Thunder Bay – Sunday – Fall Starts Today

Some early morning shots on the way to the park Some clouds, some clear sky.  Mostly clear sky. Not looking overly promising sunrise this morning. City skyline The sun is back there I thought maybe these clouds might get some colour on the front edge The sun clears the horizon.  Some colour but not much … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday – Last Day Of Summer

Fall begins at 8:44 am EDT tomorrow Morning walks in the city is prime black and white time.  Lights and shadows. . Clear sky this morning. Not expecting much. Seen this a hundred times. At least its not overcast. Soon.. There it is Now the day has begun. There is a trash can over by … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Something as simple as a door can produce an interesting photo The vertical looks good as well.  Mirrors the shape of the door. We have picky eaters in this city, especially the ones who get their food for free.  They pick out the stuff they like and toss the rest. Why do I always take … Read more

Canada – Federal Firearm Buyback Program Has Cost $67M, Still Not Collecting Guns After 4 Years

Federal firearm buyback program has cost $67M, still not collecting guns after 4 years The federal firearm buyback program has cost taxpayers nearly $67.2 million since it was announced in 2020, but it still hasn’t collected a single gun. The program is designed to compensate owners of assault-style firearms that were banned by the Liberal government … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

All quiet at this time of the day. Why are the street lights still not operational at the Pearl and Water Street intersection?  Dangerous for pedestrians, as if anyone cares. What the morning sky looked like There were some clouds that looked promising.  Might be something good today. Hopefully, when the sun pops up over … Read more

The World – Everything Just Changed

 Great. Maybe not allowing electronics on airplanes is not such a bad idea. Imagine living in a world where any one of the things you own can blow up and kill you and everyone around you.  Starting this week, that is now the world we are living in. Hurrah! Think about it.  Everything is … Read more

Thunder Bay – The Whole Tug Or Nothing. Anything Else Is Just Stupid.

James Whalen to be recycled and displayed in the future In a seven to five vote, Thunder Bay council has decided to recycle the James Whalen Tugboat and save the entire deck at the request of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay. Wally Peterson, Chairman of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, told Newswatch they … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Might be one of the best photos I have taken all year. A very messy sky this morning. Not expecting much of a sunrise today. Sporadic rain showers. Makes taking photos tough, not that there was much to photograph. The sun shows up..barely Plants are enjoying these summer-like temps we are having. Are they confused?  … Read more

Thunder Bay – A Record High Temperature Was Reached In Thunder Bay

A record-high temperature was reached in Thunder Bay Monday was the warmest-ever Sept. 16 in Thunder Bay. “We’re trying to hold on to summer,” said meteorologist Gerald Cheng. Data released by Environment Canada shows the temperature at the airport rose to 29 C, a full two degrees higher than the previous record. The old mark … Read more