'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
52Living 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
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
52Rebecca, 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
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
19If located these students should be arrested and charged, they are not “ kids “. Even if a replica, it is a weapon and a threat
30- Johnny Best
LETTER: Mayor and council aren't volunteers and are underpaid.
35Says the former $250,000 per year ribbon cutter.
13- WhistleBlower
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
27Get the heck out. A replica "WATER GUN" is not a weapon nor threat.
20- JennC12
Smashing the stigma around homelessness
40I 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
37How 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
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
40Thank 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
LETTER: Mayor and council aren't volunteers and are underpaid.
15I agree Norm and these councillors take a lot of criticism and grief from some people. It’s can be a thankless job .
26- The Sheriff
Smashing the stigma around homelessness
34Mental health, OK. But there should be stigma around homelessness and addiction.
6- WT2
LETTER: Mayor and council aren't volunteers and are underpaid.
13Agree 100% . The value of these positions to the community is substantial. Compensation should match or exceed such value .
27- Y'all on
'I had to fight': Runner speaks out on Boulevard Lake assault
34I wouldn’t run in the park alone especially with all these new homeless people coming to the city and etc.
5- Clay74
LETTER: Council pay shouldn't rise more than union increases
15This is a pretty hilarious letter. Gary fails to mention the fact that council wage increases have been far below union increases for decades and if in fact we retroactively increased council pay to that of union increases over the last 20 years council pay would be far higher than what is being done over the next number of years. Talk about sour grapes. I'm sure most people have seen what many of the cities union workers do or dont do in a day and I dont think you'd find too many people supportive of the increases they have received over the last 20 years. Many (not all) are gravy train jobs for people who could not come anywhere close to their salary in the private sector. Council pay is not based on whether or not you agree with their decisions and please do some research. The private sector had a decade plus to build a turf facility and council actually gave a rezoning to a private developer to build one....it never happened.
24- Johnathan Simkins
Former Great West Timber property offered for sale
33This is where the event centre/ hockey Rink should have gone
5- Heath Kobbs
LETTER: Mayor and council aren't volunteers and are underpaid.
33Norm, while your point is valid I think this is tone deaf.Taxpayers are trying to tell you they can't afford anything more. At some point this needs to stop. The majority of tax payers feel like they are taken advantage of by employers and are worth more than their salary. This is where the frustration often lies....People who are having a hard time right now don't think it's fair and I tend to agree at this point.
5- Greg Tarque
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
5Can’t be Canadian Can’t be catholic Can’t have fun Can’t do anything anymore,Some people ruin it for everyone,But seriously they could just use nerf or water guns .Maybe that will be off the market too , but you can get a hand gun pretty easy now in Canada.Never ever was getting real guns easy in Canada but for some reason it is now , and where do they come from?
32- Sylvi red
LETTER: Mayor and council aren't volunteers and are underpaid.
28These elected official knew their responsibilities when they went into the jobs and what the compensation was, so they are well looked after. Appears a lot of them are there just for their recognition, etc.
9- Alarmforce
LETTER: Council pay shouldn't rise more than union increases
12The leaders are accountable every 4 years in elections. Would you hold all the union members to the same standard where union members only get raises after their performance has been evaluated every year? Would you also ask those same union members to campaign for their job every 4 years and risk losing it? You mention that several councillors own local businesses and have influenced zoning/permits that have helped them. Please name them and which zoning/permits they influenced in their favour. I dont anticipate you actually following through by providing actual proof of your statements because it sounds like coffee shop garbage.
25- Johnathan Simkins
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
25Jenn: actually, under the law, if presented as such, then yes, it is.
11- Ludewigs
Pride parade cancelled, festival will go ahead
12That’s a bummer.
23- lookatallthefacts
