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LETTER: Mayor Boshcoff’s “feelings over facts” approach harms us all

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You have written a thoughtful letter but you have fallen into the same issue that you accuse the mayor - not interested in the truth and propelled by emotions. Several of the statements you make are not supported by facts, but rather reflect your opinion. While safe supply cities in North America show a reduced opioid mortality, they also show higher property and violent crime rates, and lower property values in areas where safe supply and consumption sites are located. Further the Mayor has not suggested locking up drug users but rather has consistently advocated for more drug and alcohol treatment facilities to support those trapped by addiction. I do like to see people’s opinions to issues facing our community, but it is a disservice to state opinion as fact just to push an agenda.

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City identifies a new site for shelter village

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That location is right beside the waterway where countless individuals have had to be rescued. This seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Surely there is a safer location to place the City’s planned village?

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Circle K reports more than $200,000 in losses from crime in Thunder Bay

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Here is a local business telling the police board that crime is increasing and they are facing tremendous losses, and the police board responds with put in a pass through window and get some health and safety training for your staff. It’s time to approach out law enforcement and crime prevention differently in Thunder Bay. What we have been doing isn’t working, and criminals know there is little to no chance of getting caught and being prosecuted. If nothing changes in how we approach crime things will keep getting worse.

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Over 100 people are still living in tents this winter

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Isn’t this the same group that just said they don’t need $300,000 from dssab and they are just going to advocate instead of helping the homeless? Please don’t preach for others to do something when you just gave up on the same thing.

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Art gallery price tag balloons to $75 million

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This is not a surprise nor unexpected. There was never a fixed rate contract to build this Taj Mahal and once they started building the games begun. More cost and more delays. And the tax payer is left to foot the bill. The art gallery staff is not capable of delivering on this type of project and city council was foolish to think this would work out well. Both parties are to blame. Now watch what happens with the fancy new soccer complex and you will see exactly the same thing happen.

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Trump ends trade talks with Canada

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It seems pretty clear that Trump will do whatever he wants no matter who it hurts. He continues to try and destroy Canada's economy with his tariffs and rhetoric. Please, all Canadians, please do not go vacation in the US. Do not buy their products on Amazon. Do not choose American products over Canadian products in the grocery store. Do not support a totalitarian regime bent on destroying our way of life. We can all do our part to fight back.

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Art gallery head 'alarmed' by comments from city councillors

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So your feelings are hurt because some councillors are concerned that you have spent way more money than you have? And you are asking for more? And the building is nowhere close to being on schedule? And then you have the audacity to say the building is a gift to the community that the gallery is happy to make?? The whole city is questioning your management of this project.

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Crowd rallies to demand action on housing crisis

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So the people from legal aid, who are paid from our tax dollars, are asking the government to use more of our tax dollars to make more housing for people who receive our tax dollars. Maybe we can stop funding legal aid and use those tax dollars instead. There is only so much tax payers can give!

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City waits for cost estimates for James Whalen tug salvage options

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Time to cut losses and move on. Sell it for scrap and that can help pay for some of the sunk costs.

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Local organization gets $1M more to help keep people housed

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An extra $1 million for currently funded projects? And the money needs to be spent by March 31? It seems they are just throwing money away without a plan or outcome. Shouldn’t there be some oversight to this? This seems like a big waste.

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Compassion for homeless underway 'with few resources'

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One suggestion some have proposed is that the city dedicate 1 or 2 community centers to provide for indoor spaces for people who are homeless. They would be warm/cool and dry and have access to indoor washroom facilities. Support organizations would still visit and provide caring options. Some would progress into appropriate housing with supports but for those who choose not too they would still be safer than in a tent by the road. I’m sure many groups would support this and aim their funding in this direction. What do others think?

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'We don't really have any other option' than to support the art gallery, city councillor says

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There is no acceptance of any responsibility by anyone involved in this mess. The project is almost 50% over budget and it’s only 30% complete. It will almost certainly keep rising in costs before it is complete. And Ch’ng says this is good for the city? The entire Art Gallery board should be fired and an administrator appointed to finish this project on budget. They are in way over their heads on this. And no accountability.

Marina pedestrian overpass to close overnight

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Another example of how the city takes away a public resource that 98% of the community uses responsibly because of the 2% who can’t live within the rules. It’s time to clean out this city of those who are a danger to the good people of Thunder Bay. Start enforcing and protecting.

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Multi-agency police squad has apprehended 100 wanted offenders

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Thank you to the ROPE squad for clearing the streets of repeat criminals who have repeatedly broke release conditions and generally have no respect for the laws of society. It is fantastic that law enforcement is working together, across jurisdictions, to benefit from intelligence, contacts and resources. My hat is off to each of you, with great respect for the Jo you are doing.

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Residents claim McIvor Court is getting worse

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I have a family member who lives in social housing, not this building. I visit every week and I can say that some of the people who live there need to be in an institution. They walk around swearing at other people, leave their garbage outside their door in the hall way and constantly ask for cigarettes. It is not the fault of the staff who work there but some of the people who live there that makes things bad. There needs to be other places to put people who are clearly troubled.

Stunt driving incident leads to several other charges

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Maybe you missed the part of the article where it said he had no insurance, outstanding fines and a fraudulent license plate. Thanks to the OPP for nabbing this loser. Now let’s have the courts do their part and give him some consequences.

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City recommends three designated encampment sites

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When does this stop? The city pushed through a plan to build cabins for the homeless and now they are going to keep tent sites too? There is no planning or leadership in this, just spend and spend. When do the residents of this city get to enjoy the city, instead of giving everything to people who want more and more? Instead of campgrounds and cabins, a hospital facility to deal with addictions and mental health is what is needed.

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Thunder Bay Police Service reports rising PTSD cases

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The system is stacked against our police. They have to play by the rules but the criminals don’t. And when the criminals break the rules they are released with a promise to play by the rules this time. But they don’t. And this goes on and on. No wonder the police feel overwhelmed and under supported.

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Thunder Bay MPP backs call for audit of social housing units

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Gavin has now made several negative comments about the dssab. It seems there is a personal grudge here. The media is not the place to have a spat. Grow up and act appropriately

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'The financial risk is now on the students': Students rally over funding cuts

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Why should the tax payer be responsible to cover 85% of your tuition costs? The college and university systems are already heavily supported by taxpayers. As a student, why are you against having loans to pay for your education? You will graduate, earn money at a job and slowly pay back the loan. Would you expect tax payers to provide you with a grant of 85% to buy a house?

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