Treasury Metals Project Feedback

Lots of public feedback at yesterday's meetings regarding the Goliath Gold Project near Wabigoon.

One of the biggest concerns was the number of jobs the mine would create when it expects to open in early 2015.

Vice President Norm Bush says they are expecting to see a big jump.

Bush says right now they are in the development stage of the mine, but they are already looking into finding qualified people for a number of positions that will open up.

Local Labour Market Consultation in Vermillion Bay

The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board is looking to strengthen the local economy.


At last weeks Local Labour Market Consultation in Vermillion Bay, a number of service providers and organizations took part in discussion to identify and respond to key issues and trends.

Executive Director Sonja Wainio says the message will then be passed along to area communities.

Wainio says evolving education requirements is one of the important issues because a number jobs need certain levels of education.

More People in Canada Rely on Foodbanks

A report released yesterday says the number of Canadians turning to food banks is now 31 per cent higher than it was before the 2008 recession.

The federal New Democrats say the Harper government has a moral responsibility to make sure all Canadians have enough to eat.

But the Conservatives insist they are helping those in need by instituting new tax credits, increasing benefits for seniors and cutting the G-S-T.

Halloween Tips for Children with Diabetes

A different kind of trick or treat.

Richard Boon of the Northwestern Ontario chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association says having diabetes should not prevent a child from having fun on Halloween.

Boon suggests parents emphasize the fun parts of halloween such as decorating and costumes, instead of focusing on candy.

Northern Iron Corp Railway Partnership

Northern Iron Corp is looking to access a railway in Northwestern Ontario that was lifted years ago.

To do so, they have asked Domtar in Dryden to be their partner, which would give them a railroad "right of way".

Domtar spokesperson Bonny Skene says not much can be done at the moment.

Skene isn't sure what their plans are, but is assuming that they want to re-introduce rail service to an area north of Dryden.

Pickle Lake Power Line Project

A new transmission line to Pickle Lake is in the provincial assessment phase.


The two phase project was presented at an open house in Dryden yesterday.

The project would see First Nations communities that currently use diesel generation to have access to the required power.

Adele Faubert(Fauber) of Goldcop Mussellwhite says without the diesel, many northern communties can't provide the basics.

Phase one is getting the 230km V-line up to Pickle Lake, and phase two is going north of the community to communties who use diesel generation.