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PLEASE CALL 345-CARS (2277) WWW.TBNEWSWATCH.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 INSIDE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Canadian Publications Agreement No. 0662445 Vol.17 No.16 SAFETY FIRST COVID-19 spreads
Coronavirus cases crop up at the hospital, a local grocery store and at the Lac Des Iles Mine /3, 4, 8
Local student uses free time to make masks for anyone in need /5 COVID-19 UNIT OPENS
Thunder Bay Regional creates ward to isolate coronavirus patients /5 CHILL OUT
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the last day they were on site. FILE "If an individual develops symptoms during their self OUTBREAK: Six employees at Lac Des Iles Mine have COVID-19. REBATE isolation period, they should contact TBDHU or their local public health unit to arrange assessment and with the virus," said Impala Canada's Erin Satterthwaite, testing." via email. A Lac des Iles spokesperson confirmed a couple of the The mine will shutter most operations on Monday as a PROGRAM postive tests were still on site. The others were at home. result. “Two of these individuals are on site, in selfisolation The mine on Monday switched to a temporary care and and have been receiving medical care. Three individ maintenance schedule. uals are at home in selfisolation. “The mill and surface projects are completely shut “Testing is underway for two additional symptomatic down ... A small care and maintenance crew will remain individuals who are on site, in isolation and under care on site and all existing pandemic response protocols will by our Health Centre. Anyone showing any cold or flu be strictly followed,” Satterthwaite said. like symptoms is also in selfisolation. Our thoughts and Threee of the cases were assigned to the Thunder Bay concerns are with those members of our team infected District, bringing the total to 36 as of Monday afternoon. BLUSTERY BLOW
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LEITH DUNICK or call 6242141 BLOWN OVER: A smoking shelter at a Memorial Avenue hotel blew over Monday onto the hood of a car parked next door. 4 Thursday, April 16, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com L OCALNEWS Doctor’s family targeted by racism THUNDER BAY wearing masks," she said Monday Zaib said she wishes people By Gary Rinne – TB Source on 91.5 CKPR's morning show. making racist remarks knew how Zaib is originally from Pakistan much her children are doing for doctor working in the but her 18yearold son was born the community. ACOVID19 care unit at and raised in Canada. "At a time when humanity Thunder Bay Regional Health "Canada is the only country he should shine, sadly, some people Sciences Centre says her family identifies with. Now he's hearing have forgotten basic kindness that has been subjected to racism. and seeing the hatred of some one would have learned in Dr. Jehan Zaib decided to go people for no reason," she said. Kindergarten," she said. public after her husband and son Her son is having a difficult time It's not the first time she and her were yelled at while they dealing with the family have been subjected to were out shopping last incident. racism. Thursday. "He's a very hard Zaib recounted one incident in Despite the distressing working student...he's which a patient made an extremely experience, she said this put in close to 2,000 derogatory remark "because I was won't stop her or her volunteer hours for the wearing a scarf. I still treated that family from contributing Alzheimer Society, patient because I believe in to the community, but RFDA, Shelter House. humanity. I am a doctor." Zaib feels particularly For Shelter House he She said she's pleased to upset for her son. would go door to door contribute by participating in the "Random people DR. JEHAN ZAIB collecting clothes for hospital's COVID19 care unit. [were] questioning why them," Zaib said. "This is my job. I am there to they were there. My son Another of her help people. I'm not scared. said he didn't understand what was children founded Snow Angels, a Thunder Bay is very, very lucky. going on. He looked around. He volunteer group that clears snow They have dedicated nurses who thought he was not maintaining for people needing help, and which volunteered for the unit, to take any physical distance, but that was is currently delivering groceries to care of coronavirus patients, and not the case. They both were protect seniors from COVID19. dedicated physicians." LEIHT DUNICK GETTING GROCERIES: Shoppers line up earlier this month at the Thunder Bay Superstore location. Superstore worker contracts COVID-19 Staff member worked in PC Express on March 30 HEALTH a.m. and 6 p.m. on the day in question face By Leith Dunick – TB Source any risk. "This risk is deemed to be low and indi he Thunder Bay District Health Unit viduals will be contacted directly by Tsays it's likely only Real Canadian TBDHU staff," the health unit states. "The Superstore Customers who used the PC Real Canadian Superstore will be providing Express service on March 30 are likely to to TBDHU the list of people who ordered have come in contact with an employee through PC Express on that day. who later tested positive for COVID19. "TBDHU is also following up with the The company on Thursday announced Superstore regarding other staff who may the employee had not been at the store have been exposed." since March 30 and that they were under PC Express allows customers to order going a deep clean and should reopen at 7 their groceries online, then pick them up at a.m. on Saturday. the store. The health unit, in a Facebook post, Anyone with questions about this incident said they have investigated the potential is encouraged to phone the COVID19 line virus transmission and determined only at 6255900. Nurses will be on hand to those who used the service between 10 provide guidance and answer questions. For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, April 16, 2020 5 L OCALNEWS COVID-19 unit opens HEALTH By Ian Kaufman – TB Source
