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
Trash in context Coffee cup tops come in all shapes and sizes. Still waiting Red-winged Blackbird. Fearless. MV Federal Asahi MV Federal Sakura MV Polxsteam Lebsko and MV Federal Sakura How did a cart from Renko ended up in Marina Park? Its a long way from home. Traffic now allowed on Red River … Read more
Still no sign of the family. I have seen two goose pairs with young. Not this pair yet. Tree Swallow. They must have some hatchlings in their houses by now. The Pool 6 trail that I have been using for years is now officially open? Will it be maintained over the winter? Snow clearing and … Read more
American Goldfinch Supposedly, the one legged stance is used to conserve heat. Could also be a comfort thing. Trash in context Smell the glove Trash in context Another discarded piece of clothing When it rains, the City of Thunder Bay becomes a city of rainbows Is the where the last brick is going to be … Read more
Another orange sun morning. Smoke. Looking for colour wherever I can find it. Well, its 2025 and I am here. I have been told to not come back for another 2 years. Maybe they need to change that date on the sign? Cruise ship passengers walking by might be confused. Common Grackle admiring its reflection … Read more
A bee taking a rest. Looks like something was written there and then repainted. Were the city’s growing population of POSs busy defacing this mural? What reason do POS in Thunder Bay have to stop their vandalism? I don’t see anything. Discarded food item The sun is up there somewhere Mallard Double-crested Cormorant More trees … Read more