Experts are predicting mosquitoes to come on strong for the rest of the summer.
The pesky insects develop in water and so any standing water in people yards are making for great incubators.
Naturalist David Mizejewski with the National Wildlife Federation says products to protect yourself from mosquitoes work differently, but effectively.
"We leave a trail of water vapor and carbon dioxide through our skin and out of our breath and that's what mosquitoes are following," says Mizejewski, "and so a lot of these herbal products will actually mask that and keep the mosquitoes from being able to find you."
Mosquito bites can be painful, but Mizejewski says rarely do they produce serious illness.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Layton Visits Northwest
NDP Leader Jack Layton is touring Northwestern Ontario this weekend.
Layton will be in Ear Falls and Red Lake Saturday attending a breakfast and the Norseman Floatplane Festival.
He will then head to Kenora Sunday for a round-table on pensions and seniors.
Layton will wrap the day up with the NDP Kenora Nomination meeting.
Layton will be in Ear Falls and Red Lake Saturday attending a breakfast and the Norseman Floatplane Festival.
He will then head to Kenora Sunday for a round-table on pensions and seniors.
Layton will wrap the day up with the NDP Kenora Nomination meeting.
Kenora NDP Prepare for Election Call
NDP in the Kenora riding are planning to have a candidate in place for the next federal election by the end of this month.
A riding meeting has been set for Sunday in the Kenora area.
Tania Cameron, who ran for the NDP in the last federal election, is the only confirmed candidate so far.
Last weekend, the Liberals nominated Roger Valley to carry their banner into the next election, which could come as early as this fall.
A riding meeting has been set for Sunday in the Kenora area.
Tania Cameron, who ran for the NDP in the last federal election, is the only confirmed candidate so far.
Last weekend, the Liberals nominated Roger Valley to carry their banner into the next election, which could come as early as this fall.
Portage Avenue Underpass Closed a Third Week
Another closure of the Portage Avenue underpass is planned for next week.
Beginning Monday, motorist access will be prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. all next week and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Friday.
Officials say this closure is necessary for crews to work on the west lane of the underpass and to install new sewer lines.
Pedestrian traffic through the area will still be permitted during the closure.
Beginning Monday, motorist access will be prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. all next week and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Friday.
Officials say this closure is necessary for crews to work on the west lane of the underpass and to install new sewer lines.
Pedestrian traffic through the area will still be permitted during the closure.
Local Support for Atleo
Area native leaders are throwing their support behind newly elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo.
The former vice-chief from B.C. won the title following eight rounds of voting in Calgary yesterday.
Couchiching First Nations Chief Chuck McPherson believes Atleo's campaign unfairly benefited from the fact roughly one-third of the 639 eligible voters are from B.C.
The province with the next largest bloc of voters is Ontario, with 134 eligible chiefs.
But McPherson says Atleo will get cross-country support because there is too much to do.
The former vice-chief from B.C. won the title following eight rounds of voting in Calgary yesterday.
Couchiching First Nations Chief Chuck McPherson believes Atleo's campaign unfairly benefited from the fact roughly one-third of the 639 eligible voters are from B.C.
The province with the next largest bloc of voters is Ontario, with 134 eligible chiefs.
But McPherson says Atleo will get cross-country support because there is too much to do.
P-E-T Scans now Pubicly Insured
Ontario will make positron emission tomography, or P-E-T, scans a publicly insured health service for some cancer and cardiac patients.
P-E-T scanning can provide information about abnormal tissues such as cancer that is not always found with M-R-I or C-T scans.
By October, insured P-E-T scans will be performed in Ottawa, London, Toronto, Hamilton and Thunder Bay.
P-E-T scanning can provide information about abnormal tissues such as cancer that is not always found with M-R-I or C-T scans.
By October, insured P-E-T scans will be performed in Ottawa, London, Toronto, Hamilton and Thunder Bay.
Phone Service Down
Hospitals in Emo and Rainy River and Rainycrest found themselves without telephone services briefly yesterday afternoon.
For the second time this year, crews working near the LaVerendrye hospital severed a phone cable.
However, the outage did not impact phone service to the Fort Frances hospital.
Service to the other facilities was restored within an hour.
For the second time this year, crews working near the LaVerendrye hospital severed a phone cable.
However, the outage did not impact phone service to the Fort Frances hospital.
Service to the other facilities was restored within an hour.
FFCBC Day Two Events
Today, the field for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship was inverted as anglers head back to Rainy Lake for the second day of fishing.
First on the water at 7:00 a.m. was the team of Steve Mattson from Brainerd and Gordon Fothergill of Grand Rapids, who left last yesterday. They are currently 41st after day one.
Last year's champions left last from the government dock at Pither's Point Park.
Weigh-ins at the tent site will be at 4:00 p.m.
Be sure to join B-93 as we broadcast live from the site beginning at about 3:20 p.m.
