Local health care advocate ‘shocked’ by $225 bill at private clinic People across Ontario are walking out of private health care clinics with bills they didn’t see coming, sometimes totalling in the thousands, says the Ontario Health Coalition. Jules Tupker, president of Thunder Bay Health Coalition said that during a routine eye examination last spring a local … Read more
Yellow is tough to photograph. Trash in context Malard The sun was shing then it went away Smell the glove Trash in context The rain last night did a lot of damage to this dandelion Wants something from me.
Lots of these around. Trash in context Art shot Looks good in b&w Morning sky photo Mistake-on-the-lake today. Its all about the reflections Goldeneye Not sure what it is but its blooming Colour No workers planting trees on Red River Road at 9:30 am this morning. Obviously, there is zero rush to finish this work. … Read more
Looks like the Wilson Street Parkette camper has settled in . You know this camper is not going anywhere soon is by the presence of the shopping cart. Trash in context Trash in context Someone was partying last night. Why is this not part of the Lakehead Transportation Museum? Nice breeze this morning Double-crested Cormorant … Read more
Trash in context Just a fancy dressed rat. I think that I will put this goose on pause until I see something happen. Not much happening. It could be that this goose is camping. Can birds be ‘unhoused/addicted/mentally-ill’? Do they qualify for ‘affordable’ housing? Maybe the new definition of ‘affordable’ will include birds. Your morning … Read more
Council will consider a new definition of affordable On Monday, Summer Stevenson will ask council to redefine affordable housing. The project manager for the city’s housing accelerator funding program is pushing for a definition based on people’s income and not average market rent. “Right now, affordability is tied to whatever that value is by bedroom. In the policy as it … Read more
New camper in Wilson Street Parkette. This guy requires a parking space. A power outlet would be nice to recharge his scooter. Trash in context Nice cloud action this morning. Still cold. We have nice reflections. Looking forward to the fall sunrises. Your morning sky photo I am starting to wonder if there is a … Read more
Peak blossoms right now. Still no sign of the family. I like the reflections. This Kildeer is always trying to get me to follow it. I suspect it is trying to draw me away from its nest area. Ravens. A young Raven. It was very loud. Squawking which I interpreted as a demand for food. … Read more
Trash in context Art photo Nice colour Your morning sky A pair of Mallards A Kildeer A pissed-off Red-winged Blackbird MV Federal Ashahi and MV Celina Water bottle photo A real dog’s breakfast of architecture back there. Water is now in the fountain pond. Trash in context, Each box contains 19 grams of sugar. … Read more
Residents claim McIvor Court is getting worse McIvor Court residents held another rally to raise awareness of the terrifying living conditions they face every day. Tracey McKinnon, anti-poverty advocate and resident of McIvor Court, told Newswatch at the rally on Friday that criminal activity in the building has gotten worse since their last rally in February, which is a reason why … Read more