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‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING Shopping Local Enriches Us All Chamber of Commerce launches 2021 #ChooseTBayFirst campaign Lakehead University sharing hundreds of thousands of wipes with local organizations after receiving five million from Lysol North Superior Publishing

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Holiday campaign provides children with more than just the bear necessities—It makes Christmas wishes come true!

Tbaytel supports Northern Ontario School of Medicine with new Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund

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Holiday campaign provides children with more than just the bear necessities—It makes Christmas wishes come true! every child that wishes can come true.”

Based on the profiles, each Christmas Wish Bag is filled with essential items, toys, books, warm clothing and learning tools. Those looking to participate in the Dilico Christmas Wish Campaign can pick up a Christmas Wish Bag at one of the participating locations OR sign up online at dilico.com/christmaswish All filled wish bags are due back by December 6th to ensure they can be delivered just in time for Christmas. This year, new to the Christmas Wish initiative is an option to buy a bear. Participants can purchase a Christmas Wish Teddy

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is hoping to make over 700 children’s wishes come true this holiday season. The organization launched it’s 13th annual Christmas Wish campaign in the district of Thunder Bay. The annual campaign is known for its bright red bags that are gifted to babies, children and youth for Christmas. Every year the community is called upon to help fill the wish bags, providing Christmas wishes for 6700 children since the launch back in 2008. The Dilico Christmas Wish

budgets collide with children’s hopeful hearts and wishes,” says John Dixon, Director of Integrated Services of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. “The Dilico Christmas Wish Campaign is about more than toys. It’s a chance for us to tell children in our community that they are loved, that they matter, and that someone is thinking of them.” Over the years, the Christmas Wish campaign has really become a holiday tradition for many in Thunder Bay. Today, Redwood Park Church announced that it is committing to fill 175 bags. The church has been participating in the campaign for the last six years. The deadline to register for a Christmas Wish Bag is December 5th, with all bags needing to be filled and

campaign is proudly sponsored by Sovereign Dental and is unique in the fact that each bag is individualized for a child with a special tag attached that provides details such as their age, interests and Christmas wishes.

“You get a little information about the children behind the wishes, like a little girl who loves to play with dolls, or a toddler who could really use some development toys,” says Darcia Borg, Executive Director of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. “Dilico wants every child and family to feel the joy and magic of the holiday season. We want to show

Above: Sylvia, Grandmother, Luna, age 3 Great Grand Daughter and Natasha, Mother Bear to add to their Wish Bag or anyone can buy a bear for a child in need to support the campaign. “Christmas means so much to a child. It’s a time of miracles, celebrations and wonder, but for some families it’s often a time for stress as tight

returned by Monday, December 6th. For further details, please visit: dilico.com/christmaswish

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Publisher’s Note Scott Sumner In business we have business plans. As a person we can do a plan which I call a personal plan.The first step in making your personal plan is to figure out in your mind what it is you really want. I mean REALLY want. Not something you think you need, but aren't sure of, but what kind of a life you really want at the centre of your being, the centre of your soul. The beautiful thing about the mind is that you can think about and visualize things in full vivid detail at any time or place right in your mind. You don't have to leave the comfort of your bed or chair. You can play out exactly what you want in techni-colour detail.

Many succesful world class athletes do this all the time. They often call it "visualization". If you're about to make a shot on the 18th hole that could win you the Canadian Open Golf Championship, you look at the hole and your target, and clearly see in your mind the shot before you swing. For instance, at the 2000 Bell Canadian Open, on the final round, 18th hole, I witnessed in real life, a six iron bunker shot over water to the par 5 finishing hole by none other than Tiger Woods.

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This memorable shot created a birdie and allowed him to win by one shot over his closest competition. Afterwards, listening to him at a live media conference, which I attended, it became clear he visualized the shot before he executed it. He had assessed the risk and knew in himself that he had the ability. In life you should visualize your life as you would like it to be, before your live it. It's much simpler to do this than to try many directions in life that don't work, and then find out you didn't really want them.

It's much less costly in terms of time, effort and money this way. I'm sure you can think of things that have occurred in your life that if you could now, you would change in a split second. What you did without much thought in the past may have ended up costing you BIG TIME in terms of peace of mind, money and self respect.

I like to take this process of developing your mind in full detail, that is what it is you really want more than anything, one step further, and to write it out in simple paragraphs- Your dream Or Your personal plan -PP. It is really very simple. You write yourself a story about you that is a blueprint of exactly how you want your life to be.

