Alarm over spruce budworm surge in Thunder Bay area
Forester Vince Rutter of Rutter Urban Forestry warns of rising spruce budworm infestations across Thunder Bay with expected damage and defoliation. He cites Ramview Nordic Centre as heavily affected, predicts 90 percent fir and spruce mortality over years, increasing fire risk and economic losses to the forestry sector.
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Rain drenches Thunder Bay region rainfall adds to May totals
The heavy rain soaked much of the Thunder Bay district from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, replenishing water tables and soaking farm fields with up to 57 mm in some areas. No riverine flooding was reported, and temperatures are expected to stay below seasonal normals, according to Lakehead Region Conservation Authority officials and Environment Canada. Continued on page A3.
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Rising grocery prices fuel debate as Canadians split on boycott
A Leger poll shows almost two thirds of Canadians feel grocery inflation is worsening while 58 percent support a Loblaw boycott. About 1,519 Canadians were surveyed May 17 to 19, with urban residents more likely to back action and to report shopping shifts toward big box stores or independent grocers.
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