City recommends three designated encampment sites
54yes, lets revamp the marina this summer for the festival grounds to attract more people, and then lets start preliminary work for the next phase of pool 6. at the same time lets also put a homeless encampment beside the north entrance of the marina. you cant make this stuff up anymore..
2- JoeyJeremiah
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
51Living in Current River, Boulevard is my go to place for physical activity whether it's a walk or a ride around the lake. I've never once felt unsafe, until now. My husband insists he'll be walking and riding with me from now on, and I'm grateful. However, it angers me that women are forced to walk in groups or with a man in order to feel safe in broad daylight. It's bad enough I no longer feel comfortable cycling alone past the encampment by the dam, now Boulevard is off limits. I thought our parks were supposed to be for ALL residents!
2- Lori Santink
City recommends three designated encampment sites
49There you have it people, enabling is off the charts in Thunder Bay, fully supported by city officials. Disgusting
3- Johnny Best
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
51Rebecca, thank you for your incredible bravery in fighting back and for speaking out so courageously. What happened to you is terrifying... especially in broad daylight in a place so many people use every day. Your decision to share this story will undoubtedly help other women trust their instincts and stay safer.Huge respect and gratitude to the two St. Ignatius students who stopped and helped you - they are true heroes.This is a wake-up call for our community. We need more visible policing, better lighting, and real vigilance in our parks and trails. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, both physically and mentally. Thunder Bay stands with you. Stay strong.
1- TbayFromAfar
City recommends three designated encampment sites
49Brian Hamilton, on Facebook, told someone to just write a letter to City Council or call Councillors to express their concerns. Yeah, right, like ANY of them listen to their constituents. They ALL need to go this coming election. We received millions in funding for emergency shelters like another commenter said. WHY are we designating any encampments?
2- Lori Santink
'Banging and shaking' in his house prompts city man to request road repairs
26But hey this isn't a priority because we really need to develop the waterfront and get more museums/galleries and sports centers....
22- Not.Surprised.Again
City recommends three designated encampment sites
41The fact that this city council is constantly putting the homeless ahead of the taxpayers is beyond absurd.
4- joy joy
Smashing the stigma around homelessness
39I think there should be an event for the people that are affected by the people that are homeless. a greater majority made choices in their life that have them in this situation and now do not contribute to society. now we pay support their addictions and treatment, housing, medical, food. They are not getting charged for camping out when any tax payer would for doing the same thing. they make a mess in the green spaces for the public and we pay to clean it up. They do illicit drugs in public and that is just common place as the police do not do anything about it. So when do we appreciate the hard working people and all there money that let them live theirs how they choose to?
5- Synjin
Smashing the stigma around homelessness
36How about we start helping regular, productive citizens who are struggling or facing challenges by telling their stories? Maybe you can do a story on the effects the homeless population have had on nearby residential neighbourhoods and the increased crime they bring? This isn't stigma or judgment. Statistics show there's been an impact, and the issue is getting worse. I'm sick to death of having the homeless issue shoved down my throat every day. I'm sick of being told to be kind to people who harass citizens in public or assault people for making sure they are still alive. Read the comments TBnewswatch. Residents have homeless fatigue and are sick of being ignored by the media, community groups and the city council. I'd rather donate what little hard-earned extra money I have to organizations that help struggling seniors or productive people experiencing mental health, food security or financial issues.
7- tbayresident807
Smashing the stigma around homelessness
34Mental health, OK. But there should be stigma around homelessness and addiction.
6- WT2
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
39Thank you for sharing. This victim fought a scary fight and thank god for the students who stopped to help her. It’s important for everyone in the community to be on alert, especially if alone, particularly women and girls. There are predators out there and human trafficking is also a thing. We have beautiful trails all over the city that everyone should continue to enjoy, with caution and a buddy, if able.
1- SunnyH
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
33I wouldn’t run in the park alone especially with all these new homeless people coming to the city and etc.
5- Clay74
Former Great West Timber property offered for sale
32This is where the event centre/ hockey Rink should have gone
5- Heath Kobbs
City recommends three designated encampment sites
34Exactly!
1- Grammar_Please
City recommends three designated encampment sites
29sorry taxpayers you are the cash cow, just lock your doors close the curtains and watch tv...you are just a gravy train now.
6- Run Logan
Pride parade cancelled, festival will go ahead
12That’s a bummer.
23- lookatallthefacts
'Banging and shaking' in his house prompts city man to request road repairs
30Sad the way taxpayers are treated.
4- TaxedtodeathinTB
'Numerous open vodka bottles' found in transport cab, OPP say, as they charge
33Thank you OPP! Be safe out there.
1- Grammar_Please
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
15If located these students should be arrested and charged, they are not “ kids “. Even if a replica, it is a weapon and a threat
19- Johnny Best
City chamber leads provincial push against foreign buyer tax
28Non-permanent residents should not be allowed to buy housing in the first place. If Housing is such a priority for our rulers, why would they let rich foreigners slide in and compete for a scarce commodity? Unless there's something in it for them that we'll never know about.
5- Feldwebel Wolfenstool
