Got some colour in the morning sky Not quite red but the sun still has some orange in there. Just trying some different scenes Trying some extra wide panoramas. PanX was 65×24. Much wider than 16×9. This is that. Outrigger gang out for a paddle. The sun and cloud was interesting. MV Viking Octantis coming … Read more
Sad. Taxpayers financially support the loiters who hang around the south Cumberland Street area. We are paying to make our streets less safe. This business had to suffer through the construction work which killed traffic. On top of that, the area is a hangout for many of the ‘unhoused/addicted/mentally-ill’ population that contribute zero to … Read more
‘Less animals in danger’: Vet field hospital sees demand slow After helping more than 100 animals displaced by wildfires from across Northwestern Ontario, a team of veterinarians say emergency response is beginning to slow, but their work is far from over. Vets Around the Corner (VAC) support team manager Georgia Stephenson says the team has seen fewer animals … Read more
Tough day for photography. Overcast. We have some rail car graffiti. Sooo, does this mean that between the hours of 1:30 am and 6:00 am the park use is for the use of condo owners and hotel guests only? We poor slobs who are tasked with the funding of Marina Park are not allowed to … Read more
I came across a fork in the grass. I didn’t take it. Another red sun this morning A trail of candy left on the sidewalk Roses are still blooming One of the city’s many street urchins decided that the silt fence installed around the Tai Chi area decided that one part of it needed to … Read more
Reds are tough for cameras to reproduce. This is a lot of red. Not much going on out there. Muggy. Going to be warm and humid today. The giant is out there but barely visible. Heading out for a sail. Maybe a race? Symbolic of the country right now. Canada is a battered wife right … Read more
Complimentary colours Just because. Smokers must be enjoying the poor air quality due to forest fire smoke. Forest fire smoke is free. No nicotine though. Street scene More photos of the Rooster’s Restaurant outdoor tables. Whalen Building I came across a spoon in the sidewalk. I didn’t take it. Some bug getting a huge hit … Read more
There is some smoke hanging around the city this morning. The smoke produces an orange morning sky Looks like a hang out spot for some of the city’s publicly-funded street urchins. Yes, we pay so these people can do this to the city. Is it too much to ask people that get so much … Read more
Chiefs demand public inquiry and removal of MNR leadership The chiefs of First Nations directly impacted by the wildfire situation are calling for a public inquiry and the “immediate removal” of the people leading the province’s response. After multiple First Nations self-evacuated, their chiefs say that they were repeatedly told by the Ministry of Natural Resources that they … Read more
Much cooler this morning. Smoke not an issue right now. That sheet is not warm enough for the morning we have today. Of course, he/she/? is fully dressed so that might make a difference. The main advantage about sleeping in this park is that the Dew Drop Inn is across the street. Short walk for … Read more