Thunder Bay – City Staff Speak On New Site For Shelter Village

City staff speak on new site for shelter village The city will put forward their recommendation to enter into a lease agreement with Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) to use a portion of its land at 1111 Fort William Road for the shelter village. Rilee Willianen, encampment response lead, said the location fits the site … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Not a lot to photograph this morning. Flurries still falling. Not anywhere close to what someone might call a ‘once in a generation’ snowstorm here in Thunder Bay. Not even close.  Probably a good thing. Yesterday, there was no snow here. Lots of drifting snow. Today is definitely a ‘leg’ day. The Mensa candidate that … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

I expected overcast and snow. This is a nice surprise. Pretty imprressive Passing through or staying? First geese in the festival area of the season. May the pooping begin. Trash in context I see the King of Waveley Park has taken a vacation to the park across from the library.  Notice the electrical cord. Only … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday – Last Day Of March

Can’t say I’m sad to see March go. partially cloudy. We have ships anchored in the bay now. The usual suspects. This was the shot today.  Whatever colour there was was over and around the gaint MV Federal Franklin The sun is back there somewhere.. Nice golden sky. You cna see the sun making its … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

The ship that spent the winter in the shipyard is now anchored  MV Federal Yoshino Not much of a sunrise today. Mostly overcast. What little colour there was was this MV Yoshino The MV St Laurent is still at Keefer Terminal   The sun is in that bright spot somewhere Your morning sky Bald Eagle

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Partly cloudy. Temperature is reasonable. We have some colour right where the sun will appear The usual suspects Nice reds My first snow drift photo. The mistake-on-the-lake today No birds there this morning.  Gulls and geese usually enjoy the open water Interesting clouds    

Thunder Bay – OLG Gives Thunder Bay $2.7 Million In 2024

Thunder Bay gets over $2.7M from OLG in 2024 for casino agreement Municipal officials say the Gateway Casino has netted city hall over $2.7 million in the 2024 fiscal year. In a media release issued on Thursday, the city said the venue “provides entertainment opportunities, and supports local employment while contributing to the local economy.” … Read more

Ontario – Something Would Need To Change To Save Suspended College Programs

Something would need to change to save suspended college programs Although the 11 programs that have been indefinitely suspended have not been cancelled outright, top officials at Confederation College say a number of changes would have to happen to bring them back. On Wednesday, the college announced the suspension of 11 programs across its Schools of Business, Hospitality … Read more