Thunder Bay – Thursday

Another mostly clear morning. Staring to look very familiar. Some clouds. Lighthouse photo. Blues, oranges and some pinks Not much going on out there. Not much wind. Some reflections.     Nice reflections   You can see where the sun is rising. It will be a few more minutes before it clears the horizon.   … Read more

Ontario – Post-Secondary Students Need Help? Why?

LETTER: Post-Secondary Students Need Help We are writing to express our disappointment with the provincial government’s decision to change the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) from a high-grant model to a loan-heavy approach. Starting August 1st, 2026, the Ontario government is restructuring OSAP to significantly reduce non-repayable grants, replacing them with more loans. Key changes … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Another clear sky morning. Nice reflections this morning Just had to take these shots.     Not much happening out there   We have some horizontal lines. Nice blues and oranges No sign of the sun yet           Things beginning to happen Not sure what that’s all about   There is … Read more

Thunder Bay – City Roads Crumbling Under Multi-Million Dollar Spending Gap

City roads crumbling under multi-million dollar spending gap, official says “We heard that we’re millions of dollars under or millions of dollars behind in asphalt rehabilitation each year,” coun. Mark Bentz told the finance and administration standing committee. Bentz motioned to have administration report back to the committee, presenting options for recurring pothole zones in the 2027 … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

According to the Weather Network, it is partly cloudy out.  Not a cloud in the sky.  Close but no cigar. As you can see, no clouds. OK, maybe faint clouds on the horizon. Nothing out there. Its going to be a orange sky sunrise. We will see the sun. Temp is warm. I am overdressed. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Foggy morning.  Still cool. I am heading down to Marina Park early hoping that a foggy sunrise will produce some photo opportunities. Fingers crossed. Gathering Table is a home to some of the city’s most prolific litterers. Trash in context Very low visibility down on the waterfront.  Not looking that good for sunrise photos. Nothing … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Rain, rain go away…at least its warmer.   Street is in bad shape. Spillage Overcast with some fog. Water surface calm.  Nice reflections. Early morning fog. No sun.       Nice reflections Marina starting to fill up     MV Polsteam Okra               MV Federal Mayumi Trash in … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Crappy morning. Did not bother rushing down to the waterfront to catch the sunrise.  Feels like September out there.  Light rain expected. Noticed this cloud.   The morning sky that I was facing. What little colour there was . Took a walk down around the Pool 6 site. This is the ideal place to photograph … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Did not get up early enough to get to the waterfront before sunrise so I grabbed some shot on the way.  Of course, the morning that I was not down there has an amazing sky. The sky is on fire. Impressive. These shots actually work well.   The sky makes a great background. MV Polsteam Okra … Read more

Thunder Bay – Faith-based Residential Developments

Muslim association proposes new community complex in Junot Park A proposed development in Junot Park would create a hub for the city’s Muslim community. The Thunder Bay Muslim Religious Association is planning to build a prayer hall, a day school, a gymnasium, a community hall and a small residential development on three acres of the 13.4-acre greenspace next to the Junot … Read more