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CANCELLED For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, March 26, 2020 3 L OCALNEWS Weather Forecast Act like virus here THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Health Unit head urges public to help stem spread of COVID­19 HEALTH By Leith Dunick – TB Source

hese are not normal times,” ‘Tsays Janet DeMille, the med­ Mainly sunny Sunny A few flurries ical officer of health at the Thunder Probability of Precipitation: 10% Probability of Precipitation: 10% Probability of Precipitation: 60% Bay District Health Unit. HIGH 3 LOW -8 HIGH 4 LOW -2 HIGH 5 LOW -2 In a video address to the commu­ nity posted Sunday night, DeMille said the COVID­19 outbreak is a SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY serious situation and the public all needs to pay attention and take appropriate actions to prevent the spread of the disease in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities. “We all need to collectively take measures that will reduce the impact of the virus here in Thunder Bay, in the Thunder Bay District Mainly sunny Sunny Cloudy with showers and beyond,” DeMille said. Probability of Precipitation: 20% Probability of Precipitation: 20% Probability of Precipitation: 40% She began her address by HIGH 6 LOW -4 HIGH 3 LOW -1 HIGH 5 LOW -1 confirming there have been no confirmed cases of COVID­19 in the area, noting all tests have come back negative. “Unfortunately, the ability to process and analyze the tests is limited provincially, and even nationally, so we are experiencing a considerable delay in getting the results back. It should be noted though, that people that are getting tested are self­isolating at home,” DeMille said. “So even if they had COVID­19, ASPARAGUS they’re likely not spreading the CLUB product of SIZE Mexico, virus, especially in the community.” no.1 grade Happening elsewhere However, DeMille warned there BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST is community spread happening fresh elsewhere in Ontario, notably in the 97 Greater Toronto Area. 1 EA/LB It’s not surprising and something 77 4.34/KG that experts assumed would happen FILE STOP THE SPREAD:Janet DeMille, medical officer of health at the Health Unit. 3 eventually. DeMille said people /LB living in the Thunder Bay District 8.31/KG shouldn’t take the city’s relative in place to stem the spread of the COVID­19 locally. isolation as a sign of safety. disease, most notably social­ “Returning travelers must self­ 97 “This will only give us a delay in distancing recommendations. It isolate for 14 days upon their 3 the virus being here and spreading. includes the closing of schools and return. Self­isolation means staying 97 BONESSLESS It won’t stop it,” she said. “Right daycares, bars restaurants and at home, not going out and limiting PORK HALF 1 BECEL MARGARINE now we need to act like the virus is theatres, the cancellation of sports your contact and proximity to other /LB LOIN here and that it is spreading here. and limitations on gatherings. people,” she said. 4.34/KG cryovac package selected varieties 680/907g This may be in the early “In addition we’ve seen DeMille said friends and family NO NAME® stages of community spread many organizations can play a role, offering to pick up FLOUR here. However now is the implement measures to groceries or other supplies. 77 selected varieties time we need to act, to slow “Returning reduce people being able 3 10kg the spread of the virus in travelers to congregate, or gather Stay home our communities.” must self-iso- together. And while there Individually, she encouraged the The first goal is to identify late for 14 still may be people public to stay home as much as KRAFT PEANUT 97 those with high risk of coming together, these possible and avoid non­essential BUTTER 5 having the virus and putting days after measures help increase travel within the community. selected varieties in measures to ensure they their return.” the distance between “Work from home, if you’re able. 750g/1kg don’t cause its spread. The JANET DEMILLE people.” Plan ahead for what you might Prices effective from Friday, March 27 to Thursday, April 2, 2020 second is the above­ DeMille also asked need. For example, plan your meals mentioned flattening the returning travelers from and your grocery shopping so you Shawn’s Nofrills ~ 766­0003 curve, a means to prevent out of country to strictly don’t have to do this very often,” 1020 Dawson Rd. Thunder Bay sharp spikes in incidences. adhere to self­isolation strategies, to DeMille said, noting she’s adhering Darcy’s Nofrills ~ 626­0003 There are significant steps already reduce the chances of spreading to a once­a­week grocery trip. 425 N. Edward St. Thunder Bay 4 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Do you have an opinion to share? L OCALNEWS E­mail the editor at [email protected] FILE TOUGH CALL: Premier Doug Ford plans to close all but essential services in Ontario for two weeks. Province closing businesses down Premier says only essential outlets can remain open POLITICS tial but did not go into detail of the distinc­ By Doug Diaczuk – TB Source tions on Monday. A total of 74 categories of businesses were tarting on Wednesday, all non­essential permitted to stay open, including construc­ Sservices and businesses were tion, grocery stores and ordered to close by the province of pharmacies, media outlets, the Ontario for 14 days. “The answer LCBO and the Beer Store, hotels, Premier Doug Ford made the is clear, we telecommunications and others. announcement on Monday after­ must get A full list can be found on noon from Queen’s Park. ahead of this tbnewswatch.com. “This was a very tough decision, virus to beat “As I said from day one, we will but it was the right decision,” he and we must take all steps neces­ said. “It is not the time for half this virus.” sary to slow the spread of measures. The gravity of this order DOUG FORD COVID­19,” Ford said. “The does not escape me.” health and safety of every Ontarian Businesses were given 36 hours to comes first.” prepare for the mandatory shutdown or The mandatory shutdown could be prepare contigency plans, such as having staff extended beyond the 14 days. work remotely. “Some people will ask why or why now,” Ford said there is a long list of businesses Ford said. “The answer is clear, we must get classified as essential and many as non­essen­ ahead of this virus to beat this virus.” For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, March 26, 2020 5 L OCALNEWS Council eyes taxpayer relief CITY HALL the meeting. And for the first time, lead on specific responses, with By Ian Kaufman – TB Source councillors were able to participate council providing direction. remotely, thanks to legislation “We need to be thoughtful,” inancial relief, including deferral recently passed by the Ontario cautioned Current River Coun. Fof municipal taxes and water government. Andrew Foulds, saying