Another overcast drizzly/rainy day. Trash in context. I wonder what percentage of the homeless population in this city is Indigenous? It appears that the Indigenous demographic punches far above its weight when it comes to homelessness in the city. Why is that? What is the problem? Does the Federal Government not have responsibility for the … Read more
This video underlines the message of one of my earlier posts. There is a massive industry developing around unemployment, welfare, homelessness and drug addiction. Are we only encouraging people to remain unemployed and on welfare? How much is it costing? Are takers outnumbering givers? Are the social welfare programs of the federal, provincial and … Read more
Hmmm….the carrot and the stick approach. I am sure Thunder Bay is ALLLLL carrot. No stick. Only supplying carrots will solve nothing. In fact, it will only attract more homeless individuals from other towns and regional areas. Thunder Bay needs some stick.
‘All hands on deck’ required to fix housing crisis, says Ontario Chamber The availability and affordability of housing has reached a crisis point in the province, said the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. No longer an urban issue, this issue now impacts large and small communities across Ontario. The chamber has released a policy paper, Home … 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
‘ISC needs to come to the table’, NDP MP says after fatal Weenusk fire In the wake of a fatal fire in Peawanuck, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) says they’re supporting the remote First Nation, but Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus disagrees. A 10-year-old girl was killed and a family was left homeless in the Jan. … Read more
Man sentenced to time served for unprovoked attack on senior A man who assaulted a senior without warning and then lit his clothes on fire while in police custody has been sentenced to time served, probation, and community service. Simon Angeconeb, 27, appeared before Justice Vince Scaramuzza in a Thunder Bay Courtroom on Friday, where … Read more
only in Canada eh? Justin has turned Canada into a global laughing stock. Hurrah! and sooooo now…. Liberal government seeking delay to expanding medically assisted dying program The Liberal government announced Thursday it will seek to delay the expansion of Canada’s assisted-dying regime to include people whose sole underlying conditions are mental disorders. Justice … Read more
As I said before, the solution to the homeless problem already exists. The solution is MAID in Canada. It could also solve unemployment problems as well. Antivaxxers. Protesters of all kinds. Long Term Care residents. Small “c” conservatives. The list goes on and on. The world has noticed. previous related post here
Big Dig today. Rained a lot last night. The things you see laying around this city. Morning sky photo. Its hot out today. The MV Viking Octantis is in port today. The sun is making an effort MV Ruddy is taking on a load of something messy. Potash? Nice reflections Of course there is … Read more