The World – How They Plan To Take Your House

This is the direction Justin is taking Canada. Make it too expensive for people to retrofit their houses to reach “net zero” impact on the environment. That is, the people that have a house. Governments intend to control your money, your mobility, your food and your accommodations. Every aspect of your life. Get used to … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Yup, hole is still there. Come spring, things should get interesting as runoff flows into cavity under street. How much additional undermining will occur?  We will find out. Morning sky photo Drilling continues Trash in context. Tried replacing the sky. Some colour out there. Some snow flurries Trash left behind by park goers. Thee cups … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Not cold out today. Just under three weeks and the days will start to get longer. I am sure it will get much colder as well. Park is just waking up. Still overcast. The only clear sky is over in the north east. Is this still a fence?  When is a fence not a fence? … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

I see the gates have finally been installed in the new fence erected around what I assume to be the future construction site of the $48 million and counting waterfront art gallery.  Meanwhile, a new $50 million police station is out of the question. Priorities. You see the sign directing pedestrians? Access to Prince Arthur’s … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Not much going on this morning. There are promising clouds that may produce some colour, Morning sky photo Colour is starting to show up. Looks like this is as good as it gets Drilling continues The sun makes an appearance. MV Jamno still at Keefer The MV Federal Frontier heading to Thunder Bay Terminals Still … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Getting closer I’m sure this will connected to something someday. Even the traffic lights have a Christmassy feel Not a great sunrise today Morning sky photo Steam There was some colour in the sky. Just not where the sun was rising. As good as it got The bubble system around the Pier 3 docks produces … Read more

The World – Nigeria Limits ATM Withdrawals To $45 Per Day To Force Govt-Controlled Digital Payments

Nigeria Limits ATM Withdrawals To $45 Per Day To Force Govt-Controlled Digital Payments A staggering number of Nigerians love Bitcoin, but hate government cryptocurrency (CBDCs). In April, leading cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin noted that 35% of the adult population in Nigeria – roughly 34 million adults aged 18-60, own bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. But when it came to the country’s Central Bank Digital Currency … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Overcast grey morning. Cold. Morning sky photo Drilling continues. I wonder if that gate deters anyone? MV Jamno Pretty bleak out there. Soon to disappear until spring. Same with this. Out of site out of mind. Thunder Bay does look a lot cleaner over the winter. Festive litter. and then there is today’s AI art … Read more