First on the water at 7:00 a.m. was the team of Steve Mattson from Brainerd and Gordon Fothergill of Grand Rapids, who left last yesterday. They are currently 41st after day one.
Last year's champions left last from the government dock at Pither's Point Park.
Weigh-ins at the tent site will be at 4:00 p.m.
Be sure to join B-93 as we broadcast live from the site beginning at about 3:20 p.m.
FFCBC Day One Weigh-Ins
Last year's winners of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship have put themselves in a good position in their drive for five.
Joe Thrun of Annandale, Minnesota and Jim Moynagh of Carver, Minnesota ended the first day of fishing with a 5-fish catch of 19-point 1-4 pounds of bass.
Thrun says the fishing was far better than they saw in pre-fishing.
"We didn't really get anything like this in practice," says Thrun. "It's a lot better than we expected and hope to do it again tomorrow."
The team has also won titles in 1998, 99 and 2007
Matt Christy of Superior, Wisconsin and Chris Hay of Brooklyn Centre, Minnesota are 3/10's of a pound back in second
Ron and Dan Lindner of Baxter, Minnesota are third.
The top angler from the Rainy River district is Andrew Perrault of Fort Frances who is 6th with his partner Jeremiah Gardner from Eagle Lake.
The big fish of the day was caught by Scott and Blair Dingwall of Dryden who reeled in a bass weighing in at 4.82 pounds.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Boil-Water Advisory Lifted
After two years under a boil-water advisory, residents of Ignace can finally drink from the tap.
The township has been supplied with water from its new water treatment plant since early June, problems with the plant forced the need for a boil-water advisory to be extended.
Town officials say those problems are have been corrected.
Besides the lengthy boil-water advisory, the town's 665 households have had to endure sinks, tubs, dishwashers and laundry suffering from hard water and iron stains.
The township has been supplied with water from its new water treatment plant since early June, problems with the plant forced the need for a boil-water advisory to be extended.
Town officials say those problems are have been corrected.
Besides the lengthy boil-water advisory, the town's 665 households have had to endure sinks, tubs, dishwashers and laundry suffering from hard water and iron stains.
Drug Drop Thwarted
Wunnumin Lake First Nation residents are being credited with helping in a major drug bust.
The residents called police after watching a Cessna float plane drop a suspicious package into the remote northern community last Sunday.
The package contained 32-thousand dollars worth of marijuana and Percocet pills.
Police are now search for the plane identified as being white and yellow in colour.
The residents called police after watching a Cessna float plane drop a suspicious package into the remote northern community last Sunday.
The package contained 32-thousand dollars worth of marijuana and Percocet pills.
Police are now search for the plane identified as being white and yellow in colour.
Doc Website Criticized
Opposition members are panning the province's website aimed at helping residents find a doctor.
NDP Health critic France Gelinas says the Health Care Connect website isn't going to help small and northern communities already facing doctor shortages.
"At the end of the day if you don't increase the capacity of the system to take on more clients, then you can have all of the websites you want," says Gelinas. "If there is nobody on the ground to offer the services, then its all for nothing."
The province says 800-thousand people are currently without a physician.
Gelinas pinpoints the number to be more like a million.
NDP Health critic France Gelinas says the Health Care Connect website isn't going to help small and northern communities already facing doctor shortages.
"At the end of the day if you don't increase the capacity of the system to take on more clients, then you can have all of the websites you want," says Gelinas. "If there is nobody on the ground to offer the services, then its all for nothing."
The province says 800-thousand people are currently without a physician.
Gelinas pinpoints the number to be more like a million.
Good Life for Young People Walk
Several members of first nations in Treaty #3 are on a walking tour of the region.
The small group set out Monday from Rainy River First Nation.
Al Hunter says the walk is to raise funds and awareness of the Good Life for Young People Foundation.
"The Walk for Good Life is just one initiative of the Good Life for Young People for Foundation which has been in development for the past several years," says Hunter. "It sponsors a late summer concert every year. Our fourth annual concert is coming up. We're also trying to raise funds so that we can fund youth projects and initiatives."
The group will complete its walk back in Rainy River First Nation on Monday.
The small group set out Monday from Rainy River First Nation.
Al Hunter says the walk is to raise funds and awareness of the Good Life for Young People Foundation.
"The Walk for Good Life is just one initiative of the Good Life for Young People for Foundation which has been in development for the past several years," says Hunter. "It sponsors a late summer concert every year. Our fourth annual concert is coming up. We're also trying to raise funds so that we can fund youth projects and initiatives."
The group will complete its walk back in Rainy River First Nation on Monday.
Regional Help to British Columbia
The Ministry of Natural Resources is once again sending personnel from Ontario to help fight forest fires in British Columbia.
A total of 122 fire fighters and support staff are being deployed this morning to Kamloops.
The contingent includes 15 FireRanger Crews from MNR fire bases northwestern Ontario.
A total of 122 fire fighters and support staff are being deployed this morning to Kamloops.
