Thunder Bay – Shuniah Eyed For Two New Energy Projects

Shuniah eyed for two new energy projects Ontario’s projected need for additional sources of electricity could see two separate power projects developed in the Thunder Bay area. In response to a request for proposals from the province’s Independent Electricity System Operator, submissions are in the works for a battery energy storage system (BESS) and for a … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

Overcast morning and relatively mild.  Not going to see the sun this morning. Perfectly smooth water surface.  Nice reflections but zero colour in the sky. Some lingering fog No Giant out there.  Lots of geese taking a time out from flocking off.  Starting to see large flocks of geese arriving from the north. Painted rock. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Some colour in the morning sky I came across a  fork in the road. I did not take it. Another first for me. Trash in context. Sprite or 7 Up?   We always had Cragmont unless one of the name brands was on sale. It was hanging onto the wall. Like a spider. Morning sky photo. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

A little colour in the morning sky Water bottle photo Trash in context More trash in context Even more trash in context They seem to like it. Yes, its trash in context.  Paper on the tracks. Nice clean cut. What it looks like out there this morning   Sail boat stuff SV Journeyor taking a … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Finally going to see some sun today. Still cold.  Great clouds There is the sun. More great clouds Even more great clouds Trash in context.  Wilson Street Parkette. I do not believe that anyone using this park places their trash in a trash can.  Trash everywhere. Lost phone. I now see that I have been … Read more

Thunder Bay – Survivors’ Flag Rises.: Reconciliation Takes Time

Survivors’ Flag rises: reconciliation takes time In preparation for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, Lakehead University raised the Survivors’ Flag. On Friday, inside the Lakehead University Agora building, the ceremony served as a poignant reminder that understanding the impacts of residential schools is vital to reconciliation. Bob Baxter,an … Read more

Ontario – More Resources Needed For First Nations Cancer Screenings.

More resources needed for First Nations cancer screening, treatment: report People living in Indigenous communities across a vast swath of Northwestern Ontario are more at risk of dying from certain cancers, in large part due to a lack of resources for close-to-home screening and treatment. That’s one conclusion drawn by a new peer-reviewed study released by the … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Sparse photo opportunities today.  A miserable day. At least it wasn’t raining or snowing. Another laker Ice beer can.  It must be cheaper than other brands because I see lots of these laying around the city.  Whether its better tasting is another question.  I don’t see the street drinkers caring more about taste than price. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Salvation Army food truck was here. The clients are adverse to placing trash in trash cans.  Yes, there are trass cans in this park. The stuff did not exist when I was consuming alcoholic beverages.   Its popular amongst the street drinkers. Trash pile so far.  What is the purpose of the traffic cone? Water bottle … Read more