Yes, Canadians are broke. Our governments, all levels, are operating in a deficit. Even our City Hall depends on the goodness of senior levels of governments to supplement its infrastructure spending. Without that, our property taxes would be much higher. The debts that the province and federal governments have accrued will never be paid off. … Read more
Ontario budget projects $9.8B deficit, real-dollar social services cuts EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a Village Media website devoted to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park. The Ford government has dropped another unsexy budget in troubled times, with a painful path back to balance. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy signalled in advance … Read more
Tiny homes project benefiting students and Indigenous communities For Grade 12 Hammarskjold High School student Hunter Ritch, the program that he’s been involved with for the last couple of years hits close to home. Ritch – who is from Eabametoong First Nation – is part of KZ Lodge, which is an Indigenous skilled trades training program … Read more
Council looking to address $13M infrastructure deficit A report presented to council shows the city’s core assets are facing an annual infrastructure deficit of $13 million – with an overall deficit of more than $30 million. On Tuesday night administration laid out the city’s asset management plan, which looks at core infrastructure such as roads, … Read more
Sign says “open” but its around 7:30 am on a Saturday morning. I’m going to give this a “false”. I doubt if its open. Once again, no glorious sunrise this morning. When you are desperate, you photograph anything. Smell the glove. Yes, its as cold as this looks. Water bottle photo. Nobody seems to care … Read more
City welcomes growth to foster prosperity City manager Norm Gale said Thunder Bay is in relatively good shape at the end of 2023 with some positive indicators. The local economy from the City of Thunder Bay’s perspective is somewhat bright and promising but there is work to be done. City manager Norm Gale said Thunder … Read more
Grim days ahead for Wequedong Lodge Wequedong Lodge ended the last fiscal year with a $380,000 deficit and is projecting a $6-million shortfall as they trim down the workforce and put future expansion plans on hold. The Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay continues to tighten their belts and will be downsizing their workforce further, after … Read more
City sells bold vision for 2,100 new homes in 3 years City leaders say with significant federal support, talk of a new housing boom in Thunder Bay could be more than just hype. City leaders broadcast a striking optimism that Thunder Bay is set for a population and housing boom at a Friday press conference. … Read more
Calling for overcast with showers. Still, there is a very nice morning sky. At least, along the horizon. Not going to see the sun today. Still, it was quite the show. Graffiti is everywhere in this city. Discarded clothing. Plaid. Once you go plaid, you never go back. Time to remove this table. Remove … Read more
Up before the sun again MV Resko MV Federal Bristol MV Mamry That is where the sun is going to rise And here it comes Tried to get fancy. The day has officially begun The clouds did provide some additional colour The site of the future “mistake on the lake” art gallery. Still building … Read more