'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
'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
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
17If located these students should be arrested and charged, they are not “ kids “. Even if a replica, it is a weapon and a threat
29- Johnny Best
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
27Get the heck out. A replica "WATER GUN" is not a weapon nor threat.
19- JennC12
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
Pride parade cancelled, festival will go ahead
12That’s a bummer.
23- lookatallthefacts
'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
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?
29- Sylvi red
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
22Jenn: actually, under the law, if presented as such, then yes, it is.
11- Ludewigs
Smashing the stigma around homelessness
28I love my neighborhood. There is a lot to love about it. I am a five minute walk from some of the best spots on town… Tilted turret is a great spot… good food, good decor, good vibes, good pinball… Monty’s Joint has cheap pints and live jazz every Friday… the food is good and the band is incredible… Sweet Resilience has the best breakfast sandwiches and they host art classes from time to time… Giorg is the best restaurant in town and Trevor is the best server ever… the food is incredible and the atmosphere is quaint… Gott Cupcakes offer the best selection of sweets and treats… Golden Wok for Vietnamese cuisine… The Red Bicycle has something for everyone… Riccardo is the best barber in town… the list goes on and on… the only thing wrong with my neighborhood is the homeless people… they have no respect for anything and harass anyone on the street… one time this guy followed me home screaming about how I stole his family… we should be doing something for all those great businesses instead
4- RIVA WILD
Crossing the tracks: City eyes rail overpass in new waterfront trail route
27In general the public never felt safe using the Marina Park pedestrian cross over. They never felt safe using the pedestrian bridge on Brown St., nor the subway at Cherry’s Corner. I can’t see this proposed bridge being anymore safe or popular. So just skip developing the trail in this area. Direct pedestrians to follow existing street routes to get around the area in question and save a ton of money. Please!
4- AJordan
'Why are transports still using Dawson Road?' — Police offer answers
12Tax and restrict is what we do . Superior by nature .
19- bush bunny
Emergency crews search grain elevators in missing persons case
28I hope they are found soon , healthy and safe.
2- Rock Manenough
Crossing the tracks: City eyes rail overpass in new waterfront trail route
24Maybe the city should invest more in repairing our depleting roads as a priority rather than looking for new projects
4- Billy will
Senior assassin game sparks weapons call
26Society as a whole is messed up on so many levels.
2- ph