quickly­ bills, may be on the horizon for Councillors unanimously approved moving events are putting enormous Thunder Bay residents and business­ a resolution to consider financial pressure on city administration. es as city council weighs its options relief for residents and businesses City manager Norm Gale outlined in responding to the COVID­19 pan­ Monday night. This could include the city’s response. demic. Council is set to decide on deferred taxes and water bills, While the constantly changing situ­ some steps March 30, after directing waiving user fees, penalties, and ation is challenging, he reassured city administration to report back on interest, and other measures. Council councillors the city had mobilized to a range of possible actions. directed city administration to report stay on top of it and consider all As much of public life grinds to a back on March 30. options in responding. halt, city hall showed signs of the Coun. Aldo Ruberto pressed “There’s a lot going on and it’s unfolding crisis at Monday night’s council to discuss the city’s wider moving very quickly, and we’re

SUBMITTED meeting. The meeting was closed to response, raising possibilities like staying on top of it,” Gale said. the public, with council chambers offering up city arenas, as has been The city has established two groups CLICK HERE: Trinty United Church has entered the digital age during the recent global pandemic. rearranged to allow more distance done in Sudbury, to provide a venue charged with responding to the between councillors. for food aid. emerging crisis, which include the City hall itself was announced Other councillors, thought it best to mayor, Gale, and other high­level Churches go online closed to the public part­way through allow city administration to take the staff. The groups usually meet daily. RELIGION "Our content provider would have a By Gary Rinne – TB Source portal where people from the States could choose where they wanted to go and what ith in­church services curtailed by stream they wanted to watch. I assume Wthe COVID­19 pandemic, members there was some of that as well," Boyd of Thunder Bay's seven United church con­ added. gregations held a joint worship service Ministers and lay leaders from all seven online this past weekend. local churches participated. Nearly 6,000 people logged on, including They gathered at Trinity, but practised residents of communities across Canada social­distancing throughout the service. and the U.S. Music was provided by Thunder Bay's Reverend Randy Boyd of Trinity United, well­known Cosbey family, who also the host church, said there were some performed in the church as the choir. anxious moments before the Boyd said as long as the authori­ service began, but things turned ties continue to allow smaller out well in the end. groups to gather together, the "The distribution provider that churches hope to continue online we used experienced an incred­ “We got a services every Sunday. ible slam of bandwidth usage. lot of "We have a skeletal group When we went to do the pre­ appreciative putting this together, and they are stream, we had nothing," Boyd serving the spiritual needs of thou­ said. comments.” sands of people. I would hope that However, the connection was RANDY BOYD this is seen as a worthwhile and made just in time for the start of valuable contribution to what's the service at 10:30 a.m. going on" in Canada, he said. "We did a lot of stuff in the city Trinity has the experience and and beyond the city to make sure the equipment to host an online people knew the stream would be avail­ service, including multi­camera and multi­ able," Boyd said. microphone connectivity. "We got a lot of appreciative comments," Boyd explained that the church regularly he said. streams its own Sunday services. "I was looking at the stats, and there were "It was just a matter of offering it to the 5,833 views of the service. other churches who were closing down, Viewers also included people in B.C., and having people from those churches Manitoba, southern Ontario, Arkansas, participate, so that it was seen as a city­ Illinois and Virginia wide endeavour." Fire displaces two families THUNDER BAY Fire crews reported smoke coming from a By TB Source staff basement apartment. Fire fighters were able to knock down most wo families have been displaced after a of the fire from outside the building. The fire Tstructural fire broke out on Brodie Street was then attacked from within the building Monday morning. and brought under control. Thunder Bay Fire rescue responded to a fire As a result of the fire, two families with pets at a home in the 300 block of Brodie Street were displaced, but accommodation arrange­ South around 1:30 a.m. ments were made by Red Cross. 6 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Editorial EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Help foreign students Using your To the editor: ll of us know the deadliest effects of ACOVID­19. time wisely Our city authority has taken a lot of preventive measures to control the situa­ e’re going to learn a lot more tion. We hope everything will be alright. Wabout ourselves in the coming There are a lot of international students weeks and months. in Thunder Bay. All of them are staying And that’s not necessarily a bad home like others for their own safety. thing. Most of the students used to do part time Self­isolation is a great chance to jobs to support themselves. really get know the people you live Unfortunately, the city went lockdown with. and everything got closed. So, there is It’s a chance to put the little things no way to support their monthly expen­ aside and remember why you’re diture. friends or lovers in the first place. They tried to seek help from their It’s a great opporunity to spend some parents back in their home but their real quality time with your kids, who parents are also in quarantine. Situation may or may not understand why they is not helping anymore. Now, if the city can’t go to Grandma’s or have a sleep­ authority can can help them on the rental over with their friends. issue, it would be really great. Use the time to catch up with old As an international student, I am friends who may have slipped through helpless now. I used to do a part time job the cracks in recent years, see how but that got closed. So, I don’t have they’re doing and what’s been going on enough to pay my rent. Same situation is in their lives until the COVID­19 virus applicable for most of the students. We arrived. are requesting the authority to consider We can’t change the reality we’re in. this situation and help us. That ship has sailed. But we can make the most of the time Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal, we’re given. Thunder Bay Check in on that neighbour who lives alone. Maybe offer to pick up groceries for them. If you can afford it, order a meal for pick­up or delivery at a local restaurant and make sure you tip them well. Who knows how long they’ll be allowed to Time to take things seriously remain open. Most of all, don’t panic. We’ll get posed by the outbreak and are working They’re fining people who don’t self­ a walk around the block, if just to break through this. We’re a strong country diligently to ensure the fallout to both quarantine from out­of­country trips up up the monontony of being inside all and a strong city. Stay safe, everyone. LEITH our people and our economies is to $2,000 if caught. day long. DUNICK minimal. Prince Edward Island is forcing Just stay six feet away from anyone CONTACT US: Ford on Monday made the tough call people to self­isolate for 14 days, not in your household. 