esponding to a growing number Rof cases in the region, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre opened a dedicated COVID19 unit Monday. The hospital converted its 3A surgical wing to create the new unit. It’s one of several “hot zones” where confirmed and suspected COVID19 cases will be treated, with controls in place to minimize contact with other areas of the hospital. SUBMITTED The unit can accommodate up to GIVING BACK: Olivia Young says word has been spreading about her homemade masks. 36 patients. Dr. Stewart Kennedy, who is heading the hospital’s COVID19 response, said plans are Making masks for all in place to expand it if necessary – an outcome he considered likely. THUNDER BAY “I just thought it was a good way to give Those plans will go into effect if the By Gary Rinne – TB Source back to the community,” Young says. unit hits 75 per cent capacity. She's contributing her time and materials There were two patients in hospital ith her classes at the University of to the project, and in turn is asking resi with confirmed cases, and 28 with READY TO GO: A 36-bed COVID-19 unit is in place at Thunder Bay Regional. WWaterloo cancelled due to COVID dents to make a financial contribution that presumed cases, as of Monday after 19, Olivia Young returned to Thunder Bay she'll pass on to Roots to Harvest. noon. Any patient who is tested for confirmed case. restrict who comes in and who and found herself with time on her hands. “It's because they're doing a lot of cool the virus is considered a presumed Staff working in the new unit goes out of that floor,” he said in So the graduating optometry student stuff right now to promote food access in case until results are received. will not work outside of the hot a video update Sunday. “You decided to help friends who are frontline the community. A lot of people are strug Many of those presumptive cases zones, and will operate with full don’t want to take the disease out workers by making and donating cloth face gling right now, a lot of kids who rely on were admitted for preexisting personal protective equipment of that unit, and at the same time masks to reduce the risk of spreading the food programs through their school don't medical conditions such as pneu (PPE) at all times. Chief of Staff you don’t want people coming in virus in the community. have that. A lot of families are struggling to monia or COPD, Kennedy said, but Dr. Zaki Ahmed said that precau and possibly being infected.” Word quickly spread on social media, and put food on the table,” Young told Thunder needed to be tested after failing the tion is key to avoid spreading the Hospital leadership acknowl Young started getting requests from others. Bay Source. hospital’s initial COVID19 virus to other parts of the edged staff assigned to the unit That's when she decided on a way to help As of Monday morning, she had made screening. That could mean they had hospital. had concerns, but expressed people suffering from the impact of 100 masks, with 70 more orders in the two or more common symptoms of “The whole point of having a confidence in measures put in COVID19. queue. the virus, or recent contact with a COVID19 unit is to really place to protect them. LOOKING CHURCH TO DIRECTORY BUY OR SELL? PRESBYTERIAN
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Phone: 345-8823 AT YOUR Call DOOR 346-2600 To Advertise SATELLITE In The Church Directory 6 Thursday, April 16, 2020 Editorial For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Feeding the hungry It’s time to To the editor he COVID19 crisis has affected us Tall in our homes, communities and be friendly places of work but the impact has been different for each of us. loan has a song called The Good in The directive for physical isolation and SEveryone. to stay inside can be a welcome opportu The sentiment, if not the actual song nity to slow down and spend quality meaning, has never been more relevant time with loved ones, but for many, it than it is today. has brought immense economic, social Thankfully we’re starting to see it on a and emotional challenges. daily basis in Thunder Bay, whether it’s As a network that is focused on the a student making masks for healthcare health and wellbeing of all people workers and then expanding to the rest involved in our regional food system, the of the community, or people donating Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy food to isolated COVID19 staff at (TBAFS) is committed to addressing Thunder Bay Regional. immediate food related needs along with Every one of us has that goodness the underlying concerns about food inside and it’s never been needed more security, food supply and longterm than now. sustainability. Face it. We are also committed to supporting People are suffering. They’ve lost their Indigenous peoples’ access to their land job or a loved one is sick. Many of us are and waterways to access food and medi selfisolated, some are under quarantine. cines, and the autonomy to protect their Many need help, and it’s time to show communities. A swift, reflective and why we’re the city with the giant heart. respectful response to the current crisis Check in on your family and neigh will help to ensure we can identify and bours. See if they need anything, and if fill existing gaps while contributing to a you can provide it, do so. more equitable and sustainable food If they’re not allowed to leave their system for all. homes, offer to get them groceries or The Covid19 crisis has exposed the take a trip to the pharmacy to pick up lack of resilience in our local food their medicine. system because of our dependence on And, when you’re out, show some imports from outside our community. kindness. Don’t yell at grocery clerks The “justenough, justintime” food because your favourite pasta has been system and long supply chains domi cleaned off the shelves. Smile, and thank nated by large corporations are fragile at them for standing in danger’s path. the best of times. and seniors, businesses, and Indigenous dignity (for example, that recipients do solutions as critical services e.g. Salute your first responders, for staying The COVID19 global pandemic may peoples. We also commend the health not face degrading reporting require urban agriculture, farmers markets, on the job to keep us safe. Remember the lead to additional supply shortages, care professionals and frontline workers ments); etc.; old adage: if you don’t have something higher food prices, and a widening gap that are taking great risk to ensure the Work in solidarity with other partners Support innovative local food nice to say, don’t say