Saturday, January 18, 2014

NOVA At The Valhalla Inn

Tonight's Northwestern Ontario Visionary Awards at the Valhalla Inn will include over 72 nominations. Shift, Thunder Bay's Young Professional Network is one of the organizations behind the awards, Spokesperson Keith Anderson says he is very pleased with the high number of nominations. The NOVA top 20 under 40 celebrates residents who have accomplished great things in their community.

Bus Strike Averted

Talks between the Amalgamated Transit Union and the City of Thunder Bay have resulted in a  last second tentative deal set to keep buses on the road. Local ATU President Sheila Kivisto says talks lasted throughout the night and that now its a matter of having the deal gain the approval of drivers and city council. Kivisto adds that if the deal holds up Monday morning commuters shouldn't notice any disruption in service. Kivisto is recommending acceptance.