87 North Hill Street, TALKING POINTS to close all businesses not deemed regardless where out of province If you’re stuck at home all day, it’s a Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 5V6 essential, as a way to stop the virus. they’re coming from. great time to start on that spring Ph: 807­346­2600 Trudeau’s health minister, our own This isn’t about you and me. cleaning, or catch up on that latest TV f there’s one thing that’s good to see, Patty Hajdu, on the weekend, essen­ This is about humanity. It’s about our show or movie you’ve been meaning to Editor: Leith Dunick 346­2650 [email protected] Iit’s that different levels of govern­ tially said if people aren’t going to eventual return to normalcy, whatever watch. ment seem to have put their political listen to social distancing suggestions, it that looks like down the road. If you’re a country music fan, or a fan Reporter: Doug Diaczuk 346­2622 difference aside and agreed to work may have to be legislated. And the more people can’t be of Jason Isbell, his wife, Amanda [email protected] together throughout the coronavirus Neither one of those things is going to bothered to follow the best practices put Shires, has been streaming a half­hour Sales Manager: crisis. make Ford or Hajdu politically popular. in place to help stem the spread of concert on YouTube every day at 6 p.m. Kathy Harris 346­2510 It’s sad that it took a global pandemic Why? Because clearly there is a far­ COVID­19, the longer this is going to Jason’s been dropping by lately and [email protected] and the threat of millions dead to make too­large chunk of the Canadian last. performing his own stuff too. Advertising Policy: Ad adjustment for error is limited to it happen. population who aren’t taking the threat Face it. Other artists are doing similar things. the cost of that portion of the ad where the error occurred. But it’s a start. of the pandemic seriously enough. We’re looking at months of continued I’ve also started doing online jigsaw Member of: Canadian Community Newspaper Association & Ontario Community Newspaper Putting away partisan feelings, both All one had to do was look at the self­isolation. puzzles. There are plenty of free sites Association. Thunder Bay Source is published every Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and beaches in British Columbia this past And it’s going to hurt. Businesses that on the old world­wide web. Thursday by T.Bay Post Inc. © Copyright No. 343384. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, a conser­ weekend. were here last week may not return I’ve also found time to power read. ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION BY MAIL: vative, have done a fabulous job Crowds of people flocked to the when Ford gives the OK to reopen. Just finished up American Dirt, a great Canada: $95.00, U.S. $170.00 (HST included) navigating the province and the country waterfront, with seemingly not a care in That’s reality. novel about a Mexican mother and son Thunder Bay Source is a member of the through these unprecedented times. the world. Those of you who have lost your jobs forced to flee a cartel hell bent on National Newsmedia Council, which is an inde­ It’s the exact opposite of what’s That’s precisely how the disease in all of this are scared. murdering them. pendent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practises and ethical happening south of the border, where it spreads. That alone should convince the rest of Also just finished Son of a Trickster, behaviour. appears U.S. President Donald Trump As Mayor Bill Mauro said last week, us to stay inside and do our part to one of the Canada Reads books being If you have concerns about editorial content, is more concerned about how the we’re only as strong as our weakest ensure this goes away as quickly as contested by our friends over at CBC. please contact [email protected]. If COVID­19 outbreak will reflect on his link. possible. Luckily I’ve got a stash of books you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website upcoming election chances. Too many people are returning from If we don’t, the orders will remain in ready to dig into. mediacouncil.ca or, for additional information, Have Trudeau and Ford been perfect out­of­country trips and just stopping place and there will be thousands more Oh yeah, Mr. Isbell (my favourite) call toll­free at 1­844­877­1163. on this file? by the grocery store for a few staples or out of work for a lot longer than they recommends a new Netflix show, Tiger No, they haven’t. going to get gas. need to be. King: Murder Mayhem and Madness. But both men have seen the dangers Saskatchewan got it right. Don’t be afraid to go outside and take Give it a whirl! For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Perspective Thursday, March 26, 2020 7 Travelers stay home LONG LINEUPS Self­isolation after an out­of­country journey a must

OPINION ening, international flights are After experiencing a few exhila­ By J.R. Shermack curtailed and suddenly, hunkered rating minutes in a weightless Special to TB Source down at home is the safest tourist environment the ship brings its destination on the planet. passengers back down to Earth for a s Canadian snowbirds and This is enough to keep most of us runway landing. Aspring break vacationers make from booking a vacation but if you The current price for this brief ride their way back home we can only have a few extra millions in your into suborbital space is $250,000 hope they take all the necessary pre­ travel budget you might consider an per space tourist – book early if you cautions to protect public health. off­planet getaway. want a window seat. Social distancing, self­ isolation Space tourism is not for the faint Blue Origin is offering a similar and quarantine may be considered a of heart (or light of wallet) but reser­ experience aboard its New Shepard major inconvenience to some vations for this adventure of a rocket, an eleven minute thrill ride returning travellers but irresponsible lifetime are now available. 