Salo named Confederation College incoming president in September
An alumnus reports Michelle Salo will become Confederation College's seventh president, bringing over 30 years in leadership. She aims to expand workforce development with micro credentials, renewables focus, and a western Ontario regional training network while maintaining student-centered efficiency and sustainability.
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Michelle Salo
Confederation College
Salo
Ontario
Dryden
Kenora
Fort Frances
Thunder Bay
Sabo
Thunder Bay Library report touts multi purpose focus and growth
The Thunder Bay Public Library reports year over year gains across programs and services led by expanded programming and partnerships. Chief executive Richard Togman notes large double digit increases in programs, stronger community engagement, and a shift toward libraries as multi purpose destinations. The 2023 numbers show a surplus of 423420 tied to timing of big projects, with expanded Indigenous and French collections and a redesigned mobile friendly website with proactive book recommendations.
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Thunder Bay
Togman
Google
Amazon
Marathon mine plan hinged on permits for 2025 build
Generation Mining Ltd aims to move toward a palladium copper mine near Marathon after obtaining several permits including endangered species and air emissions approvals. CEO Jamie Levy says a robust 8,000 metre drill program targets copper rich zones as funding from private equity banks and governments is lined up. Mayor Rick Dumas notes permitting delays impact timelines but remains optimistic as work continues and community concerns are addressed. Construction could begin in 2025 once all permits are secured and financing is in place.
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Generation Mining
Generation Mining Ltd
Jamie Levy
Marathon
Rick Dumas
Dumas
Levy
Sibayne-Stillwater
Generation
Toronto
Canada
Enclosures Planned for Bird Rescue Fundraising Draw
Jenn Salo promotes a quarterly 50/50 draw to fund Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue at Chippewa. The second draw earned over $18,000 for the sanctuary and its winner Gail Herbert Miller, used to build wildlife enclosures for pre release rehabilitation. The next draw is on August 15.
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Jenn Salo
Thunderbird Wildlife Rescue
Gail Herbert Miller
Salo
Chippewa
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