Canada – The Time For Talk is Over’: First Nation Demands Action

The time for talk is over’: First Nation demands action An urgent call to all levels of government is being issued by Chief Gary Quisess of Neskantaga First Nation — “the time for talk is over.” “For decades, Neskantaga has been forced to survive without the basic rights that other communities take for granted—clean water, access to … Read more

Thunder Bay – Easter Sunday

Fairly clear morning.  Nice orange sky. Giant covered by low fog I like those horizontal lines MV Federal Yukon Nice reflections MV Federal Seto Fog rolling into Current River Fog starting to move out into the harbour Starting to get a little blurry Now the sun starts to appear and when the sun rises , … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Mostly cloudy with some clear patches Some colour over the giant. Strange as the sun rises far to the left.  I like the effect the long exposure had on the clouds Almost looks like a Froup of Seven painting MV Federal Seto Nice clouds . It disappeared after a few minutes. A flash of colour … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday – Good Friday

We have some colour in the sky.  Nice pinks and blues. Not much going on out there The moon was out You can see where the sun is The sun is peeking through No more ice on the fountain pond. Reflections Clouds moving in

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Nice colour in the sky this morning. MV Barnacle still at Richardson’s MV Federal Seto still at anchor Thought I would try some other spots The sun makes its appearance The mistake-on-the-lake this morning A butt hunter’s wet dream You can see which direction the wind is blowing from Why?  Some people just do not … Read more

Thunder Bay – Council And Ward Reforms Defeated, Again

Council and ward reforms defeated, again Coun. Mark Bentz put forth for the second time a motion to implement for a four-ward system with one councillor in each ward, six councillors at-large and the mayor. Once again, the motion Bentz failed to convince his colleagues around the council chambers. “Last week at committee, we had … Read more

Ontario – Government Admonished Over Proposed Ring Of Fire Legislation

Government admonished over proposed Ring of Fire legislation The provincial government’s plan to declare areas such as the Ring of Fire “regions of strategic importance” and to expedite mining approvals has brought a quick response from the Matawa Chiefs Council and from Sol Mamakwa, the NDP MPP for Kiiwetinoong. “When they start talking about how Canada … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Very clear morning. Going to be a very nice day. MV Barnacle at Richardson MV Federal Seto The moon As you can see its clear I know it does not show up all that weel but there was some banding in the orange sky and ther it comes The ice is looking more and more … Read more