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Good morning, Thunder Bay — and welcome to issue one hundred and fifty-seven. Rain at times heavy, with a high of 10°C, and a rainfall warning is in effect. It's Wednesday, November 4. In today's issue: the Parade of Lights returns Dec. 5 with a new charity partner, police pause promoting Crime Stoppers during a data breach investigation, and the shelter village passes its October target. Plus things to do this week and a guide to walk-in clinics.
In this Harbour Beat Issue…
Trivia: Light from the Sun takes about how long to reach Earth — 8 seconds, 8 minutes, or 8 hours? (Answer at the bottom!)
Why Overseas Producers Can't Undercut Atlas Salt, Even for Free
Cities are already running short on road salt, and winter hasn't even started. Some supply bids are going unanswered, prices have nearly doubled in parts of the market, and the backup plan is two weeks away by boat. Here's why Atlas Salt (TSXV: SALT | OTCQX: SALQF) can get salt to the people who need it most, faster and cheaper than anyone shipping from overseas:
• Three days by ship to Boston, not fourteen
• Shallow deposit that's cheaper and faster to mine
• Projected C$188M a year in free cash flow
• Export Development Canada interested in lending C$150M
• Early supply deal with top U.S. salt distributor
Thunder Bay Events
Here's what's on from today through Saturday, from the City's community events calendar.
Wednesday, November 4
NOV 4 · Westfort Prosvita Catch the Ace — draw at 7 p.m. · 📍 Westfort Prosvita, 721 West Gore St. · Weekly fundraising draw, $5 a ticket, and you don't need to be there to win. · 📅 Add to Calendar
Thursday, November 5
NOV 5 · John Muirhead and Nick Sherman — 6:30 p.m., tickets $42.12 to $47.40 · 📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5, 229 Van Norman St. · An evening of storytelling and song from folk-rocker John Muirhead, with a performance by Nick Sherman. · 📅 Add to Calendar
NOV 5 · Open Mic Comedy at Campfire Comedy — doors 7 p.m., show 8 to 10 p.m., no cover · 📍 117 Cumberland St. N. · Weekly Thursday open mic with touring comedians and rising stars, open to newcomers. · 📅 Add to Calendar
Friday, November 6
NOV 6 · Light up the Night: Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Fundraiser Dinner — doors 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. · 📍 Current River Recreation Centre, 450 Dewe Ave. · Buffet dinner, cash bar, auction and door prizes, with live music by Loughlin and an underwater archaeology talk. · 📅 Add to Calendar
NOV 6 · Juke Box Dance Party — doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 to 11 p.m., $30 per person (register by Nov. 5) · 📍 Slovak Legion · A nostalgic night of the songs you grew up with, inspired by the old jukebox at Chippewa Park. · 📅 Add to Calendar
NOV 6 · TBSO Voices Series: Reflections — 7:30 to 10 p.m. · 📍 St. Paul's United Church, 349 Waverley St. · The season's first Voices concert, with Mozart's "Prague" Symphony and Fauré's Requiem, featuring the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus. · 📅 Add to Calendar
Saturday, November 7
NOV 7 · Mum's Pantry General Store — 12 to 6 p.m., open Thursday to Saturday · 📍 100 Simpson St., at Victoria · A community-driven general store and mini artisan market for local food and handmade goods. · 📅 Add to Calendar
🩺 Where to Find a Walk-In Clinic in Thunder Bay
Hours change often and clinics can fill up or close on holidays, so check live hours and wait times on Medimap and call ahead before you go. For non-urgent health questions, call Health811 (dial 811). In an emergency, call 911.
A few clinics to know (call to confirm today's hours):
White Cedar Health Care Centre — Walk-In · 125 Vickers St. S. · 📞 807-475-4357
Janzen's Pharmacy, Algoma Place — Walk-In · 153 Algoma St. S., rear suite · 📞 807-345-5020
NorWest Community Health Centres — Walk-In · 525 Simpson St. · 📞 807-622-8235
Aurora Family Health Clinic — Walk-In · 971 Carrick St. · 📞 807-633-6792
Harbourview Family Health Team — Walk-In · 1040 Oliver Rd., Suite 301 · 📞 807-346-1240
See the full, current list on Northwest Healthline.
⚠️ YELLOW WARNING — RAINFALL IN EFFECT
Environment Canada has a rainfall warning in effect for Thunder Bay, with rain at times heavy through the day and another round overnight.
🌧️ Wednesday, November 4 — Thunder Bay
10°C
Overnight low 3°C
Rain at times heavy, 30 to 40 mm, with northeast winds near 20 km/h easing early in the afternoon and temperatures steady near 10°C. Tonight brings another 10 to 20 mm, with winds turning north at 20 km/h and gusting to 40 late in the evening.
Thursday has a 60 percent chance of rain with a high of 6°C. Friday is sunny with a high of 6°C and a low of −4°C, and Saturday is sunny and milder at 9°C. Forecast from Environment Canada.
The Parade of Lights returns Dec. 5 with Autism Northwest as a new charity partner
The 27th annual Parade of Lights will roll on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 7 p.m., and the fundraiser has a new beneficiary this year: Autism Northwest joins the George Jeffrey Children's Foundation, the Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Association and Special Olympics Ontario. Parade chair Greg Stephenson says last year's parade raised more than $61,000, with more than 150 vehicles entered. If you want to put a truck in the parade, registration is open now, and donations are also being taken through Canada Helps.
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Thunder Bay police pause promoting Crime Stoppers while a data breach is investigated
The Thunder Bay Police Service says it will stop recommending Crime Stoppers in its media releases while a cybersecurity incident at the national tip line's software provider is assessed. Canada's privacy commissioner opened an investigation on Oct. 27 into Navigate360, the company behind the platform, and a class action alleges the information and tips of at least 1.5 million Canadians were exposed. If you have information about a crime or a public safety concern, police ask you to call the non-emergency line at (807) 684-1200 or use their online reporting system.
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The shelter village passes its October target, with 30 residents now living on Alloy Place
The city says 30 people are now living at the shelter village, ahead of its target of 20 by Oct. 31. The site has 80 modular units, with an initial 40 to be open for occupancy by the end of November, and offers 24/7 staffing and connections to health care, addictions treatment and life skills supports. A neighbourhood liaison committee of nearby residents and business owners has been appointed and will begin meeting soon to gather public feedback. Occupancy targets and committee details are posted at thunderbay.ca/Village.
🗳️ Your call: The shelter village is ahead of its October target. What should come next?
The shelter village is ahead of its October target. What should come next?
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Trivia answer: 8 minutes. Sunlight travels roughly 150 million kilometres to Earth, and even at the speed of light that trip takes about eight minutes and 20 seconds.
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