Thunder Bay – Thursday

Pride month?  Pride in what exactly?  Not this crosswalk.  I remember when getting this installed was a big deal back in 2020.  Turned out to be crap.  Why were there gaps between colour bands?  Why has it not been maintained?  Like with everything in this city, maintenance is considered to be a waste of cash … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Big Dig today I guess it being Gay month, it would be a good time to spruce up the Gay Pedestrian/ Trans Pedestrian crossing.  Might have been better to do this before the half of Gay month had already gone by but we peasants should just be happy that something was done….eventually. Its the thought … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

  Big Dig today Interesting….a mirror and picture frames Morning sky photo MV Federal Freedom Yesterday’s pole fire close up.  Did it start in this hole? Its just a scratch coach. I can still play. The location of the fire I found a year or so ago This is one of the two unburned poles.  … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Lilacs are now blooming Nice view but not much protection from the elements. Big Dig today. Rained some last night. Looks like the butts have made a run for it.   Yellow bagger was here. There was some colour in the sky but only in the east. Morning sky photo Looks like there was a fire … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Morning sky photo Never could understand the appeal of standing  when sitting is a much better option No cruise ship yet MV Federal Berents You think you have your hands full with your kids Trash in context MV Torrent SV Frodo out for a sail For someone who likes speed and noise   The MV … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

  Big Dig today See any recyclables in there?  It does not matter as it all is headed to the landfill.     Morning sky photos Clouds were amazing today First young sightings today. Ducks… and geese

Thunder Bay – Friday

Early morning view of the Big Dig at the former site of the Finnish Labour Temple. As you can see, three hours later, most of the water has been pumped out. The remove and replace the front of the building is still going on. The contractor has to remove all of the rotten wood before … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Big Dig today Royalton has a new pane of  “Thunder Bay glass”. Our high salaried residents of City Hall have a surplus of $10 million and have no idea what to do with that money….then they announce big raises for senior administration employees. Lets face it.  City taxes are not high enough to support our … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

Big dig today. Wet clay. Nothing like it.  You get taller with every step you take in the stuff. Nice reflections Lots of railway car photos today You don’t often see one of these cars over hree in the north end of the city.  I figure they are all headed to the Thunder Bay Terminals … Read more

Thunder Bay – Balmoral Reconstruction Begins, But Multi-Use Trails Delayed

Balmoral reconstruction begins, but multi-use trails delayed The final phase in a major reconstruction of Balmoral Street is set to begin Wednesday after a delayed start, closing the road between Alloy and Central. Detour routes will be available and marked with signage. The work, which will rebuild the stretch of Balmoral from Alloy Drive to Beverly Street, faced weeks of delay … Read more