100 kilometres above the Earth for behavior puts everybody at The first space tourist blasted off less than a quarter million dollars. increased risk. in 2001 when American busi­ But for the ultimate in space It is upsetting to hear about the nessman Denis Tito shelled out $20 tourist packages (and the ultimate foolish actions of some returning million for a ride aboard the cost) consider the mission planned tourists who ignore the warnings International Space Station. by Japanese billionaire Yusaku and refuse to accept our new reality. He got there aboard a Russian Maezawa. One of the most effective ways to Soyuz spacecraft and enjoyed a 8­ Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has protect ourselves is conscientious day excursion, orbiting the Earth accepted a “sizeable” deposit from handwashing with soap 128 times and ushering in Mr. Maezawa for a trip to the moon and water, or hand sani­ the commercial space race. and back for him and a few friends. tizer if necessary. One projection puts the The exact cost was not released This is not rocket global space tourism but the down payment for his seven science – as kids we were market at $34 billion by day flight to orbit the moon and taught basic hygiene by “This is not 2021 which is incentive return aboard a Spacex Starship is our parents and if you still rocket enough to encourage the “not a trivial amount”. aren’t regularly washing science.” growth of commercial If you have to ask, you probably your hands, shame on you. passenger services into can’t afford it and besides, couldn’t We know what space. those billions be better spent on happened in other parts of Over 600 people have more immediate challenges? the world when simple, already booked their There are almost 8 billion earth­ proven safeguards were journey into sub­orbital lings trying to stay healthy – that’s not taken seriously or if the space and back with Virgin Galactic close to 16 billion hands that need response was too little, too late. on their six­passenger SpaceShip washing to prevent the spread of In Canada the situation is serious Two. infection. but across the country many The spacecraft will rocket into Stay home and stay healthy ­ soap Canadians are doing what is neces­ suborbital space where paying and water is not rocket science and

sary to keep themselves and their customers can see the curvature of you don’t have to be a billionaire IAN KAUFMAN families safe. the earth against the blackness of to wash your hands and keep your PANIC: Motorists began to line up for gasoline at K&A Gas Bar on Monday night after word Fort International borders are tight­ space. loved ones safe. William First Nation was closing its borders. Businesses on City Road will be minimally impacted.

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BUSINESS Pasqualino added there is a possibility the By Doug Diaczuk – TB Source shutdown could extend beyond April 26 because it is such an evolving situation. ombardier has announced it will tem­ “This could all change dramatically. It’s a Bporarily suspend work at all Canadian big difference,” he said. “Where it is going to operations due to the COVID­19 pandemic. be in another week or months from now, no The shutdown, which will take effect at one really knows.” 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday and last until April 26, The company is also suspending its 2020 will include the Thunder Bay Bombardier financial outlook in order to evaluate the plant. impact the temporary shutdown will have on “Employees impacted by these temporary its operations. shutdowns will be placed on furlough, as will “Since the corona virus outbreak, the corporate office employees whose support company has been focused on keeping our functions are less critical in the short­term,” employees safe, serving our customers to the the company said in a statement posted to it’s best of our ability during these difficult times website. and taking the necessary actions to protect our “During this furlough period, Bombardier’s business for the long term,” said Pierre CEO and senior leadership team will forgo Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board of their pay, and the Chairman and members of Directors, Bombardier Inc. Bombardier’s Board of Directors have agreed “In addition to the actions announced today, to forgo board compensation for the Bombardier has cut all discretionary remainder of 2020.” spending, is continuing the work on closing According to Dominic Pasqualino, presi­ the previously announced transactions and is dent of Unifor Local 1075, the local pursuing additional measures to enhance Bombardier plant was already into a second liquidity.” week of a two­week shutdown, with only 70 According to Pasqualino, there are concerns workers of the 400 still working at the plant from workers about conditions in the plant doing inventory. and maintaining proper social distancing. But with the news just coming out today “A lot of members have reached out to me that all operations in Canada will be and are concerned about going back,” he said. suspended, Pasqualino said all the details “Once we get back working in the plant, there were not completely worked out. is a lot of two man jobs that has to hold a part

“This is all really new and doesn’t seem like up, while another one drills it. I don’t know FILE everything has been worked out yet,” he said. how that will work out.” SHUTTERED FOR NOW: Bombardier says it will shut down its Canadian operations during the coronavirus outbreak. For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, March 26, 2020 9 L OCALNEWS AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE WE ARE HERE TO HELP WITH FULL AGRICULTURE AND PET SERVICE ALL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE WITH CONTACTLESS PICK UP AND FREE DELIVERY OPTIONS Visit kbdepot.ca or call 622­3567 “CONTACTLESS” We also sell masks, hand FILE SHUT DOWN: Mayor Bill Mauro says social and physical distancing is the best tool to stop the virus. sanitizer and City hall closes more! 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Tmajor adjustments to its service in order contingent now 452 to protect drivers and the public from ETFO reaches deal COVID­19. The city has said it intends to THUNDER BAY president Moira MacPherson, who was paid $360,045 continue operating the service, while many he Elementary Teachers' Federation of By Leith Dunick – TB Source in 2018. Northwest Local Health Integration Network other municipal services have been shut­ TOntario has reached a tentative deal with CEO Rhonda Crocker­Ellacott made $353,164. tered. the Ontario Public School Boards he City of Thunder Bay tops all local contributors Her Confederation College counterpart Kathleen Starting last Saturday, transit stopped Association and the Council of Trustees Tto the annual public­sector salary disclosure list, Lynch, by comparison, earned $226,923, identical to collecting fares and transfers. The service Association. with 452 employees earning more than what her predecessor, Jim Madder, earned will also block the seats directly behind the It marks the second of four major teachers' $100,000 in 2019. the year prior. operator’s compartment, in an effort to unions