Facing pushback, council delays decision on service cuts City council has deferred a decision on a number of controversial proposed service cuts after facing public blow-back, instead ordering further consultation. Council tentatively approved nearly two dozen cuts to next year’s budget on Monday, but voted to set aside some that generated the fiercest opposition until … Read more
Trash in context Some colour I have not taken any rail car photos lately. Here are a couple. Some of the city’s crumbling infrastructure. When underground power lines no longer work, you string lines above ground. Of course. If the light pole that is supposed to be connected by the overhead line was removed, AND … Read more
Council-ordered cuts could cancel bus routes, close arena Months after city council blindly ordered millions in budget cuts for 2024, the public is getting its first look at how that decision could impact city services and fees. Among the cuts recommended to reach council’s $1.5 million service reduction target are the elimination of bus routes serving Neebing … Read more
Trash in context. A rainy day and because my cameras do not like the rain, the number of photos will be few. The Viking Polaris entering port on its return trip to Toronto The ship was getting a welcome canon salute. The crows were not impressed. Water bottle photo We have a “go to” shawarma … Read more
I noticed new signage appearing in Marina Park. I guess its to help any of the cruise ship passengers that do venture out into the deep dark jungle of the downtown core get back to the safety of the ship. I wonder how the market is doing? Do any passengers ever leave the park? Ever … Read more
Smoky day Don’t know what I would do without McDonalds or Tim Hortons. Their trash adds a lot of colour to the downtown core. Should they be nominated for an award for making the city more beautiful? Something to think about. Another example as to why trash cans WITH LIDS need to be mandatory. Another … Read more
What I do know is that this Boost stuff is expensive. Looks like a nozzle from a compressor setup. If its not that, then I have no idea. What its doing here? Who knows? Its Thunder Bay, after all. Used to have parking meters. on these posts. Another bundle that will not be delivered. ? … Read more
All photos taken before summer officially began at 10:58 am. These are the last photos of spring 2023. Not sure where the other shoe is.. How do you not notice that you have lost a shoe. Salvation Army food truck client trash can be found several blocks away from Wilson Street parkette. Trash in context. … Read more
Why vote? Politicians have little to do with your daily life. Money and the people that control big piles of it run the world. State Street, Vanguard and Blackrock….
Summer begins at 10:58 am June 21, 2023 Water bottle photo Bleeding hearts Kayaks Marina Park has new water feature. Water tumbling over some granite blocks. Not overly dramatic, in my opinion. Turning this walkway into a river is questionable though. Makes walking challenging. Of course, pedestrians are very low on the City of … Read more