anything at all. between those with economic means and health of the broader population. to ensure crosssectoral coordination of distribution platforms and systems; those living in poverty. People that are However, the well documented struc services and responses, especially in a Consider how all new emergency CONTACT US: most vulnerable are experiencing more tural changes that are needed in the time when services are limited; measures and policies impact food 87 North Hill Street, significant impacts. current food system and in our society Continue providing muchneeded systems; and, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 5V6 For example, lowwage workers are seem even more difficult to attain now. emergency food services, while advo Continue to fund social services Ph: 8073462600 losing their jobs, people’s time and The core purpose of the TBAFS remains cating for longerterm equity and justice and community work to ensure a energy are being stretched to take care to continue to provide a solid vision and (e.g., poverty alleviation, publicly strong social safety net. Editor: Leith Dunick 3462650 [email protected] of children and other dependents, public framework for the creation of an equi funded social services, a more resilient spaces that offer critical warm places are table food system, especially in the face food system); and, Written and Signed by the Executive Reporter: Doug Diaczuk 3462622 limiting access, while food banks, meal of the COVID19 pandemic. Operate according to health and Committee of the Thunder Bay and [email protected] programs, and other city services are The TBAFS has been tracking and safety guidelines, as outlined by the Area Food Strategy Sales Manager: closing or reducing availability. supporting the work of our members to Thunder Bay District Health Unit, to Karen Kerk, Coordinator, Thunder Kathy Harris 3462510 The emotional strain is causing addi address both shortterm and longterm protect employees, volunteers, service Bay and Area Food Strategy [email protected] tional pressures. Personal safety for solutions. Our collaborative work will be users, and the community. Erin Beagle, Roots to Harvest Advertising Policy: Ad adjustment for error is limited to those in abusive relationships and in especially critical when we need to We call on businesses to: Jeff Burke, Brule Creek Farms the cost of that portion of the ad where the error occurred. precarious circumstances is severely rebuild lost social and financial infra Provide support, compassion, and Sue Hamel, EcoSuperior Member of: Canadian Community Newspaper Association & Ontario Community Newspaper undermined. While many of us yearn for structure postpandemic. accommodations when workers are sick Charles Levkoe, Canada Research Association. Thunder Bay Source is published every a “return to normality”, for too many in We need to continue to work together, or taking care of family members; Chair, Sustainable Food Systems, Thursday by T.Bay Post Inc. © Copyright No. 343384. our community, normal was already at a now more than ever, in a spirit of collab Ensure relevant government supports Lakehead University ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION BY MAIL: crisis point. oration and respect. It is vital that we provided are redistributed among Jessica McLaughlin, Indigenous Canada: $95.00, U.S. $170.00 (HST included) Never has the importance of an equi consider those most impacted by the workers; Food Circle Thunder Bay Source is a member of the table and resilient food system been so COVID19 pandemic, and support the Support products from local food Ryan Moore, Community Economic National Newsmedia Council, which is an inde apparent. During this unprecedented and most vulnerable. producers, harvesters and processors, Development Commission pendent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practises and ethical difficult moment, many individuals and We call on all sectors across the food as much as possible; and, Dan Munshaw, City of Thunder Bay behaviour. groups from the public, private, system in the Thunder Bay area to Operate according to health and Kristen Oliver, Councillor, City of If you have concerns about editorial content, nonprofit and charitable sectors have support our communities’ immediate safety guidelines, as outlined by the Thunder Bay please contact [email protected]. If stepped up to the challenge. needs in ways that ensure our food Thunder Bay District Health Unit to Gwen O’Reilly, Northwestern you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website We recognize governments at all levels systems are more equitable and sustain protect employees and the commu Ontario Women’s Centre mediacouncil.ca or, for additional information, that have implemented economic able today, and into the future. nity. Brandon Postuma, Councilor, call tollfree at 18448771163. response plans that include financial We call on social service providers to: We call on municipal governments Oliver Paipoonge support for individuals and families, Ensure all users of emergency food to: Silva Sawula, Thunder Bay District those facing unemployment, students services are treated with respect and Advocate for regional food system Health Unit For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, April 16, 2020 7 Perspective PM can’t avoid speaking moistly Trudeau’s choice of words had led to a YouTube remix and plenty of teasing from the public
