27, originally included a statement Last Friday, the city issued a second ourselves to continued collective The city earlier apologized for “the indicating the elders’ council had been apology over Facebook. learning and working with and following hurt caused” by the mascot, originally consulted on the issue. “We sincerely apologize to the Elders the guidance of the elders’ council...” For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Perspective Thursday, July 23, 2020 7 COVID and classes WORTH THE WALK Youngsters return to school amid plenty of uncertainty OPINION be Canadian kids sitting at socially responsible for soothing the frazzled By J.R. Shermack distant desks nervously facing psyches and boggled minds of their Special to TB Source another invisible foe. returning students – how will they For the children we send back to cope? n 1962 I was still naïve and wide- their classrooms in 2020, COVID 19 For many teachers the prospect of Ieyed, but that year I lost my child- might even be scarier than the returning to school under the present hood innocence. Cuban Missile Crisis was for their circumstances without a solid plan is When I was a kid in grade school grandparents decades ago. described as scary and nerve- something very scary happened and Amid the push to get kids back to wracking. my childish imagination ran wild school we appear to be rationalizing One teacher said her greatest fear with frightening scenarios. and creating a false sense of urgency was contracting COVID-19 in the I remember looking out the class- and September is just an arbitrary classroom and then bringing it home room window, scanning the summer deadline. to her family. skies for nuclear missiles while air There have been assurances that A large percentage of young raid sirens screamed out their children will not return people between 12 and 17 ominous warning. until classrooms are years old are also concerned It was the Cuban Missile Crisis absolutely safe but plans that someone in their imme- and I was one of millions of young are sketchy and parents “There are diate family will catch the baby boomers terrorized by the are skeptical. fears and virus. prospect of total annihilation. Educating Canadian It was only a test, but whenever the children is more chal- frustrations Scary times sirens went off I checked the sky in lenging than ever now concerning There are fears and frustra- case it wasn’t just a drill this time that every child has been school tion concerning school and the nuclear bombs would soon traumatized, terrified and safety...” safety, class structure, mental be exploding. isolated for several health (teachers and students) months. and academic achievement. Unsure at the time Some families have So what’s the hurry – we I didn’t know what to do – I lost loved ones - the fear and appre- can disinfect our kids, get them to listened to adults talking about the hension from past events will be a wear masks and try to keep them horrors of nuclear war but I had no serious barrier to education as young safely apart but who will reassure context, no perspective and no students return to class. them that everything is OK? understanding. It will be difficult for the COVID We can sanitize schools and class- So there I was, sitting at my desk generation to concentrate in school rooms but we may be throwing our in school and trembling with fear just as it was difficult for boomers to kids and their teachers into a psycho- while I waited for something pay attention while waiting to be logical lion’s den. horrible to happen. annihilated at their desks. As for me, I think something very I remember that lost feeling to this There may be compelling scary is happening and kids today day and I wouldn’t want any child to economic reasons to get kids back in feel a lot like I did in 1962. endure the helplessness and fear of school but there is no reason to They will need comfort and

such a horrifying experience. further traumatize an entire genera- compassion because just like me, LEITH DUNICK But as September approaches it tion in the process. they have lost their childhood inno- troubles me to think there will soon And what about the teachers cence – and that’s the saddest part. COOLING OFF: Swimmers enjoy a sunny afternoon in the refreshing waters near Soldier’s Hole.

