Acceptance of nuclear waste not a done deal in Ontario
A volunteer reflects on NWMO plans to bury 35,000 loads of high level nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario. The piece questions whether host communities showed robust willing acceptance, noting Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation votes, the exclusion of Eagle Lake First Nation, and ongoing regional opposition including Thunder Bay polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We the
Nuclear Free North
Ontario
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
NWMO
Ignace
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Township of Ignace
Wabigoon Lake
Revell
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake First Nation
Thunder Bay
Local Wissota racers crown 2024 champions across regions
Wissota Auto Racing governs about 50 tracks across North America including Thunder City Speedway. Cole Chernosky captured the overall modified championship while David Simpson took the Midwest modified title. Rick Simpson won the Canadian super stock and Darren Wolframe the Canadian street stock in 2024 with nearly 2700 competitors across classes. Thunder Bay drivers stand tall in a year of change and new champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissota Auto Racing
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Thunder City Speedway
Chase
Cole Chernosky
David Simpson
Rick Simpson
Darren Wolframe
Wissota
Thunder Bay
Diversity of views in Letters section policy
The Chronicle-Journal outlines how readers may submit letters up to 300 words for diverse opinions. Submissions must be original and exclusive to the paper, with page and date citations for articles referenced, plus full name address and daytime phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Journal
Tugboat James Whalen demolition bids sought by council
Council seeks bids for destruction of the historic tug James Whalen amid alleged council negligence that drained millions in taxpayer funds. Critics argue the vessel could be salvaged or moved to the marina. opponents fault extended parking fees and mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitv Council
James Whalen
Transportation gridlock across Ontario and Canada in need of vision
Eric Boutilier argues Parliament Hill and Queen's Park fail to unify public transit policy across Canada and Ontario. He notes Via Rail, Ontario Northland, and Metrolinx face delays, cancellations, and speed restrictions while questions loom on Northlander revival, Timmins-Porcupine station, and Beaverton stop viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Parliament Hill
Queen’s Park
Pearson International Airport
Toronto
Eglinton Crosstown
Ottawa
London
Ontario
Via Rail Canada
Montreal-Quebec City
Canadian — Via Rail
Metrolinx
Ontario Northland
Via Rail
Northlander
Matheson
Temagami
North Bay
Siemens
Timmins-Porcupine
South River
Washago
Brock
Ont
Beaverton
Gormley
Bala
French River
Trudeau
Doug Ford
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chroniclejournal
Council
BY Eric Boutilier
Eric Boutilier
Northern Tracks
Northerntracks
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!