OPINION That’s the scenario that prompted the Canadians are deadly serious but even By J.R. Shermack Prime Minister’s words and those who during these trying times, Canada is Special to TB Source ignore the danger of speaking moistly using its national sense of humor to are also freaking out public health ease the tension. id you ever say something in sort officials. The PM’s new phrase evoked a Dof an awkward way that just did Trudeau is wellknown for his daily “terrible image” of airborne viruses, n’t sound right and you felt immediate COVID 19 updates, his platform for but after a few initial cringes and regret over your choice of words? spreading public health information double takes, Canadians began their This can cause embarrassment or loud and clear, and as widely as goodnatured teasing. misunderstanding or it may bring an possible. The next day his words were immor unpleasant image to mind and in the Television networks cover his talized in a YouTube remix entitled case of public officials it often comments live and they are posted Justin Trudeau Sings Speaking prompts a goodnatured ribbing. online to hundreds of thousands of Moistly.. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was additional viewers and listeners. Justin (Trudeau, not Timberlake) has the victim of a selfadministered He appears concerned and compas a new hit single with a bullet a verbal gaffe recently when he uttered sionate but occasionally gets frustrated catchy tune with what has been the words “speaking moistly” in and angry when his insistence on described as “an interesting ’80s response to a question about face handwashing and physical distancing synthpop vibe.” masks. are ignored. It has become an instant Canadian The instant that phrase passed his He allows occasional hints classic and has been lips you could tell by the look on his of cautious optimism but the suggested as our new national face that even he was a little rattled by numbers continue to rise “After a few anthem and a Juno Award the graphic image created by his amid grim predictions by initial cringes nomination. descriptive phrase. public health officials. and double And somewhat ironically, it You may recall this disturbing illus During one of these takes, appears to be going viral tration yourself from a commercial updates the PM was ques online. you’ve seen for sinus medication or tioned about protective Canadians But putting all levity aside, antihistamines. equipment and he suggested began their Trudeau has successfully (and It features a slowmotion replay of a that face masks prevent good-natured inadvertently) created a catch powerful sneeze that launches an people from speaking teasing.” phrase and a graphic image infectious spray of snot, spittle and moistly to others. that is both amusing and sputum six feet or more through the Immediately after the ill motivating. air. advised adlib his facial expression Who among us hasn’t spoken Any number of microorganisms and body language might best be moistly on occasion – if I stood beside could be living in those tiny globules described as a grimace, or a shudder you while you talked, what would I of phlegm and any eyes, noses or or perhaps even a wince of remorse. see flying out of your mouth or your mouths within range could be their If Trudeau was expecting a backlash nose when you sneeze? next home. he was not disappointed – it was a Speaking moistly, that really does Anybody in the line of fire when the regrettable choice of words but make you cringe.
snot storm hits will be showered and “speaking moistly” was also fodder Stay safe and be aware of the moist FILE possibly infected with any number of for humor and sarcasm. blizzard of boogers that the PM pathogens including COVID 19. Amid the COVID 19 pandemic most brought to our attention. DAMP DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks in Thunder Bay last year. HOW TO WRITE US: etters to the editor are most welcome. Address them to: LThose kept to 350 words or less Thunder Bay Source Grant L. Morden have priority. 87 North Hill Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5V6 The Grant L. Morden shown The Thunder Bay Source reserves the here in dry dock, was the right to edit submissions for content and largest ship built at the clarity. All attempts will be made to Email: [email protected] Lakehead when it was preserve the core argument of the author. Visit our website: www.tbnewswatch.com launched at the local shipyard in 1914. THIS WEEK’S POLL QUESTION: At 625 feet long, the bulk carrier, owned by Canada Steamship Lines, was also the largest Canadian ship your VOICE YOUR OPINION ABOUT in service. She was later THINGS THAT MATTER MOST. renamed Donnacona and was scrapped in 1969. VISIT www.tbnewswatch.com TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND VIEWS ABOUT VOICE OUR WEEKLY POLL QUESTION. When you go out in public, do you wear TOTAL VOTES: 1,405 a mask? YES NO 27.62% 72.38% 8 Thursday, April 16, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com L OCALNEWS Hospital employee tests positive Support worker is COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS G NEGATIVE CASES: 698 now in selfisolation G UNDER INVESTIGATION: 698 G RESOLVED: 13 HEALTH G TOTAL TESTS: 905 By Leith Dunick – TB Source Total number of cases G n employee at Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY/AREA: 31 G DISTRICT: 4 ARegional Health Sciences Centre G has tested positive for COVID19. FIRST NATIONS: 1 Hospital officials confirmed the *As of Monday, 5 p.m. diagnosis on Friday, stating the unidentified staff member is isolating "This is not unexpected. We know in at home some case reports 30 per cent of “First thing this morning we were healthcare workers can get this notified of a positive healthcare disease transmitted to them. The vast support worker majority have a good, positive who has had a outcome. But this again heightens the number of shifts anxiety with our hospital workers, “This is not within our facility with our healthcare workers, in all unexpected.” and certainty at facilities, not only here at Thunder this point in time Bay Regional Hospital, but certainly DR. STEWART
our staff member BUSINESS ONTARIO NORTHERN throughout other longterm care facili KENNEDY is doing quite HAS VIRUS: The first confirmed positive COVID-19 case found in a Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre employee has occurred. ties and in other facilities in well,” said Dr. Northwestern Ontario." Stewart Kennedy, in touch with both the Thunder Bay since becoming infected with the exposure to other staff and patients is Kennedy called it a difficult reality, the hospital's lead District Health Unit and hospital virus. very minimal with our initial investi but something for which hospital offi on its COVID19 response team. administration to try to determine who "Certainly at this time I would like to gations, which will continue," cials have prepared. Kennedy said the employee has been they might have been in contact with reassure the hospital staff that the Kennedy said. It was inevitable, Kennedy said. For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com Thursday, April 16, 2020 9 BREAK FREE FROM DEBT TODAY We listen, we care and we can help.