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etters to the editor are most welcome. Address them to: LThose kept to 350 words or less Thunder Bay Source The S.S. have priority. 87 North Hill Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5V6 Erin loading The Thunder Bay Source reserves the right to edit submissions for content and pulp wood clarity. All attempts will be made to Email: [email protected] preserve the core argument of the author. Visit our website: www.tbnewswatch.com In 1883, the steamship Erin was loaded by THIS WEEK’S POLL QUESTION: wheelbarrow from boxcars at Thomas Marks’ wharf with 10,000 bushels of your VOICE YOUR OPINION ABOUT grain destined for THINGS THAT MATTER MOST. eastern ports. This marks the beginning VISIT www.tbnewswatch.com of Thunder Bay’s TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND VIEWS ABOUT status as a grain VOICE OUR WEEKLY POLL QUESTION. handling port. Does Thunder Bay need an anti-loitering TOTAL VOTES: 1,040 bylaw? YES NO NO OPINION 70.00% 25.58% 4.42% 8 Thursday, July 23, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com TBLife people health home food leisure Sea Lion journey well worth the trek It was formed into its distinct shape when the softer layers of sedimentary KEITH rock surrounding it were eventually eroded by the relentless waves of Lake AILEY Superior. The formation once looked just like a THE GOOD LIFE lion on its haunches, legs out in front, until the head and mane fell off many s legend has it, the Sea Lion of years ago. ASilver Islet, also known as Even without its head, it remains a Nagochee, was a companion of sight to see before it eventually collapses Nanabijou - the Sleeping Giant. In the into Superior. tale, Nanabijou mistakenly believes that As you make your way back from the Nagochee has betrayed him. In his viewing area, it is possible to veer off the anger, the giant puts a curse on the beast, main trail to skip some rocks and take a turning him to rock. dip in Lake Superior. Each summer, scores of visitors to Silver Islet and Sleeping Giant More to do Provincial Park make the trek to the Motivated hikers also have the option spot where the remains of the faithful of continuing about six kilometres Nagochee still stands, longingly further down the Kabeyun Trail to enjoy gazing out across Perry Bay on the the beach at Tee Harbour. northern edge of the world’s largest I believe this extension is worth the freshwater lake. effort as you will find more wildlife and less people the further you get from the Lots to see parking lot. While Sleeping Giant Provincial Park The Sea Lion is a worthy destination features more than 100 kilometres of for a little hiking adventure the next time trails to explore, the journey to the Sea you are out on the Sibley peninsula. Lion is one of the shortest, most Remember to stop and pick up a parking rewarding, and most popular hikes. permit on your way to Kabeyun because

Located just off the Kabeyun Trail, the SUPPLIED they are not available in this parking lot. Sea Lion is a perfect destination for a NATURAL WONDER: The trek to the Sea Lion isn’t a long one and the payoff is a spectacular view of Lake Superior. Better yet, by purchasing a yearly pass at family hike. cially when the park isn’t too busy. The lenging and fun terrain. Prepare to use diabase rock formed through the cooling the gatehouse, instead of online, all the Along this 800 meter section of trail secondary trail from Kabeyun to the Sea your hands to traverse some of the steep and solidification of magma that filled a proceeds will stay right here to support you are likely to encounter grouse, Lion is just 400 meters long but it makes rocky sections. void in the sedimentary rock on this the treasure that is Sleeping Giant rabbits, foxes and white-tailed deer, espe- up for its lack of distance with its chal- The Sea Lion itself is a piece of hard section of shoreline. Provincial Park. Businesses encouraged to sell wares online ShopHERE offers small find in their home communities. The opportunity is available for just including Thunder Bay. these markets and continue to do It left a lot of mom-and-pop shops at about any small business, from cafes Eric Zakrewski, CEO of the CEDC, business virtually,” Zakrewski said. entrepreneurs a chance a disadvantage. and salons to home-based business or said now more than ever the impor- Mayor Bill Mauro said ShopHERE to build their own sites Locally, many businesses just an artist looking to sell their tance of e-commerce is is a great way to help grow the local weren’t set up for online e-commerce, wares. emerging full force. economy in a few simple steps. BUSINESS