to come to an agreement with the That’s 81 more than the 371 at Lakehead City manager Norm Gale topped all provide a safe distance for its drivers. province, potentially putting to rest months of University and 209 more than the 243 municipal employees, with $256,390 in Passengers are instructed not to cross the labour unrest that saw union members walk crossing the threshold at Thunder Bay earnings last year, slightly more than the yellow line near the operator’s compart­ off the job multiple times. Regional Health Sciences Centre. It's also 28 $249,251 taken in by Police Chief Sylvie ment, or approach the operator. “Despite the many challenges caused by the more than the 424 the city had the previous Hauth. “The health and safety of our residents current pandemic situation, all of the parties year. Fire Chief John Hay, who has been off the and employees is paramount,” said Mayor continued to work towards reaching a deal Outgoing hospital CEO Jean Bartkowiak job without public explanation since Bill Mauro. “We are being responsible and that will help to bring some stability to our topped all non­medical publicly paid earners November, earned $172,909. acting out of an abundance of caution as the system during what is obviously an unprece­ in the city, taking home $369,447 last year, Turning to local school boards, Pino COVID­19 situation and our response dented and rapidly evolving situation,” said about $2,000 less than he earned in 2018. At JEAN BARTKOWIAK Tassone, who heads the Thunder Bay continues to evolve.” OPSBA President Cathy Abraham in a St. Joseph’s Care Group, president and CEO Catholic District School Board, earned The city also asked passengers to maintain release issued on Friday night. Tracy Buckler earned $343,078, down more than $207,578, while Lakehead Public Schools counterpart a one­ to two­metre distance from other “Teachers and education workers will be an $3,000 from the year before. Ian MacRae was paid $204,282. riders and refrain from riding if feeling sick. important part of guiding our students He was followed closely by Lakehead University Province­wide, there were 166,978 people listed. They also reiterated an earlier call to only through the challenging time ahead.”

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Mamakwa says while their relative isola­ tion may help slow or prevent the spread of the virus, many are particularly vulnerable should COVID­19 arrive. “I think they’re in a very unique situation – because of the isolation, the remoteness [of fly­in communities], that’s the advantage,” he says. “But on the other side, if it hits it’s going to have a big impact.” That’s because many First Nations communities lack the resources and amenities many other Canadian communities take for granted, he explains. “Some communities don’t have clean drinking water. So when we talk about those precautionary measures – washing hands, social distancing, even self­isolation – those are things you can’t really do in our communities, especially when they’re over­ crowded.” Recycling saves energy Mamakwa says around 15 First Nations in the Recycling uses less region have implemented travel restrictions designed to prevent the spread of the virus. FILE space in landfills The crisis also highlights long­standing issues of WORRIED: MPP Sol Mamakwa says he’s concerned about the effect of COVID-19 on the Indigenous in Ontario’s north. access to medical care in remote First Nations, Recycling saves trees Mamakwa says. federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc tionately vulnerable to COVID­19” Recycling helps “Not every community has 24­hour access to Miller, calling for immediate funding for additional Mamakwa says while now is the time to focus on physician service, and there’s limited service of nurses. emergency response to the pandemic, it exposes climate change nurses as well,” he says. “A grossly under­resourced nursing service in the the need to address systemic underfunding of care Recycling reduces pollution Earlier this month, doctors in Sioux Lookout north which has existed over many years is going for First Nations. raised the alarm over how “critical” nursing short­ to be even more taxed, perhaps to the point of “We cannot just react when there’s a crisis,” he ages in the region leave First Nations vulnerable to collapse,” the letter warns. “Staffing shortages says. “We need to have a plan on how to have equi­ COVID­19. 42 doctors signed an open letter to render our northern Indigenous patients dispropor­ table access to health care.” Recycling creates jobs. 12 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com TBLife Ticket sales COVID-19 virus very worrisome still ongoing self­isolating seriously, of only scribbling, we will have learned of a encouraged to reach out, to help doing the minimal amount of case or two having been discovered neighbours. THUNDER BAY shopping. especially as people return from Laura has called a couple of senior By Gary Rinne – TB Source FRED Interestingly, Laura had begun to outside the country. folks for whom getting around isn’t JONES stalk up on food stuffs before the But we take all of the necessary that easy and asked if they needed icket sales continue, however the virus was more than something that precautions here at Casa Jones and anything, if we could do a shop for TFort William Rotary Club has sus­ RURAL ROOTS was happening elsewhere. life goes on: the taking care of them. pended the open houses it runs in con­ What concerned her were the horses, ploughing the driveway junction with its annual house lottery. railroad blockades and fearing that when it snows, getting the firewood Seemed OK An open house scheduled for the point of clarification: in last there might also be blockades to cut, split, and stacked; and when the They thanked her but said that they weekend of Mar. 21 and 22 was the Aweeks column I used a title that truck traffic due to the pipeline snow melts, cleaning the debris off were able to fend for themselves. first to be affected by the suspension, was not meant to be flippant given protests, the primary means of of the lawns, and then fixing fences So, volunteerism has risen sharply which the club says will last for an the current global circumstances getting food and medicines to our in the paddocks. as neighbours help neighbours. indefinite period of time. with COVID­19. city. The virus has authored some big It was always thus in rural life. It said it was taking the step because I had written “What, Me Worry?” Then the virus hit Canada, first in changes in routines: daughter Beth You helped your neighbour, your of the COVID­19 situation, in the an editor (I think) had perhaps B.C., now in every province. and son Doug have not yet finished neighbour helped you. interest of the safety of its members, misread my column and added to When I wrote my last column, we their terms at the university. You depended on each for volunteers and the greater community. that title “…Not likely”. hadn’t learned about the first death But the university has set up so survival. Tickets for the $590,000 home in the Nothing could be further from the from the virus in Ontario in the that students can work from home. I read about even here in our River Terrace subdivision can still be truth. I am worried. Muskoka area. But every day the They are doing their projects, township how people were ready to purchased via mail­ins. news reveals how quickly this virus essays, possible discussions, etc., assist in all types of situations ­ The Rotary Club also said it is In the age range is spreading. And as I am writing thanks to their computers and on­ weddings, funerals, fires that would working with the Alcohol and Gaming Both my wife, Laura, and I are this column (Sunday morning) there line access made available by their wipe out a family, etc. Commission of Ontario to explore prime candidates for this virus. is no news of the virus being discov­ professors and fellow students. You assisted your neighbour alternate opportunities for ticket sales. What I tried to convey was that we ered in Thunder Bay. 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loat fishing has been called an art form. my own devices. Plus they are exceptionally durable FExceptionally long rods, center­pin reels, danger­ and well­suited to withstand the abuse our north ously thin lines, complicated split­shot patterns, and shore rivers put them through. undulating river currents all add to the mystique of What materials do you use in the construction? float fishing. Anglers who choose to float fish for WB: The main body is made of balsa wood and the trout, salmon, or steelhead tend to be passionate shaft is graphite. The finish coat is a UV resistant about their craft. epoxy. Thunder Bay fisherman Wes Bender has taken his They look like they came off a production line. passion for float fishing to another level altogether. How do you get them to look so perfect? A seasoned angler, Wes started making his own WB: I shape them with a power carver and then hand­made floats in 2014, and in sand each one smooth on a the years since, he has created modified lathe. several thousand for anglers all The graphics on your floats are across Canada and the US as KEITH stunning. How do you make these? well as New Zealand, Finland AILEY WB: These are original designs and Sweden. created on a computer and printed When Wes gave me one of his onto decal paper. Typically three very first floats to try back in THE GOOD LIFE decals are applied to each float April of 2014, I didn’t have the before the epoxy layer. heart to tie it on, as it was just Has the design changed at all too beautiful to put in the water, for fear I might lose after fishing with them over the last few years? it in battle. I’ve since purchased dozens of Bender’s WB: From my very first batch, the shape has creations, appropriately called Superior Floats. They changed considerably. After testing them for several have become my favourite brand to fish with, but I years I now make seven different styles, including a also have a growing collection that I intend to loafer that seems to work especially well in our local display on my mantle one day. rivers. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask Wes some In terms of your time, what kind of investment is questions about his unique floats: put into each one? KA: There are lots of good floats available for WB: I don’t want to talk about it. Probably less purchase, why did you decide to start making your than minimum wage. own? In addition to the floats, Wes creates some WB: I'm always looking to make improvements in absolutely stunning hand­carved landing nets made the gear I use. The floats we can buy off the shelf from oak, maple, ash and walnut. You can visit work as designed, and some work very well. But, I www.superiorfloats.com to admire all his different always appreciate something more if I made it with designs and get a peek at his latest creations. 14 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com TBLife Firearms, ammo sales have spiked THUNDER BAY load picked out,” Hagar said. “A lot of By Ian Kaufman – TB Source guys have been through this before, and just want to make sure they have ample irearm and ammunition sales are up stuff for either recreational shooting or Fat Thunder Bay’s D&R Sporting hunting.” Goods, but owner Adrian Hagar says D&R has already sold about half of a the increase isn’t because people are large order they received last week, fearing for their safety amid the Hagar said, and he's now working with COVID­19 pandemic. suppliers to order additional stock. Instead, says Hagar, the bump in sales “We’ve kind of sold through our comes down to concerns over supply summer sporting ammo supply, we’re chains heavily dependent on American dipping into the fall supply,” he added. suppliers. American gun retailers have “Suppliers have been calling us all seen a surge in ammunition sales in week, getting us topped up, so we have recent weeks, one Canadian hunters some filler orders coming.” and target shooters worry could impact consumers in coming months. Most Other hot items too ammunition sold in Canada is produced Firearms and ammunition aren’t the south of the border. only items the store has been selling “With the firearms and ammo more of. Hagar said fishing licenses industry driven by the U.S., when and equipment, food preserving there’s a shortage down [there], there’s supplies, and other items have been a ripple effect up the road,” explained more popular recently as well. He said Hagar. activities like hunting and fishing that can be undertaken alone or with family, Happened before and promote self­sufficiency, are Hagar says the current situation isn’t appealing to many at this uncertain unprecedented. At times of crisis, it time. isn’t uncommon to face a backlog of “With an extended three­week March supply. break and people being encouraged to “At times when the U.S. mentions get away from crowds, people are war, [or after] 9/11, sometimes there’s renewing hunting and fishing licenses up to a year backlog getting what you early, packing their family up, getting actually want – and a lot of avid out on the lake, trying to get away from IAN KAUFMAN hunters have their favourite bullet or the crowds.” HIGHER THAN NORMAL: D&R Sporting Goods owner Adrian Hagar says firearms and ammunition sales are up, but not out of fear. LOCAL TB LIFE

It is with great sadness that Magnus Theatre announces that all IN THE BAY remaining performance of Cottagers and Indians have been cancelled, effective immediately, due to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19. While this has been a difficult decision to SPORTS make in these rapidly changing circumstances, the health and safety of everyone in our community continues to be our top priority at Magnus Theatre. We will provide updates about the remainder of our season as the situation continues to unfold.