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THE GOOD LIFE Recycling saves energy Recycling uses less space in landfills ach spring, I split wood so we will have Recycling saves trees Recycling helps Eplenty of dry fuel for the following winter. We burn wood for ambiance at climate change Recycling reduces home, and for heat throughout the winter at pollution camp. In addition, our sauna runs on Recycling creates jobs. wood, so we go through quite a bit of it. As I was chopping wood the other day, I realized that I always tend to reach for the same axe. I am lucky enough to have several, ranging from a hatchet to a big splitting maul, but I almost always reach for one particular mediumsized axe. This specific axe came from KBM Outdoors in Thunder Bay and when I purchased it, the employee who helped me took the time to ask what I would be using it for and then demonstrated how to check the quality of the wood in the handle. The SUBMITTED axe we chose has a balanced feel that RIGHT FIT: Look for axe handles that have a continuous grain running vertically along its length. allows accurate strikes each time. It is Forester here in Thunder Bay, emphasizes your strokes and sharpening with an arc equally adept at felling small trees and the importance of choosing an axe with a like motion from the top down to craft a chopping wood. strong handle. perfectly symmetrical blade. It is light enough to carry all day, and I “Whether you are shopping at Canadian Audet adds that keeping the axe indoors didn’t have to sharpen it for over a year. Tire or a specialized axe shop, you should and oiling the handle periodically will help Everyone should have such a tool. So, pay attention to the wood grain on the axe extend its lifespan. what should we look for when it is time to handle. Finally, a word on the material choices select a new axe? Look for handles which have a contin available. Composite and reinforced Choosing the right size axe for your uous grain running vertically along the plastic handles are popular these days, and needs is a good place to start. If you are entire handle length. When looking at the I admit that I own a couple. Yet, I much camping, cutting relatively small pieces of base of the handle, the wood ring direction prefer the feel of an axe with a good wood for fire or shelter, you’ll want some should be parallel to the axe head.” wooden handle. thing light. Once you have selected an axe, keeping it I avoid varnished handles as they can be If you’re going to be splitting logs for in good condition is essential. Ben slippery. firewood, you’ll want a bigger axe or even Jackson, a renowned timbersports Instead, I rely on oil to preserve and a maul. If you are taking down large trees, competitor for Sault College in the 1990s, enhance the grain while still allowing the you will need a felling axe with good stresses the importance of a sharp edge for natural texture of the wood to remain for cutting (instead of splitting) ability. efficient cutting. grip. Reach for an axe with a wooden Regardless of the axe you are looking for, “You want to make sure both sides of the handle and you are sure to agree that they paying attention to the handle is key. blade are sharpened to the same depth” are extremely satisfying to both the hand Stéphane Audet, a Registered Professional says Jackson, who recommends counting and the eye. DSSAB gets $584K to help homeless THUNDER BAY government’s $200million commitment to Initiative. By Leith Dunick – TB source respond to the COVID19 crisis, the Fifty per cent of the allocation is avail money part of the Social Services Relief able immediately, with a review of the he District of Thunder Bay Social Fund. remainder of the funds to be conducted in TServices Board has an extra $584,150 to The majority of the money, $148 million, the coming months. help vulnerable people in the city and sur is being provided through the Ministry of Under the program, the TBDSSAB will rounding area. Municipal Affairs and Housing and its be eligible for up to $1.16 million in 2020 The money is part of the provincial Consolidated Homelessness Prevention 21. 10 Thursday, April 16, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com TBLife How I spent my Easter Sunday ago. “Once we have the frame covered and we just have to make a door to allow not. I cover the wood in winter with a flies…yet. The advantage of getting the with vapour barrier, it will be sealed and us access to the swimming pool,” she couple of very large tarps. Over the wood done now is that it allows for more if the temperature outside is cold, we can declared. And so it is. course of the winter, more and more time to dry and age before we have to FRED open the basement door to let heat into Unlike the dog pen, greenhouse we snow collects on the tarp and as I grab use it in the autumn. JONES the greenhouse,” Laura said. OK. erected in the vegetable garden last wood from the rows to throw down into After the wood, the next task will be to So, She and Doug (I am not handy) summer, this one will not have any plants our basement to feed the wood boiler, the fix fences. RURAL ROOTS built the frame from lumber we had lying in the ground. All will be in bins, pots, or tarp gets covered under a large weight of Meanwhile, we are blessed with birds. around, erected it, and on Easter, we growing in trays set upon shelves. snow. Their music surrounds Casa Jones. At wrapped it in the vapour barrier. I was The trays are already sprouting their Add a couple of warm days and the the feeder are Redwing Blackbirds, a aster Sunday: The Gardener, fiercely sceptical at first but Easter afternoon the provender. “They will get more sun and snow melts to form ice that really secures couple of grackles, Blue Jays (of course), Ekeen to get planting outside, invei wind was blowing from the northeast heat during the day and grow more the tarp to the ground. chickadees (perennially), and sparrows. gled son, Doug, and me to a wee bit of and the sky had filled with storm clouds. quickly and…we will have our view out Thus, I must either wait for Nature to The other morning, I walked outside construction – a green house, supposed I got cold standing while holding the our living room windows back,” Laura “do her thing” and melt the ice and snow with puppy and heard geese. Four of ly temporary, extending off our back, plastic while Doug stapled it to the beamed. or subscribe to some heavy labour and them took off from the beaver pond and basement door. frame. Good thing we got the new structure dig out the tarps. I choose Door No. 1. flew off over the trees. Poor honkers: no My wife, Laura, aforementioned Then he screwed in boards to prevent covered and more or less sealed. By I’ll let Ma Nature take charge. open water yet. Over to the west, I heard Gardener, has been impatient to transfer the vapour barrier from being ripped off eight o’clock Easter night, it was Then let the splitting begin! And then that unmistakeable call of a Sandhill the trays of plants – onions, leeks, kale, if a strong wind should dare to tamper snowing. the stacking. This is the earliest I’ve crane. You’re kidding? But, no, unmis peppers – into this green house and set with my wife’s greenhouse. So there. 