Thunder Bay – Sunday – First Day Of Standard Time

Only the City of Thunder Bay would install public art and then surround it by a restaurant patio. Why do I get up in the morning to take photos of the sunrise.  This morning was one of those mornings that answers that question. Sometimes things just work out.  Today was a surprise.  I expected nothing … Read more

Ontario – State of Emergency Declared In Lac Seul First Nation

State of emergency declared in Lac Seul First Nation After several “devastating losses” among local youth since July, Lac Seul First Nation’s band council has declared a state of emergency. “I feel very emotionally drained,” Chief Clifford Bull said Friday, the day after Lac Seul chief and council unanimously approved a nearly three-page resolution. The … Read more

The World – Bill Gates Admits That Climate Change Is Not A Thing

  You know people are starting to wise up about the  huge global financial grift that has sucked untold billions of dollars out of taxpayers’ and consumers’ pockets and planted then directly into the pockets of billionaires when Bill Gates abandons ship. He did it with COVID.  Now he is doing it with Climate … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

  Still think there is a photo at this spot in th morning. I will keep trying until I get one that I like. There is a special technique required  to eat an ice cream sandwich.  You have to lick around the edges as they begin to melt. Not going to get a sunrise this … Read more

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