The contingent includes 15 FireRanger Crews from MNR fire bases northwestern Ontario.
More Than Just the Bass!
There is a host of activities taking place at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championships site over the next three days.
Chair Tom Fry says the night-time entertainment should be a good draw.
"We feel we have a really, really good entertainment package put together for the weekend," says Fry. "We're hoping people will take advantage of the $40 all-access pass to the site."
Juno-Award winning Kim Mitchell rocks the tent tonight with opening act Money Honey from Thunder Bay.
Winnipeg's A Whole Lotta Angus performs Friday night with Bon-Journey taking to the stage on the final night.
There is also a host of activities occurring at the daytime land including a donut eating contest and a scavenger hunt.
Chair Tom Fry says the night-time entertainment should be a good draw.
"We feel we have a really, really good entertainment package put together for the weekend," says Fry. "We're hoping people will take advantage of the $40 all-access pass to the site."
Juno-Award winning Kim Mitchell rocks the tent tonight with opening act Money Honey from Thunder Bay.
Winnipeg's A Whole Lotta Angus performs Friday night with Bon-Journey taking to the stage on the final night.
There is also a host of activities occurring at the daytime land including a donut eating contest and a scavenger hunt.
Bass Championship Begins
125 angler teams from across north America hit the water this morning for the first day of fishing at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
Defending champions Joe Thrun of Annandale, Minnesota, and Jim Moynagh of Carver, Minnesota, were the first team to leave at 7:00 a.m. from the government dock at Pither's Point Park.
Anglers will begin making their return to the Sorting Gap Marina at 3:30 p.m. for this afternoon's weigh-ins which begin at 4:00 p.m.
Be sure to keep it tuned to B-93 as we broadcast live from the site from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Defending champions Joe Thrun of Annandale, Minnesota, and Jim Moynagh of Carver, Minnesota, were the first team to leave at 7:00 a.m. from the government dock at Pither's Point Park.
Anglers will begin making their return to the Sorting Gap Marina at 3:30 p.m. for this afternoon's weigh-ins which begin at 4:00 p.m.
Be sure to keep it tuned to B-93 as we broadcast live from the site from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sawmill Production Declines
More evidence of the forest industry's difficulties.
Statistics Canada says monthly lumber production by sawmills in May decreased nearly 4 per cent.
Compared with the same month last year, lumber production declined 26-per cent.
Statistics Canada says monthly lumber production by sawmills in May decreased nearly 4 per cent.
Compared with the same month last year, lumber production declined 26-per cent.
ServiceOntario Centres to Expand
Starting this fall, Ontario health cards,driver's licenses and vehicle registration services will all befound under one roof.
ServiceOntario centres across the province will spend the next 18months expanding to offer integrated services.
Minister of Government Services Harinder Takhar says integrated centres will make things faster, friendlier and easier for residents.
The announcement means health cards, which were available from only 27 OHIP offices, can now be picked up from 300 locations.
Health card services in rural communities will grow from only two to more than 160 centres, while northern communities will see an expansion from six to 67 integrated offices.
There are only two ServiceOntario centres which offer integrated services at present.
ServiceOntario centres across the province will spend the next 18months expanding to offer integrated services.
Minister of Government Services Harinder Takhar says integrated centres will make things faster, friendlier and easier for residents.
The announcement means health cards, which were available from only 27 OHIP offices, can now be picked up from 300 locations.
Health card services in rural communities will grow from only two to more than 160 centres, while northern communities will see an expansion from six to 67 integrated offices.
There are only two ServiceOntario centres which offer integrated services at present.
Native Leaders Worried about H1N1
Aboriginal leaders say many questions need to be answered before a potential resurgence of the H1N1 virus during the fall flu season nears.
Treaty Three Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's concerned about how remote communities will get supplies if the pandemic becomes severe.
"My understanding is should a full pandemic that we may have our communities close down," says Kelly, "so we're concerned should that if that happens how quickly will services come in, whether that be the vaccine, food or what not."
Liberal MP's say squabbling between governments and health boards about who is responsible for the health of aboriginals is stalling vital flu preparations.
Treaty Three Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's concerned about how remote communities will get supplies if the pandemic becomes severe.
"My understanding is should a full pandemic that we may have our communities close down," says Kelly, "so we're concerned should that if that happens how quickly will services come in, whether that be the vaccine, food or what not."
Liberal MP's say squabbling between governments and health boards about who is responsible for the health of aboriginals is stalling vital flu preparations.
Winnipeg River Search Continues
OPP divers continue to comb the Winnipeg River near Minaki for a missing man.
25-year-old Dave Pundyk of Winnipeg has been missing since early Saturday morning after he was thrown into the water when two boats collided on the river.
Police now say a 27-year old Kenora man who was operating one of the boats had been drinking.
25-year-old Dave Pundyk of Winnipeg has been missing since early Saturday morning after he was thrown into the water when two boats collided on the river.
Police now say a 27-year old Kenora man who was operating one of the boats had been drinking.
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