meaning those who wanted to support “Any business can apply For local businesses, it “This is another opportunity for By Leith Dunick – TB Source local were forced to shop elsewhere or to the ShopHERE program opens doors and markets them to promote and sell their goods go without. and have a free website built that would otherwise be and services by increasing their reach he COVID-19 pandemic has However, a free service offered for them that allows them to unattainable. and accessibility. I also want to thank Tchanged the way many consumers through Digital Main Street and the get sales online. It’s a great That can only add to their the Thunder Bay CEDC and the shop. Thunder Bay and District opportunity for them to bottom lines, he said. Thunder Bay and District Amazon was already the 13th most Entrepreneur Centre may change that increase their revenue, to “People from global, Entrepreneur Centre for their efforts in lucrative company in the world before for good. increase their digital foot- national and local markets connecting local businesses to the the virus disrupted people’s way of Ryan Moore, development officer print and just be open 24/7 are relying on the internet to Program, and for all of the work they life. for small business at the Thunder Bay essentially during this RYAN MOORE shop, find information, or have done in supporting our local Its arrival made it that much simpler Economic Development Commission, time,” Moore said. order their weekly businesses in navigating the extreme for customers to shop online, avoiding said the goal is to bring 50,000 busi- The program is funded in part by a groceries. By providing small busi- challenges posed by the COVID-19 long lines at stores that were still open nesses across Canada on board $1-million donation from Google nesses with the opportunity to build a pandemic,” Mauro said. and allowed them to purchase goods through the program, including dozens Canada, allowing it to expand to free online store ShopHERE is To apply for the program, visit and services they might be unable to in the city. communities across the country, ensuring small businesses can tap into www.digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere. For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, July 23, 2020 9 TBLife DidDid YouYou Care providers now permitted KnowKnow That...That...

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Our at the hospital (patients cannot have assistance in dying (MAID). program gives you the tools for long-lasting results aswell as: Mother Nature delivers deluge of the wet stuff • entire process is doctor supervised rumble of thunder off in the distance. like someone in the kitchen was I like thunderstorms. Yes, I recog- • one-on-one personal But, to no avail. Until last week. whisking the contents of a bowl. No nize that they can be destructive. The evaluations. FRED Last week we received a couple of rain yet but as soon as Beth climbed power blipped off and on twice during • no drugs, surgery or injections. JONES doozy storms the fiercest of which was into the car, it began to pour. Driving Saturday night. I knew this when I • no shakes or pre-packaged on Saturday night - a real “Son et back home along highway 588 the rain arose Sunday morning to see the digital food RURAL ROOTS Lumiere” show. Gusting winds was so heavy that the vehicles ahead of clocks all blinking. rattling the doors, windows, and me were practically crawling. Only The day was cool with strong winds Lose 20-30 pounds chimneys, and constant flashing of two times before have I ever had to and dramatic movement of clouds. The in 6 weeks! ow! After at least a month of lightning giving me the impression (as drive through such a thick downpour. term most often used is “scudding”. Whardly any rain, Ma Nature sure I lay in bed) of a swarm of paparazzi But when we reached the junction of Yup, “them clouds sure were scudding call us: made up for lost time. with a myriad of flashbulbs popping. Highways 588 and 595 where we turn to beat the band.” I said to Laura, The long, dry spell was good for hay Occasionally, as the storm passed to head south, the rain was suddenly “This feels like late August and not 343-7932 makers but not good for some crops. overhead, the house shook from a reduced to a gentle pitter-patter on the July.” She agreed. And then it rained. It poured but still it cannonade. “Boy, they’re really windshield. The shift from downpour Son, Doug, voiced the pleasure of to receive a was not enough. My wife, Laura, was having a serious bowling match up to light drizzle was very dramatic. anticipating actually being able to pull FREE CONSULTATION in our