Then you have a written record which you can refer to and analyze day by day, week by week, and month by month.

So what good is the dream. How will it happen, I mean come true? Will you get your wish? Yes you will when you roll up your sleeves, unbutton your collar and get down to WORK!!! It's really that simple.

The first step is done. You know what you want. Your dream is developed and includes the areas of spiritual, emotional, physical, financial and career. You have an indepth knowledge of what you really want.

Remember getting to this stage isn' t something to do in an afternoon. I believe it takes concentrated well-thought out time after you have got good ideas from some of the best minds our world has ever known.

BUT once you have a well- developed dream that is exactly where you want to go, you can start to work to achieve it.

I think a next step is to break out your written dream into five areas with specific steps or goals in each one. I' ve been doing this for some time, and as a MBA graduate it is really a lot like creating an elaborate business plan for not your business, but for

YOU!! After all you are far more important than a business so why doesn't every one have a business plan for themselves.

Your goals are written out in clear language.For example, if in your health you want to get in good shape you might have a goal to weigh 185 lbs. If you now weigh 210lbs you clearly know your target. The question is how will you get to it? Your plan will list the steps in detail. It will show you the route to your goal of weighing 185 pounds. It will have time lines that are clear. You have to know when you will achieve your goals, and a specific time line will help make things happen.

When you have a well thought out dream/plan that cuts exactly to your real interests of what will make your life EXCEPTIONAL, you need to spend energy working towards it. All the time. If you spend your time on things that aren't leading you to your goals, you are wasting your time. I think when you have a clear idea of the direction you are headed, you become increasingly focused. www.scottsumner.com

May the Yin Be with You In the northern hemisphere, the darkest time of the year occurs between December 20-22.

In astronomical terms we call this the Winter Solstice. This is the time with the shortest days and the longest nights. It is the opposite of the summer solstice which occurs between Jun 20-22. Almost every culture around the world recognizes this annual event and marks it with various traditions and celebrations. The earliest known observations date back to 10 000 BC. Large monuments like Newgrange in Ireland and Stonehenge in England, are aligned to coincide with the rising and setting of the winter solstice sun. Many cultures’ traditions and festivals revolve around the themes of symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun and the defeat of darkness over evil. Often these traditions would commence on the eve of the winter solstice and carry on for several days or a few weeks. There is strong evidence to suggest that Christmas was placed around

the winter solstice to benefit from both the themes and celebrations of these pagan observances.

Many traditions included a time of fasting followed by an abundance of food and drink. But they also included quieter times of prayer, reflection, rest and doing good deeds.

In western culture we often observe life in terms of good or bad, right or wrong, productive or useless. Traditional far eastern culture looks at life and all that it encompasses in a more dualistic approach. The

concepts of Yin and Yang, for example, describes how opposite natural forces are complementary and interdependent. Yang represents all things warm, full of light, the sun, active, positive. On the other hand, Yin represents things that are cooler, darker, negative, and passive. But also, a time of rejuvenation, growth, and nourishing. The natural world will swing back and forth like a pendulum of Yin and Yang. Midday and summer solstice are yang times while midnight and winter solstice are yin times.

Modern times often ignores the cycles of yin and yang. With our 24/7 mentality, somehow, we are led to believe that Yang time should be all the time. But without a balance of Yin your Yang will burn out. With all the stresses and obligations that have been manufactured during the Christmas season, it is no wonder that so many feel overwhelmed.

The month of December is the most Yin time of the year. Embrace it. Encourage

your yin by removing those excessive stresses which restrict rejuvenation. Nourish your yin by eating some hearty and healthy highquality foods such as soups and stews, surround yourself with those people you love, take time to reflect on the past year and debrief what went well and what you could improve, take time to sleep more and slow down.

Understanding the influence of and then following the natural cycles of the seasons, will help improve your well-being, body mind and spirit.

James DiGiuseppe is a local chiropractor with a busy family and wellness practice.

For more health information or to contact Dr. DiGiuseppe visit: www.portarthurchiropractic.com

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CSL and Viterra Set Grain Load Record at Port of Thunder Bay program has to date resulted in a 22% lifecyle reduction of CO2 compared to MGO. Introduced in 2018, CSL’s biodiesel program has accumulated the most running hours on B100 with marine engines worldwide. Replacing fossil fuel with biodiesel on vessels requires no modification of existing equipment and provides a viable carbon neutral fuel source over its lifecycle.

Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) reached a historic milestone at the Viterra terminal in the Port of Thunder Bay recently, when it loaded a record-setting 31,362 metric tonnes of grain on CSL Welland, breaking the previous record of 31,143 metric tonnes. The cargo of wheat will be discharged in Montreal, destined for international markets.

The 36,364 DWT Trillium Class bulk carrier is currently running on second generation biodiesel made from non-food biomass, adding to the significance of this remarkable accomplishment. “I commend Captain Rowe and his crew, the Viterra team, the Port of Thunder Bay, as well as our CSL teams on the ground who contributed to this achievement,” said Louis Martel, CSL President and CEO. “Safely maximizing cargo load on a ship depends on many factors such as load sequencing

and distribution, draft restrictions, vessel weight, water level and weather. In collaboration with the Viterra team, we were able to plan for and make the most of favourable conditions.”

CSL Welland is part of CSL’s biodiesel testing program – the longest ongoing tri-

als of pure B100 biodiesel on vessels in Canada. Over the course of the tests this year, which were conducted on half of CSL’s Great Lakes fleet, CSL Welland was able to achieve a lifecycle reduction of 6,800 tonnes of CO2 compared to marine gasoil (MGO). Across the entire Canada Steamship Lines fleet, the CSL biodiesel

Canada Steamship Lines is a division of The CSL Group, the largest owner and operator of selfunloading ships in the world. Headquartered in Montreal with regional operations in the Americas, Australia, Asia and Europe, CSL delivers millions of tonnes of cargo annually for customers in the construction, steel, energy and agri-food sectors

‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING ©2021 Brian Babcock We all love receiving gifts, and many of us enjoy giving them.

ing is a great opportunity to celebrate generosity.

Life can be hard, and folks involved in the adversarial end of the legal system often

Legal Matters

You might think I am about to give you 400 words about the law of gifts, and that might happen next year, since I know something about it from teaching Trusts to law students – “is it a gift or a trust?” is a core question.

But instead, I am going to broaden the scope and talk about kindness. Yes, Virginia, I have heard all the lawyer jokes that compare lawyers to sharks. Despite this, I have often been accused of being kind, even generous, and the season of giv-

hard, but there is no reason to make it any harder than necessary. In fact, the lawyer in me wants to argue (or “submit” as we say in court) that the hardness of life is the reason that we should not make it any harder than necessary, whether every day or when involved in legal disputes.

feel it intensely. “A law suit is not a tea party” is a famous saying among lawyers.

We can vigorously pursue our clients’ objectives without being nasty, rude, or brutal. We might even wish that our clients seek vindication without being vindictive.

Despite this, our Rules of Professional Conduct remind us to practice civility.

Maybe for Christmas I could wish that we didn’t need the reminder? Yes, life can be

The Law of Trusts, after all, is based on equity, and equity in turn is all about fairness. The system of courts of equity grew up in antiquity in response to the rigidity –

you might day hardness- of the rule of law.

When equity itself lost sight of its goals, the courts were merged, but equity is still supposed to dominate.

In this season of giving, every year, I end up thinking a lot about The Gift of the Magi. It is a classic story of true love, but it is also a story about generosity of spirit being the greatest gift of them all.

On behalf of my friends and colleagues at Weilers Law, I want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season, but more than that I hope that in this holiday season, and year round, you share in plenty of kindness and generosity.

Close The Loop 5 business building tips that cost nothing Remember the days when people noticed good customer service, talked about it, and most importantly – rewarded you for it?

Happy customers would return and spread the word. In today’s fast paced world however, people are so rushed moving to the next thing, or so distracted by their mobile devices, that good customer service is overlooked. Fortunately, as I share in my seminars, there are several easy things you can do that will enhance your service and boost your business which your customers will actually notice. Best of all, they cost you nothing. Here are five for starters…

Be the voice of reason Here’s an insider secret I discovered when clients started bringing me in to assess and offer feedback on their call centres. You can generally tell within 10 seconds whether the service rep will calm the customer or irritate them. It’s not what the employee says – it’s the sound of their voice when they say it. Employees who have thin or high voices, mumble, or add useless words (ya know, kinda, sorta, fer sure) garner less respect from customers than those who are more articulate.

Conversely, when you lower your tone and enunciate – by crispening-up your conso-

nants and rounding-out your vowels – you’ll be perceived as more reasonable and intelligent. By watching your language you’ll transition in the customer’s mind from being merely a clerk or order taker into becoming a Trusted Advisor.