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WAVES Director MARTY Trey Edward Shults Cast MASCARIN Taylor Russell...... Emily Kelvin Harrison Jr...... Tyler MOVIE TALK Lucas Hedges...... Luke Sterling K. Brown...... Ronald Renee Goldsberry ...... Catharine efore the screens dimmed at Alexa Demie ...... Alexis BSilverCity, a trailer was running for Clifton Collins ...... Bobby Waves , a feature that enjoyed popular Vivi Pineda...... Elena buzz at the Toronto International Film Bill Wise...... Coach Wise Festival and is currently showing up on David Garelik...... Ryan Shaw payperview. Set in south Florida, Waves is a stylish melodrama about an upwardly mobile issues. African American family who are The pace here is more pensive and confronted by tragedy. reflective. The ‘motion and music’ motif The film is essentially comprised of is still there, but is more moody and two parts, each devoted to the teen dreamlike. offspring. The first half follows star athlete Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) who’s Plot works aspiring to a wrestling scholarship, This all may sound rather trite, but this chafing under the determined tutelage of section comes off credibly, buttressed by his demanding dad (Sterling K. Brown) raw, touching scenes such as one but is happily distracted by his loving involving Brown and Russell having a girlfriend, Alexis (Alexa Demie). hearttoheart, with both characters letting their respective guards down. Tough breaks Dad apologizes for not being attentive, The future seems bright for Tyler but and expresses concerns about his things go sideways quickly as events marriage, while daughter feel betrayed conspire against him all at once, sending by her brother and rages at him. It is a him into a selfdestructive spiral leading difficult scene but both actors are up to to a senseless act and tragedy. STAR CROSSED: Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Taylor Russell star in Waves, a feature that can be seen on pay-per-view with theatres closed. the challenge. This section is most impactful, styl If recovery, acceptance and healing ishly rendered by director Trey Edward with little care in the world. anybody down that he cannot bring pain and disillusionment. come, it will take time and definitely Shults. Initially, the images are all about But beyond style, Shults’ infuses himself to divulge his realistic struggles There is greater focus on the daughter, won’t come easily. music and motion, snappily cut together, substance within the characters, espe to anyone, including his parents, much Emily, (Taylor Russell) who finds a Director Shults makes full use of conveying the heady adrenalin rush and cially Brown who’s bent on instilling the to his detriment. nerdy new love, Luke, (Lucas Hedges), effective cinematography and sound optimism of youth. proper values within his kids that will The film’s second half downshifts into an older teammate of her brother. The track, and deftly manages changes in This is best illustrated in scenes where overcome obstacles of race, resulting in a more conventional, less intense narra film gives these two characters time to mood but he is particularly successful in the camera spins 360 degrees within the a more promising future. He may be tive as the family tries to recover from slowly come together in their shy inter eliciting outstanding performances from kids’ vehicles, as they cruise around and unyielding but is not abusive. the shock of nuclear fallout. The parents racial romance. They help each other a stellar cast. Waves is worth checking riff to heavythrobbing music, all smiles Tyler feels so much pressure not to let find themselves at odds, grappling with grapple with their respective family out. 12 Thursday, April 16, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com I N T HEBAY Cliffhangers cut off by coronavirus sually, at this time of year, your benignly and viewers just went about seem shocking now, since the show was Ufavourite shows are wrapping up. their lives until the fall premiere of the on the cancellation bubble at the time, Storylines are being finished. And more next season. fans of the Scooby gang were screaming importantly, big changes are being But we’ve gotten used to – and in fear that this was actually it. (It teased. demanded – the twists and turns brought wasn’t.) Dramatic twists and characters killed about by the annual cliffhanger. No, viewers have become very off are part and parcel to the annual What would the summer of ‘98 have demanding of their shows. season finale. But what happens when been without Ross screwing up his We want twists we didn’t see coming production is suddenly halted? wedding vows on Friends by saying despite the fact that we’ve pretty much That’s what happened this year for Rachel’s name instead of Emily’s? seen it all. many television favourites. Grey’s Of course, the big question was: what And with many people now at home Anatomy still had a couple of episodes would he do next? We had to wait four bingewatching everything they can get yet to complete. tion of love to keep us up at night until months for that answer. their hands on, there will be little out New Amsterdam had a special multi the new season. Meanwhile, New Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch there that we missed. episode arc that focused on a flu Amsterdam just … stops. fans watched Sherlock Holmes throw So what will television do for future pandemic in New York City. A rather Suddenly, it’s 1980 again. himself off a roof at the end of Season seasons? Will they preplan for the next unfortunate topic that was shot but That was the year someone shot J.R. Two. And although viewers saw him in pandemic? Will medical dramas be scrapped for now – possibly forever. and Dallas kept most of America talking the shadows at the last second while walking on eggshells lest they acciden But what is key is that the sudden and coming back for the new season just Watson cried at his grave, we still had to tally stumble on the next worldending closure of Hollywood has meant no to identify the villain behind the gun. wait two bloody years for answers. outbreak? cliffhangers for most shows. While Dallas writers didn’t exactly (And dedicated fans did.) With no end to COVID in sight, only So for the first time in, well forever, create the cliffhanger, they certainly Buffy the Vampire Slayer killed herself time will tell what we will see and when Grey’s has no mass shooting, plane used it like never before. Until then, in order to save the world at the end of it returns. And ironically, that’s the NO END IN SIGHT: Freema Agyeman on crash, surprise wife or sister or declara most shows ended each season rather Season Five. And while this may not biggest cliffhanger of all. New Amsterdam.