vegetable garden after the rain there,” I thought. Mornings might start out sunny but warm covers on when he went to sleep and find out more and said that the rain had merely I was driving home from town then the clouds quickly swept in to instead of blasting a fan beside his bed soaked less than one inch of ground. Thursday afternoon. I had to drive to cover up the blue. Friday morning it and lying with just a thin sheet due to So, the next day that was back to the Conmee Township office to pick up rained but not for long. the heat. The sound of the fan disturbs stinking hot (and there have been many daughter Beth. You have to drive Saturday started out grey but by his sleep. this July), she realized that she’d have through Kakabeka and then continue afternoon the sun was out and the ther- Soon enough, I thought, we will be to water the garden. on the trans-Canada for a bit. As I was mometer climbed back up. But bundling our bodies under heavy The weather office promised thunder heading down the hill out of the village Saturday night was when the fire and blankets and swathing them with layers storms and fierce winds. In the past and past Kakabeka Falls, I chanced to waterworks took over. Sunday was of clothes. So, while the prolonged, couple of months, those threats have look up and saw a sky that I’d never grey with rampaging winds and, in the intense heat with very high humidity proved out here on the farm to be much seen before. There was a straight band afternoon, a brief but intense shower. I isn’t much fun, at least we aren’t ado about nothing. Sure, we could see of dark cloud that acted as a border to was hoping for less intensity and more freezing. For more information the gathering of the clouds that grew in the boiling grey clouds. Under this of a long, drawn-out, gentle rain to And nature is giving us a dramatic check out intensity, darkening with even one band was a froth of cloud that looked really soak the ground. show. www.thunderbaywellness.com 10 Thursday, July 23, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com IN THE bay arts entertainment culture RibFest a drive-through only affair

Annual event will be that they follow. The signage will tell them which ribber they’re choosing . If four days instead of its Ribs Royale, then they’ll follow that line. If it’s Dinosaur Smoke House or three to maximize the Silver Birch, they’ll follow the different number of customers lines and go to their particular choice that they’re looking for,” Berringer said. THUNDER BAY As the former long-time executive director of Our Kids Count, Berringer By Leith Dunick – TB Source said they worked hard to ensure Rib Fest was going to be possible this summer, as ot even COVID-19 could stop Rib it is the largest single fundraiser for the NFest from returning to Thunder Bay. organization each year. However, this year’s event will look They couldn’t afford not to do it, she markedly different than last year’s event, said. the inaugural one held at the Canadian “Losing the revenue from this was Lakehead Exhibition grounds. going to have a dramatic impact to Our Gladys Berringer, organizer of the Kids Count, as all the charities in expanded 2020 event, said in order to Thunder Bay have struggled because of keep everyone safe this summer, they’ve having to cancel their events. We just decided to turn Rib Fest into a drive- needed to be creative and come up with through affair. some option to keep the programs This way the public still gets to enjoy going.” their favourite ribber’s wares, while Kathryn Hughes, the current executive helping raise much needed money for director of Our Kids Count, said sure, the Our Kids Count. experience will be a little different this This year’s event will run for four days time around, but in the end, the ribs are instead of the traditional three, to allow the star attraction and they’ll still be there as many customers as possible to place for the taking as always. an order. “We’re really hoping that people pull “Hopefully the crowds can spread out up, they turn on the music in their car over four days instead of cramming it and they enjoy being able to get their ribs into three. The model is going to be a and at least have some experience that takeout, drive-through model. People gets them out of their house, even if they will not exit their cars. Hopefully they have to stay in their car and that they will come with cash prepared,” really do see this as fun,” Hughes said. Berringer said. “And if they come all four days in a “We will have an ATM there, but we’re row, they get four times the fun.” just in the process of setting it up.” Berringer said volunteers will be on Berringer said Northern Avenue will be hand selling 50-50 tickets, which are also closed during Rib Fest and customers being sold on line. will access the grounds via Fort William Rib Fest, sponsored by Halfway