“Cancelling the show and suspending the season has been a very difficult decision to make, but it’s the right decision at this time. It’s what’s best for our patrons, staff, and community at large,” says Magnus Theatre Artistic Director, Thom Currie.

Our Box Office staff will be contacting our patrons directly to offer alternative ticket and programming options. If you wish to contact us, please note that we are currently responding to a high volume of inquiries. Please be prepared to leave a message, and we will respond as soon as time allows.

We are grateful for your patience, understanding, and continued support during this difficult time, and we hope to see you soon.

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n light of the extraordinary circum­ Istances, we turn our attention to current films on the small screen. One such title available on various plat­ forms is the much talked about Jojo Rabbit. Written, directed by and starring Jewish­ Maori filmmaker Taika Waititi Jojo Rabbit engendered considerable buzz during the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, which ultimately translated into one Oscar win for Waititi for Best Adapted Screenplay, a best supporting actress nomi­ nation for Scarlett Johansson, and other nominations including best picture, costume design, production design and editing. The film ultimately won 32 other awards, while garnering 144 nominations. Set in the dying stages of WWII in an unnamed German city, the film centres on 10­year­old Johannes Betzler (an impres­ sive Roman Griffith Davis) who earns his derogatory titular nickname after he fails to dispatch a rabbit as ordered by his Nazi youth camp leader, Captain K (an endear­ ingly resigned Sam Rockwell) who seems to be presiding over a group of clueless cub scouts rather than steely­eyed Aryans. The film’s irreverent intentions are estab­ lished immediately in the opening sequence as we hear the Beatles singing in German. The unlikely premise then proceeds to engage us with its breezy, cheeky sensi­ bility, especially in the opening sections, as IMPRESSIVE ACTING: Roman Griffith Davis stars as Johannes Betzler in Jojo Rabbit Waititi seems to be melding the absurdism of Wes Anderson with shades of Mel Brooks’ broadside, Springtime for Hitler, Elsa (Thomas Mackenzie, Leave No Trace) older Elsa. He begins writing fake letters with a dash of Roberto Benigni’s Life is in a cupboard in their home, who initially from her MIA boyfriend in an attempt to Beautiful. looks like Anne Frank. disrupt her romantic fancy and interviews Young Johannes derives some Over time, Elsa appears to take her earnestly as he assembles an addled solace from his imaginary pal, the place of Johannes’ mysteri­ journal on what Jews are really like. Over Der Führer, played by Waititi ously missing sister. Johannes’ time, Johannes’ Nazi fervor begins to himself, who spouts anachro­ “The film’s father is also absent, rumoured to wane. nistic dialogue, is rather irreverent be either fighting on the front or The proceedings pick up in the final act, self­centred and eccentric, while intentions are helping the Resistance. as grisly reality encroaches upon Johannes’ ostensibly serving to build up established in We are introduced to more life. The German cause is fading as the Johannes’ confidence as an quirky characters, most notably Allies invade and Johannes and Elsa look aspiring but naïve Nazi youth, the opening Stephen Merchant’s malevolent to embrace freedom, dancing fancifully in giving way to a darker spirit as sequence...” but shallow Gestapo leader and a the streets to David Bowie’s Heroes sung the narrative progresses. host of oddball situations. in German as the credits roll. Johannes is dealt a curveball The film stalls in the middle Understandably, Jojo Rabbit may offend when he discovers that his free­ section though as the narrative some but give Waititi props for bravely spirit mother, Rosie (a playful Johansson) zeroes in almost exclusively on Johannes trying something audacious, despite has been harbouring a young Jewish girl, and his growing attraction to the somewhat uneven results. 16 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com IN THE bay Story of British Home Children amazes doesn’t have much time left, and it is will soon join other boys and girls in a Columbia, in 1937. As a child, JOHN almost a relief to realize that once she faraway place called Canada, where Patricia was angered that her mother PATEMAN is gone, the truth about her shameful families and better lives await them. wouldn’t talk about the past. past will die with her. But Winny’s hopes are dashed when It took many years to discover why BOOK BANTER But when her great­grandson Jamie, she is separated from her friends and – it wasn’t because she was keeping a the spitting image of her dear late sent to live with a family that has no dark secret, it was because she had husband, asks about his family tree, use for another daughter. ‘lost’ her childhood. Winnifred can’t lie any longer, even if Instead, they have paid for an For 10­year­old Marjorie, forgetting it means breaking a promise she made indentured servant to work on their her past, her family, and England was y aunt Doris was sent to Canada so long ago. farm. Faced with this harsh new the only survival tool she had at her Mas a British Home Child, aged The novel flashes back to 1936 when reality, Winny clings to the belief that disposal to enable her to face her 11, in 1931. 15­year­old Winny has never known a she will someday find her friends frightening and uncertain future. British Home Child Day is cele­ real home. again. Marjorie: too afraid to cry, a Home brated in Canada on Sept. 28, but After running away from an abusive There are also some true life stories Child experience, is Marjorie’s many people still do not know the full stepfather, she falls in with Mary, of British Home Children. account as told by her daughter story of the children caught in a Jack, and their ragtag group of friends Marjorie Arnison was one of the Patricia Skidmore. scheme to rid England’s streets of roaming the streets of Liverpool. thousands of children removed from It is a story of fear, loss, courage, destitute children, and the lifelong When the children are caught their families, communities and survival and finding one’s way home. impact this had on them and their stealing food, Winny and Mary are left country and placed in a British For more information about British families. in Dr. Barnardo’s Barkingside Home colony or commonwealth to provide Home Children see Nation Builders: Their story is now told in The for Girls, a local home for orphans and ‘white stock’ and cheap labour. Barnardo Children in Canada by Gail Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve forgotten children found in the city’s In Marjorie’s case she was sent to H. Corbett and The Little LEITH DUNICK Graham. It is 2018 and ninety­seven slums. Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm Immigrants: the orphans who came SENT AWAY: The Forgotten Home Child year old Winnifred Ellis knows she At Barkingside, Winny learns she School, just north of Victoria, British to Canada by Kenneth Bagnell. tells a tale of England’s past.

