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Northwest Monitor, April 28/19

Parents across northwestern Ontario are speaking out about impacts of funding changes to Ontario’s Autism program.

They were part of a rally that made visits to the region’s lone PC member.

Randy Thoms has more in this report.

https://soundcloud.com/user-451016773-463054153/opseu-rallies-against-autism-changes

A health therapist says finding a balance between time in front of the screen and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be done.

Although the A B.C. based Pediatric Occupational Health Therapist admits it’s not easy.

Mike Ebbeling talks to the expert about strategies to get kids away from the screen and getting them more involved in family and the community.

https://soundcloud.com/user-451016773-463054153/screen-time

A Kenora skier is being recognized by Kenora City Council.

Stuart Walter has the details.

https://soundcloud.com/user-451016773-463054153/kenora-honours-skier

2018 was a great year for tourism in Thunder Bay, with the city’s tourism manager noting many factors played into the growth.

Paul Pepe says it comes from people traveling across the country, American crossing the border, and, the ability of the hotel and motel industry to grow occupancy rates.

https://soundcloud.com/user-451016773-463054153/thunder-bays-tourism-improves

  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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