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Audio Archive
We all know that the weather this July has not been good. But just how bad was it? We put that question to Environment Canada...and also asked whether we should keep a swimsuit or a sweater handy in August. ListenIn these trying times, families are doing there very best to cope. But what happens when the breadwinner in your family is not getting paid anymore. That's the situation the Bernier family in Geraldton finds themselves in. Brenda's husband, Joelle Bernier, had to move to Quebec to find work when Buchanan Forest Products ran into financial difficulty and he stopped receiving a paycheck. Now she and her three kids only see him a couple of days a month.  ListenIs it an assault or an "unfortunate incident"? We have the story of a young Thunder Bay boy whose hair is cut at school by an educational assistant ListenTurning Full Circle. It's a 13-week healing and treatment program at the Thunder Bay Correctional Center run by Elder Lornie Bob... who calls himself a pipe carrier. It's a substance abuse and anger management program that uses First Nation teachings, as it's basic philosophy. And it's the only program of its kind with Ontario Correctional Services.There is a sweat lodge ... there are powwows... and sacred medicines are grown on the property. ListenThere's going to be one brand new runner participating in this year's 10 mile road race in Thunder Bay... a man who says maybe he was "born to run" .. ListenFor writers, inspiration comes in many ways. Take Thunder Bay author Stacey Voss for instance, the setting for her first novel was sparked by a drive down a country road... one foggy night. The eerie experience stuck with her. And formed the idea behind "Thunder and Blood." It's a new vampire novel... that's being released later this month. It will be released on Amazon.com and will be available at her website www.thunderandblood.com And Stacey hopes it will soon be available at local bookstores. She talked with Lisa ListenWe have some amazing talent here in Thunder Bay. High School Idol took place in the city recently. We were lucky enough to have two of the winners join us as part of our Open House. Alex Onski, a Grade 12 student at Hillcrest and winner of the Open Class 1. And Sandy Hoshizaki, the winner of the Grade 7/8 category. ListenWe promised to let you re-live those magic moments of the CBC Staff Moose Calling Contest. It's just as funny the second time around. Listen (runs 9:14)Magical things happen when families pull together. That's something Ted Deluca discovered when he was laid off from Northern Wood. Here's his story. Listen in Real Audio.Have you shopped at Safeway store on Arthur Street recently? Have you met a young man, who's always happy and smiling? He works at the check out.. he stocks shelves.. he'll help you with your cart in the parking lot. And his enthusiasm is infectious. So, i decided to find out more about who he is... Listen in Real Audio.Over five thousand "participants took part in a world wide competion recently... with opening and closing ceremonies... and prizes. And believe it or not ... it's not the olympics.. it's called the Ravelympics...Knitters who belong to world wide knitting forum called "ravelry" ... joined in... their goal? to create an entire knitting project during the Official Olympic games in Beijing. There's a strong Ravellery group here in Thunder Bay... Lisa Laco got together with four ATHLETES at their official Village.. Threads in Time.. a Yarn and weaving store... now, I only knew most of these women by their Ravellery ID"S ListenOver twelve hundred pairs of underwear.... Shoes and warm shirts... four thousand notebooks and pencils...a continuation of the tuition expenses for a nurse ... It's quite a list of accomplishments for Jaako Polkki and his "hope for Malawi" team. But that's just part of what Eleven Year old Jaako and his Mom Sue were able to bring to the African country in their most recent trip. Listen.Andrew Maksymchuk (MAK-sym-chuk) arrived in Kenora in 1964. At the age of 21 he was just beginning what would be a thirty year career with the OPP. Now, over four decades later, he's published a book about his life and his experiences serving in Northwestern Ontario. Andrew Maksymchuck is the author of From Muskeg to Murder. It's published by Trafford Publishing. ListenTime again to meet one of our summer people. This week the CBC's Amy Hadley speaks to a young woman working at an ice cream booth in Thunder Bay. Listen.For most students summer time is a break from learning...but when you're learning to fly float planes...that's just not the case. This morning I shared my trip to Shebandowan Lake to check it out. Listen Our outdoor column this week was a pot pourri of outdoor stories...Listen Over forty years ago, a clear-eyed, enthusiastic Art Warwick walked into his first classroom as a teacher. But what's impressive is that this week, Art Warwick leaves the education field as optimistic as the day he started. He's the principal of one of the largest high schools in our area, Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate. Lisa Laco caught up with him during a quiet moment.Listen The National Aboriginal Health Organization unveils its new role models for the upcoming year. We'll hear from one of the winners....who hails from the northwest. Robert Aninmiki Horton Listen We've heard of Horse Whisperers.. even Dog Whisperers. But what about Deer Whisperers? Listen Need an office? but don't need it full time? how about a desk? or a wireless internet connection?Try the newest concept in working environments... it's called a "co working space" and it's right here in Thunder Bay. Jacqui Lloyd Smith is a management consultant in the city. And she's also a big believer in the future of Thunder Bay. So, she's opened Ottawa House as a co-working space. The historic building on south cumberland street has a whole new look. Lisa Laco dropped by to chat with Jacqui.Listen Ottawa House is on south cumberland street in Thunder Bay. Ryan Lavia and Bonnie Moore have set up shop there. Jacqui Lloyd Smith is the president and owner of Lloyd Smith Solutions.A Thunder Bay company is hoping to take the shock out of paying for your drive to work. Aforetek sells electric bikes. Right now, Ontario's Ministry of Transportation is trying out a pilot project. It lets people to ride an "e-bike" on most roads without a license or insurance. The CBC's Jody Porter recently took one for a spin.Listen It's a challenge for many seniors. And for their children.... who worry about their welfare. Experts agree that staying in their own home is best for seniors....as long as it's feasible. But Tom and Evelyn Towns of Thunder Bay will soon be facing a tough decision. They're both in their 80's now. The help they get isn't enough....so moving into an assisted- living home is a real possibility. I caught up with Tom Towns at his home, just as he finished settling his wife Evelyn in her chair in the living room. I began by asking Tom how they're managing.Listen Recently on the Great Northwest we heard how Holy Family School in Thunder Bay is supporting one of its students with his battle with Cancer...and getting the help of celebrity athletes. Listen It's been a year since we brought you our series, "It's All in Your Head." About hundreds of workers who got sick on the job in Dryden, starting back in 2002. CBC reporter Kellie Hudson continues to follow this story. Listen What do pancakes, granola bars and fish have in common? Well in Thunder Bay they are all being topped with...birch syrup. The industry started in Alaska.... but commercial producers have sprung up in a few areas of Canada as well. Boreal Birch Syrup is an operation that has its roots about 15 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. CBC's Angele Dubois paid a visit to the sugar shack. Listen A family in Thunder Bay is speaking out. They're speaking about the Choking Game. .. a game that has cost them dearly.. They lost their twelve year old son. Listen. There's no denying these are tough economic times in Thunder Bay. Thousands of people have been forced out of work at mills and in the bush. Young people are looking south...or west...to pursue their dreams. But there is a also 'colourful' career path in this city, where you're virtually guarenteed a job.And you may be surprised by the amount of money you can make. The CBC's Jody Porter tells us about the boom, that's in the bangs. Listen Do you spend any time in the bush here in Northwestern Ontario? Did you get bitten by anything? Sounds like a silly question doesn't it! But perhaps you should start paying attention to the little critters that land on you. Dave Christiansen wishes he did. Dave is a prospector... a hunter. He has spent years in the bush. And he has Lyme Disease... But it took a long time to fine that out. Here's his story. Listen So, after twenty years, how do you live with Lyme Disease? not very comfortably as it turns out, here's Dave's story, part two Listen Dave Christiansen says he will be working with a natureopathic doctor as well has his family physician on the next round of treatment. Meanwhile, does he say "stay out of the bush?" surprisingly not. Just dress appropriately....and wear plenty of deet.... and learn how to take the ticks off if they decide to bite. For those who like fashion .. Vogue Magazine is considered the "bible" of what's hot. And for those of us who love knitting, Vogue Knitting is also the bible. One of Shui Kuen Kozinski's knitwear designs graces the gala silver anniversary edition. Shui has only been designing her delicate lace scarves and shawls for two years now...Work that has been developed on line through a web community at Elann.com. Shui was born in Shanghai. She and her Polish born husband Andre somehow found themselves retired, living in Stanley on the outskirts of Thunder Bay.. in a log cabin ... far far from the runways of Paris and Milan.. Listen If you's like to see more of Shui's designs, they are free online at www.elann.com. Shui Kuen Kozinski lives in Stanley.. just outside Thunder Bay.
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