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imperious scrutiny at various check- points. MARTY France also uses digital technology to MASCARIN alter the appearance of some of his subjects. One such brave soul is Maxim MOVIE TALK Lapunov, who becomes the first indi- vidual to make public accusations f one is gay in Chechnya nowadays, against the government in pursuit of Iyou fear for your life. Such is the legal prosecution. Maxim, his lover, genocidal message of filmmaker David and Maxim’s whole family are forced France’s tense, award-winning docu- to flee for their lives. mentary, Welcome to Chechnya. (Shaw Giving up everything for an uncertain Cable.) future elsewhere in a strange country is Posing as a tourist, France draws us the painful plight of the refugee. into the dark world of sexual tyranny currently practiced by the Chechen Homophobic leader regime through clandestine interviews There is also a jolting TV interview and by following a few desperate souls with leader Kadyrov. Decked out in his seeking escape. bowl-shaped haircut and elongated The oppressive machinations origi- beard, thuggish Kadyrov denounces nated from a drug raid in 2017 where a gays and encourages their expulsion suspect’s seized phone contained SUPPLIED from the country as a means of “puri- explicit gay images and texts. This fying our blood.” sparked an authoritarian purge led by So dangerous is the game that another the Putin-backed Chechen leader, interviewee, activist Olga Baranov, a Ramzan Kadyrov, whereby individuals PERSECUTED FOR THEIR LOVE: Welcome to Chechnya tells a chilling tale of what it’s like to be gay in the Russian-controlled country. lesbian, is eventually forced to seek were arrested and tortured to reveal the ation of gays has chillingly permeated threatening to reveal her secret to her police and citizen-vigilantes in the asylum in Canada herself. Some make names of other gay contacts. the populace. Families feel shame if gay-hating father, an influential streets. it out, while the fate of others, any relatives are found to be gay. government official. Anya’s facing France takes us along the breath- including restless Anya, remains unde- Coming to the rescue LGBT activist David Isteev states that either death or imprisonment. Once taking extractions of a few specific termined. This prompted the LGBT community maiming or making gay relatives under the incriminating spotlight, gays individuals, as activists orchestrate Activist David provides the film’s to create an ‘extraction’ network, dedi- “disappear” is not uncommon. have limited options. their furtive flight to safe houses in sobering conclusion, pointing to more cated to rescuing the persecuted and The documentary begins with young Other individuals interviewed bear Moscow and other locations. France’s sinister ramifications to the govern- re-locating them to other countries “Anya” who has phoned David, terri- both physical and psychological scars concealed I-phones and Go-Pro ment’s actions: “If there’s no including Canada via the Toronto- fied after her uncle has discovered she from brutal detention. Retrieved phone cameras heighten the sense of imme- punishment….then anyone can be in based “Rainbow Network.” is a lesbian and is attempting to black- footage exposes repulsive beatings, diacy, capturing his subjects’ the shoes of a gay Chechen.” The government’s aggressive repudi- mail her into having sex with him, debasement and harassment by both heart-pounding anxiety as they undergo His battle against tyranny continues. It Starts With a Click The tbSOURCE Classifieds are online, so it’s easier than ever to find exactly what you’re looking for.

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I N THEBAY A world without Canada would be grim anadians are known worldwide. However, a recent documentary us, a communist regime would likely Lester B. Pearson for that. CWe’re the nice ones. We’re the series, The World Without Canada, blanket half the world. When the 1956 Suez Canal Crisis polite ones. And to hear late night highlighted Canada’s involvement in Which practically makes us had England, Europe, and Middle comics talk, that’s pretty much it. science, technology, resources and Superman – and yes, he’s half- Eastern countries considering the Well, that and we’ve got a really hot military history. And despite my Canadian. whole World War thing for a third prime minister. various high school history In the field of