Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Some early morning black and whites Waiting for a train to clear th crossing. Well we have some clouds near the horizon. Some red along the edge of the clouds Now we have the pre-sunrise blast of colour There is the sun We have some nice clouds but few reflections.  Its good , better than … Read more

Thunder Bay – Councillors Worry City’s Bad Rap Could Hamper Growth

Councillors worry city’s bad rap could hamper growth The city’s standing committee on growth is looking at the first draft of the smart growth action plan at its Tuesday meeting. The plan is a 10-year roadmap to incentivize sustainable growth by increasing the city’s tax base, workforce and attracting new people and businesses. The municipality gains 84 per … Read more

Canada – Richmond BC And The Aboriginal Land Title Decision

 Quw’utsun Nation won an Aboriginal title case in Richmond B.C., but what does Aboriginal title mean? A landmark case in British Columbia has put a spotlight on Aboriginal title, and how it fits with federal and provincial laws. In early August, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled Quw’utsun Nation had fishing rights in the Fraser River, … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

  Tried a 60 second exposure.  Got this. Lots of movement in the clouds Well we have clouds this morning. But are they the right clouds and will the stay in place long enough for the sun to rise?   Sigh…clouds are thinning out Nice colours over Westfort. The sun is ready to appear There … Read more

Ontario – New Emergency First Response Team To Enhance Care In Wapekeka First Nation

New Emergency First Response Team to enhance care in Wapekeka First Nation A team of community-led and trained emergency first responders will now be paid and equipped to manage urgent medical situations within Wapekeka First Nation until professional care arrives. The new Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) program will provide the community with nonstop care … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Another clear sky morning. No wind. One difference today is a ship anchored to the left of the lighthouse. MV CSL St. Laurent MV Federal Kivalina still at Richardson     Crows have noticed a Bald Eagle in their territory.  This they cannot abide.   Sooo they spend a lot of time harassing the bird.  … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

MV Federal Kavalina Very clear morning sky.  No wind but cool temp. Not much happening as far as sunrise colour was concerned sooo I pointed my camera/tripod on the trails Still slowly developing sunrise OK…was starting to get near the horizon There is the sun When there are no clouds, the sky is orange for … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Some black and whites to start.  Its dark. The fish cleaning station at Marina Park is closed for the season.  Looks like you could hide a body under there if you needed to. Would not be found until spring. We have another strip of colour along the horizon. The long exposure ups the colour saturation. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Start out the morning with a photo of trash. The leaves make a nice addition. Mostly clear sky.  Frost. Not much wind.  Nothing special expected as far as sunrises go today. Still, we will see the sun rise. The usual suspects Not enough clouds to put on a good show. Water surface also was not … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Yes, I have photographed a few of these areas before.  Practicing.  Not much to photograph at this hour of the morning. Mostly overcast with a few clear breaks. There is a possibility.  Nice reflections though. First thought that there were northern lights.  Not the case. Not looking like there will be a sunrise today. Some … Read more