Show-off your homework Today’s customers are so busy trying to juggle the demands of work, home, family, finances, and errands, that they are amazed when someone goes to the trouble to do some homework and find out about them. So, before a client meeting, spend a few minutes doing a web search on the customer and the company. Start the conversation with a few comments along the lines of, ‘I read that you have…’? ‘I noticed on your website…’? It’s a wonderful way of demonstrating your intelligence while focusing on the customer. In the customer’s mind that makes you brilliant.

Listen loudly Customers are impressed by your knowledge; not your product knowledge per se – that’s taken for granted. Customers are

more impressed by your knowledge of their unique individual needs. Today’s customers are assaulted by information coming at them: tweets, emails, sound bites, and micro-ads. That means you’ll be noticed more if you’re a good listener rather than a smooth talker. It’s not enough to just listen to customer needs and then offer solutions. You need to be perceived as listening. Fortunately, this is as easy as saying two words after your customer explains their needs: ‘Sounds like…’?

Starting your comments with sounds like forces you to paraphrase your understanding of their needs. It’s also a great lead-in to expressing empathy, as in, ‘It sounds like you’ve had a frustrating time trying to fix this.’? You’ll be seen as someone who truly gets your customer. That’s listening loudly. And customers do notice.

Make time shrink Imagine a customer or co-worker asks you to send them information that might normally be sent the next day. You could say, ‘I won’t be able to send it to you until tomorrow.’ Or perhaps, ‘I’ll send it first thing in the morning.’ Contrast those responses with, ‘You’ll receive it within 24 hours.’ The 24 hour statement sounds like a stronger commitment because it’s specific. And it sounds faster because you’re talking hours not days. By changing your wording you appear to make time shrink.

Customers will take notice.

Close the loop In attempting to grow our business we are often so focused on gaining more customers that we neglect those we already have. Case in point is when we deliver a product or service without any follow-up.

Closing the loop can be as simple as leaving a 20 second voice mail message with the customer stating that you’re making a courtesy check-in call to ensure that everything’s OK with their purchase. Heck – forget 20 seconds – next time a co-worker sends you an email request, once you’ve completed it, take five seconds and reply to their email with one word. ‘Done’.

Again, you will be noticed.

Bottom line… These tips for getting noticed by customers and coworkers simply require a few adjustments to the way employees communicate. It isn’t complicated. Which is why I call this approach to enhancing internal and external customer service Influence with Ease ©.

Jeff Mowatt is a customer service strategist, Hall of Fame speaker, and bestselling author. For more tips, training tools or to inquire about engaging Jeff for your team visit www.JeffMowatt.com

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Great Snowmobiling At Charlevoix Quebec

BY SCOTT A. SUMNER

Great Outdoors Several years ago I was able to go on an amazing snowmobile adventure in Quebec. Now that Covid is improving in our world I hope to travel again soon!

The people of Quebec have a certain positive outlook on life, it seems to me, and snowmobiling is one of their favourite winter activities. The region of Charlevoix is a group of smaller towns to the east of historic Quebec City and is a very special setting. For the avid snowmobiler it certainly is a paradise.

There are easy air connections to Quebec City with Porter, West jet and Air Canada. When you arrive at the new Quebec City airport you will experience a very modern and well laid out facility that is one of the nicest you will find anywhere. Quebec City is an historic city in North America and offers much to see and explore.

You snowmobile trip to the Charlevoix region could begin with a special train ride on Le Massif de Charlevoix, along the St Lawrence River where you can enjoy a beautiful breakfast, catered by Fairmont Hotels. Le Massif is a ski area and accessible by the train. The former manager of the Cirque du Soleil, who was born in the town of Baie - Saint Paul, decided to come back and develop a ski resort with the train

and a new hotel. It will be become a major ski destination. “ We are like a gem not well known and have mountains, the St. Lawrence River and pretty forests. Snowmobile is

not well known here yet but you will discover a different type of country with varied terrain and a nice view. There are some very nice outfitters here to welcome you as well,” said Sylvie Marquois Dandurand General Manager of Tourism

Charlevoix. “They have excellent cuisine and can be off in the middle of nowhere with their electricity generated by the water. It is very different from other parts of Quebec. Everything is small, charming and very secret. There are snowmobile rentals here more and more and we are at the beginning of something. We want the people to discover Charlevoix by snowmobile because it is very different.”

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Great Snowmobiling At Charlevoix Quebec a luxurious snowmobile hub and welcome snowmobilers here to do their favourite sport.”

Also at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu there is great skiing nearby, dog sled riding, snowshoeing and their own horses at the hotel where you can have a carriage ride for free.