medicine, time – this time, with nuclear weapons As Canadians, we’ve often laughed classes, I was surprised by Canadians saved millions of – it was Foreign Minister Pearson who with others who joke about us. (It some facts. Or perhaps my diabetics with the invention came up with a peacekeeping solution would be rude not to.) We giggle in built-in Canadian modesty of insulin, heart patients that literally saved the world. In fact, agreement as we’re whittled down to never allowed me to recog- with the pacemaker, and his UN Emergency Force was the the most simplistic of terms: Come to nize the extent of our impact epileptics with brain backbone of modern day peace- Canada for beavers, maple syrup, and on the world. surgery. keeping which has continued to do so. the world’s best apologies. For example, the docu- It was two Canadians who Canadians don’t toot their own horn Unfortunately, even Canadians are After all, we’re just “peacekeepers.” mentary considers an created and patented the all- despite playing key roles in every- starting to believe it. Meanwhile, the U.S. media has alternate reality had important light bulb before thing. We’re much more than maple As the world’s politicians gathered always touted America’s achieve- Canadians not intervened in selling it to good ol’ Thomas syrup. to discuss global warming, the UN, ments – even to the extent of changing the First and Second World LESTER B. PEARSON Edison. In fact, Canadians We’re Buffy the Vampire Slayer. and international hotspots of war, the history. Wars. To call our troops are responsible for sonar, She performed end-of-the-world news coverage could leave one How many watched the Oscar- instrumental on Vimy Ridge or Juno the radio, the alkaline battery, the heroics repeatedly, alone, and without thinking that Canada was little more winning film Argo and believed that Beach would be an understatement. microchip laminate, and the x-ray to fanfare. than a cheerleader on the sidelines: the U.S. was the hero of the story? But we also trained British pilots and name a few. So few people noticed. But when there, but without an actual foot in the Apparently, the Canadians simply took out German submarines that were Of course, regarding our well-earned Buffy died, her headstone said it all: game. gave them a place to stay. stopping English supplies. Without reputation for politeness, we can thank “She saved the world. A lot.”

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BASEBALL Dodgers By Leith Dunick – TB Source l NL Rookie: , L.A. Dodgers

aseball’s 60-game sprint has begun. While Ryan La Via Bmany purists are looking at this season with Sales, Dougall Media a taste of disdain, I think it’s actually going to be l AL East: a pretty intense ride. l AL Central: Minnesota Twins Think about it. Every game is going to be l AL West: Oakland Athletics important. Every injury is magnified. Every l AL wild-card: NY Yankees, Chicago White slump or winning streak takes on so much more Sox significance than in a traditional 162-game l NL East: marathon. l NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals Schedules are geographically based, which l NL West: could prove tough for teams trying to break l NL wild-card: Cincinnati Reds, San Diego through in the American League East or National Padres League East. l : L.A. Dodgers over Minnesota That’d be the Toronto Blue Jays and their Twins talented corp of youngsters. l AL MVP: Matt Chapman, Oakland A’s Still, odds are one of the New York Yankees or l AL Cy Young: Jose Barrios, Minnesota Twins the and their outstanding top of l AL Rookie: , Baltimore the rotation are likeliest teams to come out of the Orioles junior circuit. l NL MVP: Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves In the NL, the retooled Los Angeles Dodgers, l NL Cy Young: , L.A. Dodgers with one guaranteed season of Mookie Better to l NL Rookie: Gavin Lux, L.A. Dodgers finally get over the World Series hump, are the betting favourites. But don’t discount the Atlanta Tyler Kelaher Braves. And who knows, in a short season, TBT Sports Anchor maybe the , led by Fernando l AL East: New York Yankees Tatis, Jr. and Manny Machado, are ready to take l AL Central: Minnesota Twins the next step. l AL West : Houston Astros It’s our annual MLB predictions column. I l AL wild-card: Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland managed to get it right last year, calling the Indians

