Thunder Bay – Friday – Last Day Of June

Not sure what this is. A scarf? A blanket? A skirt? Water bottle photo Coke, Cherry Coke and Pepsi hanging out together. A slightly used towel for the taking.  Its free.  Might need a wash. Plants in last years Court Street construction.  Who is going to maintain these flower beds?   The flower beds located in … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Not sure why people do not return empties to collect the deposit.  Not worth the trouble, I guess.  Still a couple of drops left in there. Trash in context. The “mistake on the lake” site this morning.  Is it a performance art piece?   Is it a construction equipment museum?  Its not being promoted by the … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Tree swallows The blue one is a male while the female has more brown. The MV Hanseatic Inspiration coming into port Hapag/Lloyd is a German company.  The passengers are mostly German. The ship is registered in Malta The ship backs into the dock Its smaller than the Viking cruise ships. A pair of military helicopters … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

Another smoky morning Poop bags are colourful.  Their presence always brightens an otherwise dull construction site. Nice cloth material. Not sure what is going on here.  A box of someone’s trash. Water bottle photo Trash in context Rail Cars OK…I am starting to think that this is actually a performance art piece.  A still life … Read more

Thunder Bay – Either Cut Spending Or Raise Taxes. Those Are The Only Two Choices.

Facing pushback, council delays decision on service cuts City council has deferred a decision on a number of controversial proposed service cuts after facing public blow-back, instead ordering further consultation. Council tentatively approved nearly two dozen cuts to next year’s budget on Monday, but voted to set aside some that generated the fiercest opposition until … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Trash in context Some colour I have not taken any rail car photos lately.  Here are a couple. Some of the city’s crumbling infrastructure.  When underground power lines no longer work, you string lines above ground.  Of course.  If the light pole that is supposed to be connected by the overhead line was removed, AND … Read more

Thunder Bay – Council-Ordered Cuts Could Cancel Bus Routes, Close Arena

Council-ordered cuts could cancel bus routes, close arena Months after city council blindly ordered millions in budget cuts for 2024, the public is getting its first look at how that decision could impact city services and fees. Among the cuts recommended to reach council’s $1.5 million service reduction target are the elimination of bus routes serving Neebing … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday – June 25…Summer Christmas Day

Trash in context.  A rainy day and because my cameras do not like the rain, the number of photos will be few. The Viking Polaris entering port on its return trip to Toronto The ship was getting a welcome canon salute. The crows were not impressed. Water bottle photo We have a “go to” shawarma … Read more