In the summer the Fairmont Le

Continued Your snowmobile trip could begin at the famous 405 room Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu that has everything you need to begin your adventure. “ We are 112 years old and located right adjacent to the St Lawrence River. The resort was founded by a boat company that was traveling on the St Lawrence Seaway bringing rich Americans and Canadians to the hotel in the summer time only. They tried in the winter but in 1986 opened 4 seasons after the hotel was insulated,” said Eric Quesnel, Director of Sales & Marketing for the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. “ We have beautiful winters here so want the people to come and enjoy that here.

The property became a Fairmont 12 years ago after it was shut down for 6 months to renovate the entire building as well as adding a banquet room, indoor parking lot, outdoor sports facilities including swimming pool, fitness centre and kids play area with a $140 million renovation.

The casino on property was expanded then as well. “ “ This weekend were able to fit 113 snowmobiles with inside parking and had over 250 sleds outside for the snowmobile events. The snowmobilers are welcome at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, a 5 star resort. We have great rates all season long starting from Sunday and Thursday at $139 per night.

There are rental snowmobiles on site with all the clothing as well and a guide if you need one. We have a spa here and a casino for the evening. We are right on the trials and you can access the hotel and underground snowmobile parking. We are

Manoir Richelieu have a 27-hole golf course with all the holes facing the St Lawrence River. They also have whale watching which is very popular in the region along with tennis courts, volleyball and two adjacent national parks with walking trails. There is a large kids play area and baby sitting available.

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After suiting up at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu you are on the trials immediately and off to your next destination. The trails are very nice to ride with great scenery and snow conditions. The area offers elevations of up to 3000 feet and some great snow conditions you might find in more western locations like BC.

Another popular resort destination might be theL’Auberge du Ravage, which is a very unique large log cabin that features 12-second storey rooms complete with their own bathrooms.

The main floor is a very luxurious setting with fireplaces and a fantastic dining area. The 5 star resort reminded me of watching an episode of the TV series “ Northern Exposure” set in Alaska where Dr Fleischman and Maggie stumble on a luxurious oasis in the middle of nowhere on their search for the lost city. You can have blizzard conditions outside but be enjoying some fantastic wine and food in this special place.

It is always fun to have a guide on a trip like this who are very familiar with the area and can take you off trail to experience some beautiful country sites. The 47 Nord Expeditions company owned by Christoff and Paul will provide an excellent experience for you. These riders are absolutely avid snowmobilers themselves. Christoff runs a Arctic Cat Pro Climb 1100 Turbo sled and Paul a Ski Doo Renegade 1200, both decked out will GPS, left gas controls, extra lighting, many decals etc, etc. They love this sport!

The Charlevoix region is one of the most beautiful you will encounter on a snowmobile. It offers great-varied trails with good elevations and views.

The snow conditions are excellent and make for a great snowmobile experience you should try.

See: www.charlevoixtourism.com www.fairmont.com/richelieu www.lemassif.com www.47nordexpeditions.ca www.lacmoreau.com for more information for your trip!

This article with video is also online at

www.thunderbaybusiness.ca

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THUNDER BAY POLICE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2021 The Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB) convened for its regular session this morning. Following is a summary of notable items: Thunder Bay Police Services and Board Budget The Board received the proposed 2022 operating and capital budgets for the TBPS. Key highlights: The 2022 net operating budget proposed is $48.8 million. This includes: • No increase in staff compliment.

• Total personnel services increase of $1.9 million comprised of wage, benefit and overtime increases resulting from contract settlements for uniform, civilian and senior officer staff.

• Purchased services increase of $227,400 relating to partnerships established to deliver the mandate of Project Prevent and Trauma and Violence grants.

The 2022 capital budget proposed is $1,864,400 million for annual equipment renewal and purchases along with a proposed amount of $56 million for the new TBPS facility project. The Board will refer the matter of grant funding for court security to the City of Thunder Bay’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee for

its advocacy with the Province on grants that are required for the Service. The final TBPS budget will be sent to the City of Thunder Bay for inclusion in their budget deliberations at a later date. The Board also received and approved the 2022 proposed operating budget for the Thunder Bay Police Service Board of $454,300.00.

This budget has been provided to the City of Thunder Bay for inclusion in its 2022 budget process.

Update on OIPRD Recommendations The Service presented a review of OIPRD recommendations and provided the Board with an update of in-progress and completed recommendations, which included: • Chief Hauth will be sending a letter to the Province of Ontario requesting a Forensic Pathology Unit in Thunder Bay, per recommendation 29; and • Culturally significant training will begin for the service in December of 2021, per recommendations 32 and 36.

