Thunder Bay – Monday

Quite the sunrise this morning.  Nice clouds and a mirror-like water surface. Nice colour and reflections. The sun is preparing to show up There it is As the sun rises, the sky changes colour Close up of the sun. The actual sun is till below the horizon.  What you see is an optical illusion.   … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Mostly clear sky.  A few streaky clouds, The usual subject photos Here comes the sun     These fluffy clouds moved in Your morning sky photo Contractor was doing grading work on a Sunday.  They are serious about getting Water Street and the access to the overpass open as soon as possible.  Expect paving this … Read more

Thunder Bay – First Nations Youth Learn Archery

First Nations youth learn archery Young people in Fort William First Nation were sharpening their archery skills on Friday. A couple dozen youth gathered in the community’s gymnasium Friday for a day of learning and competition. Archery is a traditional method for hunting and at least one participant hopes the skills he learns through the workshop will come in handy in the … Read more

The World – Digital IDs

 Coming to a country near you soon.   This is any government’s wet dream. Total and complete obedience from the public. Think about it.  This digital ID will be involved in every part of your life.   You will need to present this digital ID to prove who you are.  Sounds great. right? However, unlike an … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

A lot of cloud cover but there is some open sky along the horizon Not expecting a lot but you never know Quite the cloud formation. The sun did finally make an appearance.  Looks like poster from the movie Apocalypse Now. Got a bit crazy with the colours. Sometimes you need to step out of … Read more

Thunder Bay – Rosslyn Fire

GFL fire threw up plenty of smoke but left minimal damage: company Remember the fire out in Rosslyn? Lots of black smoke?    Big fire in a GFL Environmental’s liquid and special waste facility? I do not remember hearing anything about what burned.  What was in that smoke?  What chemicals and minerals entered the groundwater … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

The city is flooded with discarded pieces of clothing. Makes a nice black and white Clear sky with a rippled water surface.  Not going to get anything interesting this morning as far as sunrise photos go.  There will be colour but it will all be along the horizon. One of my standard shots. When its … Read more

Ontario – Ombudsman Demands Immediate Action For Fly-In First Nation

‘Unsafe and unacceptable:’ ombudsman demands immediate action for fly-in First Nation Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé is demanding the provincial and federal governments take, “immediate action to address the unacceptable and unsafe conditions in Neskantaga First Nation,” following his first-ever visit to a fly-in First Nation last week. Dozens of students waving placards greeted Dub​é​ at the … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Trash in context City lights reflecting o0ff of the clouds Got down here before sunrise. Going to see the sun today. Nice temp. Mosquitoes still around. Where the sun is going to show up There it is Parts of the James Whalen down at the Transportation Museum site. How much of this is original?   It … Read more