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SOCCER completely. They’re really leaving it By Leith Dunick – TB Source open to making a division announcement or a team announcement. ony Colistro says he was looking for The 82team league had already Tward to a return to a refurbished announced a delay to the start of the Chapples Field in 2020. season, pushing the start back to May 10. The excitement will have to carry over The Chill weren’t scheduled to open to 2021. their 2020 campaign until May 29 The United Soccer League Two fran against FC Manitoba, another team that chise, who won the PDL championship won’t be playing USL2 matches this in 2008 and played in the league final in summer, along with expansion Peoria 2010, 2013 and 2017, on Friday City. announced they were taking a oneyear The five remaining American teams in hiatus. the Heartland Division – Chicago FC Colistro, the Chill's president and United, the Green Bay Voyageurs, the St. former coach, said it was actually a fairly Louis Lions, Kaw Valley FC and the Des easy decision to make, as painful as it Moines Menace, are looking at ways to might have been. play meaningful soccer this summer, Colistro said crossborder concerns – though the teams have not yet indicated the Canadian and United States mutually what that might look like. agreed last month to temporarily close The league said the Chill will be the border between the two countries – welcomed back with open arms next and the ongoing fear of COVID19 season. meant it was going to be all but impos “We absolutely support the Thunder sible for the Chill to put a team on the Bay Chill decision,” said USL Vice field this summer. President Joel Nash. “At the end of the
“It’s a new world that we’re living in FILE day, it was about much more than soccer now and I’m just hoping we’ll get to ON HIATUS: Thunder Bay forward Sullivan Silva (left) will be on the sidelines in 2020 with the rest of his teammates. and we look forward to welcoming them some sort of normalcy that we can get back even stronger in 2021.” back,” Colistro said. to get back to the playoffs.” health of his players, coaches, staff and He’s hopeful the team can return as Colistro said he will begin speaking to “It’s bittersweet. We were really The Chill, who have played at Fort fans is too important to risk during the strong as ever in 2021. sponsors about options and promised full looking forward to moving to Chapples William Stadium full time since 2015, pandemic, which has killed more than The move has no impact on the team’s refunds for season ticket holders. this year and we had a strong contin made the postseason every year but once 100,000 worldwide and infected at least standing with USL2, Colistro added. Decisions must still be made about the gency of players coming from all over from 2007 to 2017, but have missed the 25 people in the Thunder Bay area. “Absolutely not, the league is very team’s coaching staff and the organiza the world. We really worked hard in the past two playoffs. “It’s just something we can’t be a part understanding. We’re not the only team. tion’s youth program for the upcoming offseason to make sure that we were able Colistro said it’s the right decision. The of this season.” Some divisions just cancelled outdoor season. Falcons Willmore to play for Thunderwolves St. Ignatius forward Basketball team has a major presence, “Ethan’s ability to shoot the ball and Ryan, with us both being from St. which makes it a natural transition,” make smart teamfirst plays is a skill Thomas Aquinas made it an easier led team to another Wilmore said in a release issued by that can translate to the next level.” decision,” said Sagl. the team. His high school coach, Dino Buset, “I felt that it was the best opportu championship victory “Lakehead’s basketball program has agreed with the assessment. nity for me to achieve my goals of succeeded in recent years, and I am “Ethan is a great kid with a high winning championships, finishing my BASKETBALL excited to be a part of everything the basketball IQ. He made a huge impact degree of concurrent Ed and then By Leith Dunick – TB Source program has to offer. The coaching in his 4 years representing the St. playing professionally." staff is remarkable and I know they Ignatius basketball program. We look Thomson called his first recruit an he Lakehead Thunderwolves have will help me maximize my potential forward to seeing him suit up for the unselfish, hardworking winner, the Tadded a little local talent to their as a student athlete. I would also like Thunderwolves and continue to grow foundation of what good programs are recruiting roster. to thank all of the coaches, team under the guidance of Coach built upon. The men’s basketball team on mates, and other individuals who have Thomson and Coach Erdman” Buset His determination and commitment Thursday announced St. Ignatius helped me reach this level.” said. to improving his game is incredible,” Falcons star forward Ethan Willmore Coach Ryan Thomson said Willmore is the second recruit the Thomson said. has agreed to join the team this fall. Willmore’s ability on and off the court team has added in the past week. “He's won at a variety of levels both It’ll be familiar territory for the should