Washington Nationals to beat the Houston Astros LEITH DUNICKÉFILE l NL East: Atlanta Braves in the World Series. I’m just sayin’. BANG ON: Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros are favoured by most of our prognosticators to make the playoffs. l NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals I’ve recruited a few new faces to take part this l NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers year. Anyone who watches the TBT News will Ted Jessop l NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers l NL wild-card: , be familiar with our sports anchor, Tyler Kelaher, Reporter, CKPR Radio l NL wild-card: , Milwaukee Brewers and our co-anchor Brittany Ramsay, a huge l AL East: New York Yankees Washington Nationals l World Series: L.A. Dodgers over New York Boston Red Sox fan. But we won’t hold that l AL Central: Minnesota Twins l World Series: Cleveland over L.A. Dodgers Yankees against her. l AL West: Houston Astros l AL MVP: , l AL MVP: Mike Trout, L.A. Angels And we’ve brought Ryan Gagnon on board, a l AL wild-card: Chicago White Sox, Los l AL Cy Young: Gerrit Cole, N.Y. Yankees and l AL Cy Young: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees huge fan of Cleveland and one of the biggest Angeles Angels Mike Clevinger, Cleveland (tie) l AL Rookie: Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox baseball fanatics in the city. l NL East: Atlanta Braves l AL Rookie: Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox l NL MVP: Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves The fun starts on Thursday! l NL Central: Chicago Cubs l NL MVP: Ronald Acuna, Atlanta Braves l NL Cy Young : Jacob deGrom, New York Mets l NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers l NL Cy Young: Walker Buehler, L.A. Dodgers l NL Rookie: Gavin Lux, L.A. Dodgers Leith Dunick l NL wild-card: Washington Nationals, New l NL Rookie: Gavin Lux, L.A. Dodgers Editor, TB Source York Mets Brittany Ramsay l AL East: Atlanta Braves l World Series: L.A. Dodgers over Minnesota Bryan Wyatt TBT Co-Anchor l AL Central: Minnesota Twins Twins CKPR News Director l AL East: New York Yankees l AL West: Los Angeles Angels l AL MVP: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels l AL East: New York Yankees l AL Central: Minnesota Twins l AL wild-card: Houston Astros, Tampa Bay l AL Cy Young: Geritt Cole, New York Yankees l AL Central: Minnesota Twins l AL West : Houston Astros Rays l AL Rookie: Nate Pearson, Toronto Blue Jays l AL West: Houston Astros l AL wild-card: Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland l NL East: Atlanta Braves l NL MVP: , Los Angeles l AL wild-card: Texas Rangers, T.B. Rays l NL East – Washington Nationals l NL Central: Chicago Cubs Dodgers l NL East: Atlanta Braves l NL Central: Chicago Cubs l NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers l NL Cy Young: Jacob deGrom, NY Mets l NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals l NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers l NL wild-card: Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego l NL Rookie: Gavin Lux, Los Angeles Dodgers l NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers l NL wild-card: Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Padres l NL wild-card: Washington Nationals, San Brewers l World Series: L.A. Dodgers over Tampa Bay Ryan Gagnon Diego Padres l World Series: L.A. Dodgers over Houston Rays Fantasy Baseball Star (self-proclaimed) l World Series: New York Yankees over L.A. Astros l AL MVP: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels l AL East: New York Yankees Dodgers l AL MVP: Mike Trout, L.A. Angels l AL Cy Young: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees l AL Central: Cleveland l AL MVP: Giancarlo Stanton, New York l AL Cy Young: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees l AL Rookie: Nate Pearson, Toronto Blue Jays l AL West: Houston Astros Yankees l AL Rookie: Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox l NL MVP: , L.A. Dodgers l AL wild-card: Oakland Athletics, Minnesota l AL Cy Young: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees l NL MVP: Christian Yelich, Milwaukee l NL Cy Young: Walker Buehler, Los Angeles Twins l AL Rookie: Sean Murphy, Oakland A’s Brewers Dodgers l NL East: Atlanta Braves l NL MVP: Ronald Acuna, Atlanta Braves l NL Cy Young : Walker Buehler, L.A. Dodgers l NL Rookie: Gavin Lux, Los Angeles Dodgers l NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals l NL Cy Young: , L.A. l NL Rookie: Gavin Lux, L.A. Dodgers 14 Thursday, July 23, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com sports NEWS T-Wolves land Roberts BASKETBALL academics without distractions.” By Leith Dunick – TB Source Thomson, who returned the Thunderwolves to top-10 status last season, yan Thomson continues to fine-tune the said Roberts should fit in well on the team. RLakehead