"Culturally significant training is an extremely important step in addressing recommendations in the OIPRD Report, and I know the Service and the Board take this extremely seriously.” said Board Chair Kristen Oliver. "Training, to begin

in December of 2021, signals another significant investment by the Service to continue to improve on delivering appropriate and effective policing in Thunder Bay.” “Our Call” Video Series The Board received a presentation regarding a new initiative highlighting the first-hand work of the TBPS. On November 12, 2021, the service premiered a new video which showcases some of the challenging and unusual calls that our officers respond to.

“Our Call” episodes are stories told by TBPS officers in their own words. “Our Call” highlights the Thunder Bay Police Service’s work and share these stories to provide the public with a better understanding of the people who serve and protect the community. Each episode will be available through the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

“I would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service for its work on the “Our Call” video series,” said Board Chair Kristen Oliver. “I hope this initiative will provide insight and a better understanding of the people who serve and protect the community and the work they do to keep our community safe.”

Board Engagement with the Thunder Bay Police Association Chair Oliver updated the Board on work that has been undertaken to ensure that the concerns of the Thunder Bay Police Service Association are being addressed. The Board and Chief Hauth are working on enhancing a positive workplace and culture for the Service. A meeting will be held with the Thunder Bay Police Association and the Board to discuss and address the Association’s concerns in greater detail.

“As a Board, we want to ensure that we are doing everything we can to make our community safe and supporting our workforce. We will make certain that our police officers have everything they need to do their jobs effectively,” said Board Chair Kristen Oliver. “The Thunder Bay Police Services Board is looking forward to continuing to work together with the Thunder Bay Police Association recognizing our many shared common goals. The members put their lives on the line every day to make our community as safe as possible. We would like to express our appreciation for all you do for our community and look forward to continuing to work together.”

Amplifying the Voice of Water: Interweaving Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science The Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) fifth and most recent Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science Workshop explored the roles of sustainability and environmental stewardship in water governance initiatives, from the perspective of both Indigenous worldviews and western science. A key lesson that emerged was that water has a story to tell and that it is our responsibility to listen.

Water is an important factor in the NWMO’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel.

Interweaving Indigenous Knowledge and western science is essential to all the NWMO’s work, and this workshop plays a crucial role in bringing these perspectives together to inform our approach to issues like environmental stewardship.

Attendees spoke to the spiritual, emotional, and physical teachings of water that are intertwined throughout many worldviews and knowledge systems. We learned that water governance needs to be inclusive of water protection and that it must restore the wrongs that have been done to water.

“We have to see water as a living spirit, as a living being. Water is alive. You can speak to water, and it will speak to you,” said Elder Diane Longboat of the NWMO’s Council of Elders and Youth.

“It is a unifying and transformational being that will bring us all together. We must be in awe of water and the teachings it has to share with us.”

Participants included Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, youth, scien-

Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, scientists, industry professionals and members of the NWMO gathered for the 5th Indigenous Knowledge Western Science Workshop.

tists, industry professionals and members of the NWMO. Panelists discussed the personal connections we all have with water – as our first home, as a medicine for all Creation and the sacred relationship water holds with grandmother moon, grandfather sun and grandfather rocks.

“More than 70% of the crust of the planet is billion-year-old rock,” said geologist and University of Toronto Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar. “Water bears the memory of the rock that has been in it.”

When we follow the water, it reveals life.

How water survives gives us hints of its memory and a water sample can tell us a story about what the water has been

exposed to in the environment, providing valuable information to inform our work.

Our instinct to protect water, people and the environment reflects the values and priorities that Canadians and Indigenous peoples identified as important during our consultations with them on different approaches to the long-term management of used nuclear fuel.

The lessons learned through these workshops will continue to inform our approach because water sustains people and the environment and protecting it is the shared connection we have with one another.

About the NWMO The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization implementing Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

Canada’s plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts, where the municipality, First Nation and Métis communities, and others in the area are working together to implement it. The NWMO plans to select a site in 2023.

Two areas remain in our site selection process: the Ignace area and South Bruce, both in Ontario.

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Lakehead University sharing hundreds of thousands of wipes with local organizations after receiving five million from Lysol “On behalf of the United Way of Thunder Bay and our partner agencies, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Lysol for this incredibly generous donation,” said Albert Brulé, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Thunder Bay.

