During this show, we’ll look at a Thunder Bay based initiative helping the less fortunate, that’s spreading across the region.
Also, last Monday was Labour Day, so we’ll find out how provincial labour groups are preparing to deal with the Ford government during this fiscal year, and a look at what’s being done for the environment at the Experimental Lakes Area.
And, a discussion about books with the author of 6 books, during a visit to the Kenora library.
As mentioned, Monday was Labour day.
For Ontario’s labour community, they used the day to reflect on what they’ve achieved and a look at claims the Ford government is not for working people.
Randy Thoms reports.
A new initiative started almost a year ago by a Thunder Bay woman to help the less fortunate has taken off beyond her wildest expectations.
Ashley Burton decided to install what she calls Blessing Boxes on peoples’ front lawns, which you could also consider an outdoor pantry, filled with everyday items such as food, bathroom supplies, clothes and anything else anyone wishes to contribute.
Anyone in need of the items can anonymously just take what they need.
Ashley tells us about the beginning, all done through her Giant Hearts charity group.
She adds with donations the Blessing Box is going strong, and as Ashley Burton mentioned, more boxes are going up in other northern Ontario cities.
Now, we head over to an area between Kenora and Vermilion Bay, where a campaign is underway to raise the profile of the work by the Experimental Lakes Area.
Mike Ebbeling talks to a pair of individuals who are at the centre of operations at the research facility, which is doing work looking at chemicals entering the water, as well as excess nutrient run-off from land.
She’s the author of six books.
Margaret Sweatman re-visited Kenora this summer to talk to the Kenora Writers Group.
Tim Davidson caught up with her at the Kenora Public Library to talk about her career, which includes working with actors, and 2 books currently in the works.
