City still seeing Ontario’s highest opioid death rate, despite decline
45Why should addicts stop using fatal drugs, when they get all the assistance they require to continue using these fatal drugs. Enabling is off the charts and contributes to the deaths.
5- Johnny Best
Ford’s PCs vote to end access to political officials’ records
17I do not agree with this whatsoever but maybe tbnewswatch can also do an article on how Carney is stacking up committees with Liberals to block investigations on potential Liberal corruption and his conflicts of interests
31- Real Tradesman
Mayor donates $10,000 to indoor turf facility
27Taxpayers are going to be asked to contribute $650,000 a year to a capital reserve fund to pay for the replacement of the artificial turf when it wears out as well as the HVAC and other systems. Who’s being the generous one here? City council refused to look at the idea of a private/public partnership. Instead, it’s pretty well all on taxpayers. Plenty of virtue signalling, though.
19- Taxesupagain
Walbourne not guilty
16This is Thunder Bay. Did anyone actually expect a guilty verdict?
30- Axel Schweiss
Mayor donates $10,000 to indoor turf facility
27Aside from funding the build, taxpayers will be "donating" money every year to subsidize this facility. Should have let the private sector build it. Soccerplex, hockey rinks, golf courses, etc., all should be self supporting.
16- Axel Schweiss
LETTER: Who profits from skyrocketing gas prices?
13I don't disagree in principle, but a lot of people are inflicting harm on themselves by buying big ridiculous fuel-inefficient SUVs and pickup trucks.Just like if you do not vote, then you have no right to complain... if you drive a gas-guzzler, then you don't get to comment on gas prices.
27- Alice Miller
Harris plans to run for mayor a second time
33I’m not voting for him but it’s interesting you decided to follow his case to conclusion and name him. Not the same for rapists and violent offenders. Personal agenda?
5- Johnathan Simkins
Mayor donates $10,000 to indoor turf facility
12Tax write off ?
25- Sylvi red
Walbourne not guilty
35Without being disrespectful, I don't think readers can pass judgment on any criminal case without knowing all of the evidence, testimony or aspects of the law in which the charges were laid.
2- Truth 66
Suspect wanted a Pepsi — How a can of pop helped police end a standoff
5Thumbs up for her and thumbs down for the police and swat team, whose lack of de-escalation training permitted this standoff to continue for more than 5 hours.
30- RIVA WILD
‘Fight Ford’ protest fills a portion of James Street
2250 people hardly represents everyone......why do people exaggerate such trivial numbers....I am not impressed seeing this come from a teacher.
13- Dark Energy
‘Fight Ford’ protest fills a portion of James Street
2150 people??! .05% of the population? That’s embarrassing. Apparently Ford is doing just fine.
13- WT2
Mayor donates $10,000 to indoor turf facility
11The private sector had over a decade to build it and did nothing. Why do people ignore that fact when making that silly argument
21- Johnathan Simkins
City still seeing Ontario’s highest opioid death rate, despite decline
3Johnny clearly shows that you don't know what you're talking about if that's what you believe. If you knew anything at all about it, you would not be saying that.
29- Not.Surprised.Again
Harris plans to run for mayor a second time
24Perfect, hey remember that time he got a DUI? Great leadership
8- Ol Roy
Over 100 distracted driving charges laid in recent blitz
31No surprise. Glance around at any intersection when you're stopped. You'll pretty much always see a driver on their phone!
1- Guinness Pint
Harris plans to run for mayor a second time
23I agree with many of Mr. Harris’ points. Spending heavily on shelter villages risks normalizing homelessness rather than solving it. That funding would be better used for treatment facilities that address addiction and mental health at the root—where real, lasting change happens.He also brings up accountability, which is often avoided. There are valid concerns about whether funding intended to support Indigenous people is actually reaching those who need it most. If it isn’t, that’s a serious issue that deserves honest discussion and better oversight.At the same time, bringing up Mr. Harris’ past feels unnecessary. If he has served his sentence, voters can make their own judgment. It distracts from the real issues.Thunder Bay needs practical solutions, not political framing or personal attacks.
8- OverTheEdge
Walbourne not guilty
25Out of town judge, out of town crown, OPP investigation… care to elaborate?
6- Wearsplaid
‘Fight Ford’ protest fills a portion of James Street
18The population of Ontario is over 16 million and Ford has a majority government and would likely win another if an election was held today. 50 people in a city metropolitan population of about 145 000 is not even close to being significant. If democracy is being eroded as they say… they wouldn’t be able to have their little protest in front of an MPP’s office. I can think of better ways to spend a beautiful Saturday.
13- Wearsplaid
‘Fight Ford’ protest fills a portion of James Street
12I wish I had known about this I would have been there too
19- Jpotato