Thunderwolves men’s bas- “Nas is a fantastic kid who works hard, ketball roster. wants to improve as a player and is focused The Wolves coach on Monday announced on getting his degree. He’s a good athlete the team has landed 6-foot-4 wing who will be able to defend Nas Roberts, a Toronto prospect multiple positions and provide ranked 79th in the nation by North some versatility offensively. Pole Hoops in his 2019 graduating We’re excited to get on the court campaign. and help Nas continue to improve Roberts spent last season as a player,” Thompson said. competing in the Ontario Senior Roberts played AAU for former Basketball Association. Roberts Thunderwolves guard Ryan said he had options, but Lakehead Marrast with Peoples Basketball. won out for a variety of reasons. Marrast, who competed for LU “It was a tough decision but during the 05-06 season, said Lakehead is a top 10 university NAS ROBERTS Roberts will bring plenty of skill and academically they will allow to the Thunderwolves lineup. me to graduate with a valuable degree,” "Nas has a unique skill set for a guard with

Roberts said. an uncanny ability to block shots and finish. LEITH DUNICK “The basketball team is top-tier, the He’s left us wondering a few times if that NEW FACE: Darrin Nicholas takes over as Superior International Junior Hockey League commissioner from Bryan Graham. coaches are very supportive and have the actually just happened. He’s never been capabilities to help me improve. Lakehead is afraid of hard work and keeps a calm, cool far from home but will increase my focus and collected demeanour on and off the level and commitment to basketball and court." Nicholas hopes to grow SIJHL to 10

SIJHL home, the Thief River Falls Norskies and the Wisconsin By Leith Dunick – TB Source Lumberjacks. The federal government has closed the land border to arrin Nicholas would like to see at least 10 teams call non-essential traffic since March, extending the agree- Dthe Superior International Junior Hockey League ment to Aug. 21 earlier this month. home in a few short years. Nicholas is hopeful that by the time hockey rolls Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Terrace Bay and locations around, the rules may have changed. south of the border are among the targets the league’s new “Logistically, a lot of our towns are very close to the commissioner is eying. borders, so once we get the American teams across the But first, he’s got a more imminent problem to solve – border, in Fort Frances’ case, in Thunder Bay’s case, we and it might be out of his hands. literally could only need them in Canada for five or six Like most sports leagues, the SIJHL is trying hours in order to prepare for a game and get to figure out a way back onto the ice, with the them back across the border. Is that something threat of COVID-19 and a dreaded second wave “If I had a that’s feasible?” front and centre in everyone’s minds. crystal ball, I Add in the uncertainty of the land border would say a Stronger circuit being closed between Canada and the United Nicholas said he’d also like to make the States and the fact the federal government has September league more competitive across the country. already denied the Toronto Blue Jays permis- start seems Two seasons ago the Thunder Bay North Stars sion to travel back and forth between the two unlikely right were ranked second in the nation, but were countries, and it’s tough to see how a 2020-21 now.” swept handily out of the Dudley Hewitt Cup. campaign can even happen. An SIJHL club has only advanced out of DARRIN Ontario twice, the North Stars in 2006, led by Not giving up NICHOLAS future NHLers Carter Hutton and Robert Nicholas, however, is holding out hope. Bortuzzo, and the Minnesota Wilderness in “It’s just anybody’s guess right now. If I had a crystal 2013. ball, I would say a September start seems unlikely right More teams could help that, as well as the road not now. But there’s lots of talk about October or November,” being as tough to get to the national championship. Nicholas said. “But there are still lots of hurdles. We still “I’ve got to think that might resonate with some high- need clarity on what Phase 3 means for our sport, not just level hockey players and certainly what we’ve seen from for our league, but for our sport in general. the new Walleye franchise. They’ve been quite aggres- “We’re trying to source that out and of course we’ve sive, announcing player signings and stuff like that. I got the border issue that is always looming there for us think that’s the way the league needs to go, is to try to being an international league. 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