Carl Clutchey

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Shore Burea at The Chronicle-Journal

Articles

Car travel to village to be celebrated

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

Travelling to Shebandowan by vehicle a century ago over a bumpy Dawson Road was often a bone-shaking ride. Locals may consider how lucky they are this summer when Shebandowan's historical society marks the 100th anniversary of being able to travel to the village by car — and now on a much smoother route. Before Dawson Road was extended to Shebandowan in the early 1920s, the only way in was by train or boat. The first cars arrived in 1925.
Car travel to village to be celebrated

1 week ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada Travelling to Shebandowan by vehicle a century ago over a bumpy Dawson Road was often a bone-shaking ride. Locals may consider how lucky they are this summer when Shebandowan’s historical society marks the 100th anniversary of being able to travel to the village by car — and now on a much smoother route. Before Dawson Road was extended to Shebandowan in the early 1920s, the only way in was by train or boat.
Drones a no-no around wildfires

1 week ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada While it may be tempting to film a raging wildfire, it’s not a wise thing to do, and it’s against the law if the camera is mounted on a flying drone, provincial officials warn. “Flying drones around forest fires is both dangerous and illegal,” said an Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) bulletin.
Wildfires so far burned far more area than average

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

A wildfire north of Thunder Bay was declared out on Tuesday almost as quickly as it was spotted, while overall statistics show the provincial fire season has so far been much worse than last year. According to Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, the fire at Baldhead Lake, about 200 kilometres north of the city, was declared out before it had grown more than one hectare in size.
Cash available for winning logo design

1 week ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

The deadline is fast approaching for local artists who want to submit a unique logo design for an Indigenous agency that monitors development work on the ongoing Waasigan Transmission Line project. Artists have until June 11 to submit fully imagined designs, sketches or “rough concepts” for the potential logo that will accompany the Gwayakocchigewin (GLP) agency. GLP consists of a consortium of First Nations that have a stake in the Waasigan project, including Fort William First Nation.
Wildfires so far burned far more area than average

1 week ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada A wildfire north of Thunder Bay was declared out on Tuesday almost as quickly as it was spotted, while overall statistics show the provincial fire season has so far been much worse than last year. According to Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, the fire at Baldhead Lake, about 200 kilometres north of the city, was declared out before it had grown more than one hectare in size.
Wildfires so far burned far more area than average

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Carl Clutchey

A wildfire north of Thunder Bay was declared out on Tuesday almost as quickly as it was spotted, while overall statistics show the provincial fire season has so far been much worse than last year. According to Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, the fire at Baldhead Lake, about 200 kilometres north of the city, was declared out before it had grown more than one hectare in size.
Native vegetation to help guard against toxic algae

1 week ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada An increase in blue-green algae blooms in a popular swimming spot just outside Thunder Bay has prompted upcoming changes to the lake’s shoreline. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) says it will this fall plant native vegetation along parts of the southern shore of Hazelwood Lake to curb the amount of run-off flowing into it.
Native vegetation to help guard against toxic algae

2 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

An increase in blue-green algae blooms in a popular swimming spot just outside Thunder Bay has prompted upcoming changes to the lake's shoreline. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) says it will this fall plant native vegetation along parts of the southern shore of Hazelwood Lake to curb the amount of run-off flowing into it. "During heavy rainfall, stormwater runoff transports nutrients from (a) field and beach directly into the lake," a LRCA bulletin said this week.
Native vegetation to help guard against toxic algae

2 weeks ago | chroniclejournal.com | Carl Clutchey

An increase in blue-green algae blooms in a popular swimming spot just outside Thunder Bay has prompted upcoming changes to the lake's shoreline. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) says it will this fall plant native vegetation along parts of the southern shore of Hazelwood Lake to curb the amount of run-off flowing into it. "During heavy rainfall, stormwater runoff transports nutrients from (a) field and beach directly into the lake," a LRCA bulletin said this week.