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Tariffs prompt wait-and-see approach (6/02)

By Michael Lynch Thousands of Northern Ontario jobs are hedging on whether the lumber market in the United States will be able to absorb steep duties that have been imposed on Canadian imports, softwood lumber producers say. In May the U.S.

Real estate market boasts busy year in home sales (6/02)

By Ian Ross Affordability is the story behind a surge in home sales in Thunder Bay through the first four months of 2002, says a market analyst for Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Lakehead professor recognized (6/02)

By Diana Scheddin A professor at Confederation College has developed software that will give individuals who are visually impaired a chance to read books once again.

First Nations call for political interface (6/02)

By Michael Lynch Northwestern Ontario municipal leaders and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) need to build a “political interface,” says Goyce Kakegamic, deputy grand chief.

Museum draws cross-border tourists to area (6/02)

By Michael Lynch When tourists think of visiting a historic site in Thunder Bay, Old Fort William comes to mind, the world’s largest fur-trading post.

Tourist boat back in business after 10-year leave (6/02)

By Michael Lynch One of Thunder Bay’s most popular summer tourist attractions is back after a decade of absence.

Arts, culture acts as draw for Thunder Bay (6/02)

Thunder Bay’s contribution to the cultural aspect of the city has been a drawing card for those looking to relocate to the area, according to Jane Bjorn, president of the Thunder Bay Regional Arts Council.

Health officer pressures businesses to become smoke free (6/02)

The medical officer of health of the Northwestern (Ontario) Health Unit is sending out warnings this month to thousands of businesses, ordering them to comply with provisions under the Health Protection and Promotion Act to eliminate second-hand ciga

Revenues take nosedive, outfitters call for highway upgrades (6/02)

Outfitters in northwestern Ontario have lost a bundle of money due to torrential rains in June that washed out highways. And their industry association is blaming the province for not making alternative routes available.

Training underway at new strand lumber mill in Kenora (6/02)

Training for 170 new Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist employees began the first week of June at the Kenora Curling Club.