admin We ‘cannot compel people to move,’ says city staff When addressing the sprawling tent cities across the community, Thunder Bay’s encampment response teams’ hands are tied without a temporary shelter village for the homeless. “Without truly accessible indoor options for people to access, we don’t have any ability to help people move along,” Cynthia Olsen, … Read more
‘That is true reconciliation’: First Nation celebrates gift of land Chief Duncan Michano says Saturday will be an emotional day. That’s the day the chief of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is scheduled to meet Martha Mason, the representative of a southern Ontario family that is formally donating to the community 165 acres of land in the North … Read more
A real coketastrophe….the can was not empty For the urban street drinker who just can’t decide Every picture tells a story…. Reflections on the Pool 6 pond Hard to tell… Cropped in reveals that they are Mergansers. Not sure which kind. You have Mallards Still taking Daisy photos while they last. Nice with the … Read more
Trash in context Tiger Lilies Yes, this is Thunder Bay…. This plant is starting to show up now. Reflections Tree Swallow Nice reflections More reflections Boaters do drink a lot Turn a reflection around 180 degrees and you get this Orange sun Morning sky photo Campers need to wash themselves too. When visiting … Read more
Free for the taking. Looks to be in good shape. Must have been a special occasion. A bottle with a cork? You don’t see that very often. Maybe never. Carrots, potatoes, onions… Makes you feel patriotic. A wall of colour. More sky photo Bird had a bad day. Pigeon? Nice reflections A pair of loons. … Read more
New funding now available to support day school survivors The newly established $200 million McLean Legacy Fund has launched its first call for applications nationwide, which will run until the end of September 2025. “It’s incredibly rewarding and humbling to have reached this pivotal moment, which marks both the culmination of a comprehensive engagement process but also what … Read more
Art photo Lots of lines here MV Federal Oshima The morning sky was changing a lot Your morning sky photo American White Pelican Reflections look cool Looks almost retro 60s More Pelican photos
“Runaway Spending”: Canada on Track for $92 Billion Deficit, Think Tank Projects The federal government is on pace to post a $92-billion deficit this fiscal year — nearly double what was projected just four months ago, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. If accurate, it would mark the second-largest deficit in Canadian … Read more
I wonder how much sugar is in a Long Island Ice Tea? The Mistake-On-The-Lake today Lots of blooming going on Some painted rocks Another painted rock American White Pelican Roses are blooming Nice shadows Morning sky photo Nice reflections Drying out the cargo holds. Looks like one of the city’s … Read more
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact Rapid development and deployment of powerful generative AI models comes with environmental consequences, including increased electricity demand and water consumption. Adam Zewe | MIT News Publication Date: January 17, 2025 In a two-part series, MIT News explores the environmental implications of generative AI. In this article, we look at why this technology is so … Read more