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It was a tough task. There were so he played. into the Baseball Hall of Fame, a well­ four seasons he went 55­33 and struck LEITH many great players who just didn’t That double hit in his final at bat in deserved honour. out 843 in 797 innings, winning the Cy make the grade – at least not trying to Montreal, off the Chicago Cubs, and Tim Raines: Though he played in Young Award in 1997. DUNICK build a realistic roster. the reaction of the crowd, still sends the shadows of Rickey Henderson Vladimir Guerrero: The Expos all­ I had to leave off guys like Delino shivers down my spine. throughout his career, and had his time home run leader with 234, a SPORTS SHOTS DeShields, Randy Johnson, Ken He was one of the best catchers of his share of off­field troubles, Raines was five­time all­star before leaving for the Singleton and Moises Alou. era, and some say in the top 10 of all­ about as good as they came in left­field Angels and possessed a cannon of an een seeing a lot of sports lists Anyhow, with limited space on the time. in the early ‘80s. arm in right field. Bbeing sought online of late, while page, I’ll list off my top 5, in no partic­ Andre Dawson: The turf at the Big Raines won a batting title and led the Guerrero, in 2002, came a homer shy we’re all hunkered down trying to ular order. O did a number on his knees, but NL in steals from 1981 to 1984. He of joining the exclusive 40­40 club. He keep the coronvirus at bay. Gary Carter: The Kid is probably Dawson was a perennial 25­25 before also hit above .300 five times during had five straight seasons of 30 or more My favourite one was the Canadian my all­time favourite athlete, so I’ll leaving for the Cubs and an MVP his Expos tenure. homeruns and never hit less than .300 Baseball Hall of Fame asking to list the start with him. A great defensive campaign in 1987. Pedro Martinez: As big a Steve in any of his first five full seasons. Montreal Expos all­time 25­man catcher with plenty of pop in his bat, The Hawk covered plenty of ground Rogers fan as I was in the late ‘70s and Feel free to let me know who your roster. Carter was a fan favourite everywhere in centrefield, and was later inducted early ‘80s, Pedro was the man. In just top five are on your favourite team. 18 Thursday, March 26, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com sports NEWS tbClassifieds PHONE 346­2600 Walleye launch new website EMAIL [email protected] SIJHL By Leith Dunick –TB Source DEADLINE Classified Word Ads: MONDAY @ 4:00p.m. he Kam River Fighting Walleye have Display & Photo Ads: MONDAY @ Noon Tentered the digital age. The expansion Superior International Visit our office @ Junior Hockey League franchise on 87 N. Hill Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5V6 Friday launched its team website, its latest step in the team's effort to reach out to or online at https:shop.dougallmedia.com fans across Ontario's northwest. Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. “The Dorsal Fin Entertainment Group and the Kam River Fighting Walleye are extremely excited to be launching our new BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY destination. This will allow our fans from the #WalleyeNation to stay up to date with all things Walleye. I would like thank our director of Media and Communcations, Michael Hughes for the time he put into making this an incredible website,” said group president Derek Geddes. “Our next order will be to launch our season ticket packages and engaging local businesses with the Fighting Walleye brand.” Geddes promised plenty of original content will be uploaded to the site, Putting you in touch including the work of experienced hockey with the right business. writers who will provide a unique perspective on all things Walleye. It's the latest milestone in a wild ride over the past couple of months. "We are extremely excited to be launching our new site which will help in branding our identity. The work Michael FILE Hughes and our web team have put in to NEW SITE: The Kam River Fighting Walleye website can be found at www.fightingwalleye.com. RENT OUR HALL! make this happen quickly is tremendous. CASTLEGREEN COMMUNITY CENTRE We have had an exciting couple of “We are continuing our aggressive Bay.” 213 Castlegreen Dr. months,” aid general manager Kevin recruiting and work to bring the best The team also plans to include video Thunder Bay, ON P7A 7W4 McCallum. possible junior A product to Thunder content and contests on their new site. Phone: 807-767-6214 Email: [email protected] www.castlegreen.on.ca Weddings, shags, birthday parties, large family dinners, T-Wolves ink first 2020-21 prospect bridal or baby showers, indoor yard sale. Affordable Rates!! UNIVERSITY HOCKEY Better Quality ­ Better By Leith Dunick –TB Source Service ­ Better PRICES IN­STOCK he Lakehead Thunderwolves have started LOW PRICE LUXURY Tto retool in preparation for next season. VINYL FLOORING The OUA men’s hockey club on Monday AVAILABLE! announced the signing of defenceman Colin 784 Memorial Ave. (Next to McDonalds) 344­0784 Van Den Hurk, of Havelock, Ont. who will Worth Doing? join the club in 2020­21. 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