Grain Growers Say Emissions Cut 50 Percent Since 1997
The Grain Growers of Canada report a 50 percent drop in agriculture related greenhouse gas intensity from 1997 to 2017, surpassing the 36 percent economywide reduction. The group urges increased breeding research and climate program funding while farmers shift to hardy crops like winter wheat rye and perennials such as alfalfa. Lakehead University official notes fertilizer management boosts crop tolerance to erratic weather.
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Tarlok Sahota
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay
Final of rescue contest set for arena
Ontario Mine Rescue announced dates for the 2024 provincial mine rescue competition with a Kakabeka Falls district round on May 9 and a final at Thunder Bay Fort William Gardens from June 4 to 7. Teams from 20 Ontario mines will face live on-site emergencies designed to test rescue skills.
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Thunder Bay
Fort William Gardens
Ontario Mine Rescue
Ontario
Impala Canada
Lac Des Isles
New Gold Inc
Rainy River
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Rideout
NorWest Recreation Centre
Workplace Safetynorth.ca
Ontario expands mass timber use to 18-storey buildings
Ontario will amend its Building Code to allow encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys, aiming to speed up construction and cut costs. City of Thunder Bay officials and local industry leaders say the move supports development, local manufacturing, and housing, with Terralux’s Golf Links project cited as aiding 2023 housing goals and funding.
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Ontario
Paul Manzon
Thunder Bay
Manzon
Harold Lindstrom
Construction Association of
Canada
Lindstrom
Terralux General Contracting
Golf Links Road
Indigenous health fair to showcase Thunder Bay services
Thunder Bay and area offer abundant Indigenous health options but awareness gaps remain. The Noojmawing Ontario Health Team plans a second information session May 1 at the Victoria Inn to connect clients with providers including Sioux Lookout First Nation Health Authority and Dilico. Registration closes April 21. contact info at nsnorthoht.ca.
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Thunder Bay
Noormawing Sookatagaing
Ontario Health Team
Ankush Mahajan
Sioux Lookout
Noojmawing Sookatagaing
Victoria Inn
Nsnorthoht.ca
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