make him a great addition to The Wolves last week announced at Aquinas and in the AAU circuit incoming freshman. the Thunderwolves family. the signing of 6foot1 guard Chris including the prestigious CNIT 17U “Growing up in Thunder Bay, I’ve “Ethan is a fantastic studentathlete Sagl, who played for Oakville, Ont.’s tournament last summer with the had the opportunity to participate in who will be a welcome addition to the St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Mississauga Monarchs. We're excited LEITH DUNICK Lakehead’s developmental program, Thunderwolves program,” Thomson "I chose Lakehead because of the to get to work with Chris and help MOVING UP: Ethan Willmore starred for Blaze basketball. The Men’s said. relationship I’ve built with Coach him continue to improve." the St. Ignatius Falcons. 14 Thursday, April 16, 2020 For your daily news visit www.tbnewswatch.com sports NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE Richards voted best FROM CHIROPRACTIC TO THE HEALTH CARE AIDE, OUR SPECIAL SECTION OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF IDEAS, AND SERVICES. LU player of all-time SECOND WEEK OF EVERY MONTH LEITH LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE BY MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES DUNICK THAT IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH. SPORTS SHOTS ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES f you’d asked me two weeks ago Iwho the best player in Lakehead Thunderwolves history was, it would have come down to Jeff Richards and Joel Scherban. Statistically, they’re No. 1 and No. 2 on the team in goals and points, one of the top pair of team mates not only in LU’s 19season return to university hockey, but also in OUA history. Looking back at the duo, to compare them to a pair of NHL team mates, they’re a lot like Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier, a pair of hallof SUBMITTED fame teammates who led the New TOP DOG: Jeff Richards is Lakehead’s all-time leader wit 92 goals and 185 points. York Islanders to four straight Stanley Cup wins to start the 1980s. version of a bracket challenge on players find their way around the Bossy was the pure goal scorer. Twitter to keep hockey fans enter rink. Richards was a born sniper with the tained during the COVID19 sports Richards also beat out Scherban in Thunderwolves, scoring 92 drought, I assumed it a secondary poll, conducted to ensure goals in 106 games, would be Richards and we had an answer to the question I including a team record 28 Scherban in the final. think most fans wanted answered. in his rookie season in I guess I must have Former coach Pete Belliveau was 200203. underestimated the lasting following along and praised all three Scherban, on the other appeal of Jouni Kuok players. hand, embodied what it kanen, whose fan base “Jeff brought lots to the program meant to be a Thunder spoke loud and clear with his AHL skill set, plus he wolves player. during the voting process. convinced a lot of overage players to A gentleman on and off Kuokkanaen, who spent come to LU,” Belliveau said. the ice – he was assessed two seasons with the “Both Joel and Jeff were instru just 10 minor penalties JOUNI KUOKKANEN Wolves after a season in mental in our first five years of between 2001 and 2006, the Netherlands, upset success, at the gate and on the ice.” his 79 goals and 179 points are Carson Dubchak, Matt Caria, Grant Belliveau also noted that in five second in team history. His 100 McCune, Chris Whitley and Joel years, Scherban never lost once on assists tops all TWolves players. Scherban along the way to the final, home ice in the postseason. In 2005, he was named the CIS where he finally lost out to Richards. “Jouni was a good player too,” he player of the year, 25 years after He’s now a teacher in Thunder Bay said. Vince Friyia turned the trick for the at McKellar Park Public School and By the way, visit the Thunder Bay Nor’Westers. is a beloved hockey coach helping the Chill website, where they’re doing So when I set out to do my own next generation of young hockey their own poll to pick their top 11. Lakehead lands Timmins star Burke BASKETBALL “I chose Lakehead because the “She is a perfect role model for all By Leith Dunick –TB Source campus was stunning and everyone I student athletes in the North that with met on my visit was incredibly hard work, sacrifice and dedication, on Kreiner's gone back to his roots welcoming and friendly. The faculty, you can achieve success, even from a Jfor his first recruit of the 202021 team and coaching staff instantly small town like Timmins. She has campaign. made Thunder Bay feel like home. I been an absolute pleasure to coach The Lakehead Thunderwolves know that Lakehead is an environ and wish her all the best in her next women's basketball coach on Friday ment that will provide me with all of chapter at Lakehead University,” said announced the team has signed 5 the support I need to be successful her club coach, Jamie Lamothe. foot6 point guard Ally Burke from both academically and athletically,” Kreiner said he knows he's got a his hometown, Timmins, Ont. Burke said in a release issued by LU. winner in Burke. 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