Everyone knows that germs don’t stand a chance against Lysol products.

That’s why, after receiving a donation of more than five million disinfecting wipes from Reckitt, the maker of Lysol, Lakehead University is providing hundreds of thousands of wipes to Confederation College, George Jeffrey Children’s Centre, Camp Quality, the Victorian Order of Nurses, and other organizations in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.

“Non-profit service providers have been challenged to meet the needs of their clients while ensuring that public health measures are observed through enhanced cleaning and safety protocols.

We would also like to thank Lakehead University for sharing this donation with the wider community,” he said.

Four tractor-trailers – each carrying 21 skids – arrived at Lakehead University the week of October 25.

“That’s when we reached out to partner with Confederation College and the United Way to facilitate distribution of these wipes,” said Mark Tilbury, Lakehead’s Alumni and Annual Giving Director.

“We’re thankful to receive this donation, which will be used throughout campus by our students, faculty and staff,” Tilbury said.

The wipes will be available in the University’s high traffic areas such as the Wolf Den and Student Central, as well as in other popular spots on campus.

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Mark Tilbury, Lakehead’s Alumni and Annual Giving Director, centre, hands one package of Lysol wipes to Shelley Graham, Development Officer at Confederation College, and one package to Albert Brulé, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way.

skids – or 7,500 packages containing 600,000 wipes – which staff will use to maximize disinfection of classrooms and labs, including public areas of the College, residence, the Children and Family Centre, the Wellness Centre, and other areas of the College. These wipes will help ensure the safety and health of everyone who accesses the College.

The College will offer wipes to vulnerable students who cannot purchase them.

“Confederation College greatly appreciates this generous donation from Lysol to assist us in protecting the health and

safety of all members of our College community across Northwestern Ontario,” said Rob Zuback, Director, Advancement and External Relations, Confederation College.

“It is wonderful to receive this contribution from partners like Lysol and Lakehead University, which will greatly assist us in managing our response to the pandemic,” Zuback said.

The United Way has contacted its partners to see if any of them require Lysol wipes.

Other organizations that have also picked up Lysol wipes from Lakehead include the Ignace Food Bank and the Canadian Mental Health Association. As of today, more than 45 organizations will benefit from this donation.

For more than a century, Lysol has been protecting families from illness-causing germs.

“We believe there is nothing more important than keeping our loved ones safe and healthy, which is why we are proud to be able to help Lakehead University in their efforts to ensure a safe back-to-school environment this winter,” said Corrie Mueller, VicePresident of Marketing – Hygiene, at Reckitt.

Lynx Air to launch as Canada’s newest airline International aviation executive Merren McArthur named CEO of Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Lynx Air (Lynx) announced its arrival as Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline, on a mission to make Canadian

air travel accessible to all, with low fares, a fleet of brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft and great customer service.

Lynx will adopt the ultra low-cost carrier model, which has revolutionized air travel across Europe and the United States, offering low fares, flexibility and choice. The airline has selected Calgary as its headquarters and plans to announce routes and schedules soon.

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Merren McArthur has been named CEO of Lynx, bringing a wealth of aviation experience to the role. She has served as CEO of ultra low-cost carrier Tigerair Australia, CEO of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and founding CEO of Virgin Australia Cargo.

“We are excited to bring competition and choice to the Canadian aviation market at a time when Canadians are yearning for the opportunity to fly again, whether it be to see friends and family or to take a long-awaited holiday,” McArthur said. “We have created an ultra-affordable fare structure which is focused on simplicity, transparency and choice. Our à la carte pricing will empower passengers to pick and pay for the services they want, so they can save money on the trip and spend where it counts – at their destination.”

Lynx will operate a fleet of Boeing’s newest 737 aircraft, featuring leadingedge fuel-efficient technology. The airline has firm orders and lease agreements in place for a total of 46 aircraft over the next seven years to meet anticipated demand. The first three Boeing 737s will arrive in early 2022.

“Boeing’s newest 737 aircraft enables the lowest cost operation of any aircraft in its market segment, making it a great fit for Lynx Air’s ultra low-cost

business model,” said Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Sales, North America, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Passengers can feel confident in Lynx Air’s choice of modern fleet, knowing this latest generation of aircraft are designed to offer the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market.”

Information about flight reservations will be available soon. For the latest updates, please visit www.flylynx.com To view the official video announcement, please click here or download the video here.

About Lynx Air Lynx Air (Lynx), formerly Enerjet, is Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline. Headquartered in Calgary, Lynx is on a mission to make air travel accessible to all, with low fares, a fleet of brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft and great customer service.

Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline with the financial backing and industry expertise required to transform the Canadian aviation landscape.

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Tbaytel supports Northern Ontario School of Medicine with new Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund Tbaytel is looking to do its part to help address the critical need for doctors in northern Ontario by announcing its support for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund.

Tbaytel will match every dollar donated, up to $10,000, to this brand new scholarship that will support our region’s medical students and keep them rooted in our communities.

“It is crucial that we find ways to support medical students here in our region. With your help, we hope that the Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund will make it easier for our medical students in northern Ontario to become doctors for northern Ontario,” said Tbaytel President and CEO Dan Topatigh.

“I’m encouraging everyone to give what they can if they can to the Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund to make sure our future doctors have what they need to succeed right here in our region.”

Most students who enter the Northern Ontario School of Medicine have a financial need. Any support for future doctors in our region is vitally important, which is why NOSM is hoping to raise a total of $30,000 for the Tbaytel Entrance Award Fund per year to award three students from northern Ontario with a $10,000 grant every year.

Tbaytel President and CEO Dan Topatigh and Dr. Bill McCready, NOSM's Special Advisor and Senior Associate Dean.

“NOSM medical students reflect the diversity of Northern Ontario—they are from varying socioeconomic backgrounds and often come from communities that are in critical need of doctors—including rural, remote, Indigenous and Francophone," says Dr. Bill McCready, NOSM's Special Advisor and Senior Associate Dean.

"The generous support of Tbaytel will have a direct impact on our students and relieve many financial pressures they face as they pursue a career that will impact the

health of our communities now and in the future.”

To learn more and donate visit tbaytelforgood.net today.

In 2020 alone $458,179 was provided in funding to 95 organizations, events and initiatives in 11 communities. They do this through our Tbaytel for Good Community Fund, our Community Sponsorships, Employee Outreach and, the reason we’re

here today, our Strategic Partnerships.

Through Tbaytel for Good Strategic Partnerships they collaborate with key businesses and organizations throughout our region to help make major things happen. Over the past several years, Tbaytel has provided $500,000 to support bringing Cardiovascular Surgery here to Thunder Bay, a multi-year contribution to Confederation College’s TEC Hub and $200,000 to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s AWE Campaign and more.

Shopping Local Enriches Us All Chamber of Commerce launches 2021 #ChooseTBayFirst campaign Thunder Bay: November 2, 2021 - Today the Thunder Bay of Commerce officially kicks off their 2021 #ChooseTBayFirst campaign which runs until January 14, 2022. The campaign is designed to bring awareness to the importance of shopping local and how every local purchase impacts our community.

Today is the release of the third in a series of videos that will be rolling out weekly right through the holiday shopping season.

Each week the campaign will tell a different story. Some will feature individual businesses and will explore the way their customers’ money flows through them to their employees, to other local businesses, and to the charities, sports teams and other local organizations that help make Thunder Bay a more vibrant place for all of us to live. Others will focus on the experiences customers have with businesses in Thunder Bay’s neighbourhoods.

The videos feature testimonials from customers and employees of local businesses and aim to educate consumers about the ways money spent locally returns to us through a stronger, healthier community.

“We’ve been talking for years about the “money-back guarantee” that’s part of every local purchase you make,” said Charla Robinson, President of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.

“This campaign has given us the opportunity to get out into the community and have people tell us in their own words what that means.”

“While exploring the way Thunder Bay’s businesses connect with our community,

This week’s video features a tour around

and campaign management and advertising by Beanstalk Consulting, with a number of other Members providing additional services.

Beginning November 15, the campaign will also include four weeks of contests on Facebook and Instagram to help spread awareness and encourage community participation by supporting local businesses.

Contest information will be available at www.choosetbayfirst.ca at that time.

we’ve been given daily reminders of the kindness, generosity and community spirit of people in Thunder Bay,” Robinson said. “In a lot of ways, working on this project has been an antidote to the disconnect many of us have been feeling as a result of COVID policies, and we hope that the stories we tell over the next several weeks will inspire people to visit our local retailers and have these uplifting experiences for themselves.”

Westfort with Aaron Gillingham from The Sal and can be viewed on Facebook or Instagram @ChooseTBayFirst or at www.choosetbayfirst.ca.

The campaign has been produced in partnership by a team of Chamber Members; videography and editing are supplied by Sociable Thunder Bay, additional videography and photography by Epica Pictures, social media coordination by Konnect,

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