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Tribunal refuses landlord's request to evict a tenant
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21The owner failed to show his intention of occupying the unit. Very straightforward case but a waste of time and taxpayers money.
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New signalized pedestrian crossings are now in operation
TBNewsWatch 25Good to see the crossing at Red River. Many seniors reside in the towers there and this will assist them. I wonder how many of the 113 crossing happen to be teens from Hamm High? Will they use the lights? I saw someone almost get hit at the Water St roundabout the other day. He did not use the lights and the driver of the truck had to swerve quickly. Use the lights! Drivers can proceed once the pedestrian has crossed, you don't have to sit there.
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Crowd rallies to demand action on housing crisis
TBNewsWatch 20No, it will not. The number of folks on the DSSAB wait list alone would eat up that number in no time. DSSAB has contracters for the work. Have you tried to get a contracter to your home any time lately? Do they need to change the way contracts are awarded? Maybe?Beyond that, the gangs and drug epidemic issue needs to be dealt with in city buildings. That, sadly, is easier said than done. The province walked away from affordable housing during the Harris years. The issue has now come to roost and the need has never been clearer.
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Police holding scene outside Hodder Tavern
TBNewsWatch 22Maybe the families don't want names released?
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City seeks $400K to save recycling depots from '11th hour' closure
TBNewsWatch 9TBAG's pipe dream gallery is way too expensive, but this is an unfair comparison. They have done a lot of fundraising (obviously not enough and were blind about over-all costs), which is what non-profits do. This is not about a non- profit, rather it is a for profit business giving an "11th hour" ultimatum. We recycle as much as we can and would hate to lose the north side site, but please, this is the wrong place to grind that axe.
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Thunder Bay woman wins $50K scholarship recognizing leadership
TBNewsWatch 13How sad people give down votes for congratulatory comments here. Proof that misogyny is alive and well here in Thunder Bay.
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Art gallery head 'alarmed' by comments from city councillors
TBNewsWatch 17It's going to be a bumpy road to get this finished, just like most roads in this city. Sure, a new gallery was needed, and those interested in the fine arts in the city have known this for many years. The facility located at the College has been inadequate for a long time, with major humidity issues literally destroying some important works, including major names in the Aboriginal art world. This project was ill-conceived though, way too big, way too ambitious. At this point, a needed infusion of cash is needed to complete it. Who has that cash? Not the tax payers of TBay.
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Local residents protest against tenancy reform bill
TBNewsWatch 5One very simple way tenants can avoid non payment is to have rent payed via direct deposit to the landlord on the day their payment comes in, regardless of the source of income. Any landlord who refuses this option (and some do) should give their head a shake.
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'Anti-woke' comedian's show at Thunder Bay Community Auditorium cancelled
TBNewsWatch 10This situation seems to be very reflective of the times we live in and the power of social media. On the one hand he gained an audience, on the other, he has gained the attention of those who oppose his brand of humour. Do you ever make an "off colour" joke in private, even though you know it would be offensive in the outside world? Is this concert a case of, "well this is behind closed doors" (ie;the venue)? Does either situation warrant on-going abuse towards a group, either in public or in private? One response may be "grow up, its a joke", another response may be "grow up, it's not the 1950's". Public put downs of a marginalized group is not OK in today's world. I do ask this though: When has comedy ever be "clean"? I also wonder what private jokes are made by those offended by this guy? I am reminded of Tipper Gore Vs. Frank Zappa. If you don't know it, look it up.
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Vance Chapman the city's top-ranked school: report
TBNewsWatch 9Nice to see a Public Education System school doing well. Congratulations to all the staff at Vance.
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Support group seeks declaration of State of Emergency over homelessness
TBNewsWatchReally? Did you call around to find out? I think that if you did, you'll find very few available beds.
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Controversial entertainer finds a new venue in Thunder Bay
TBNewsWatch 4Anyone who doesn't like this kind of humour better not watch Eddie Murphy's early stand up stuff.
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Hoito restaurant opens new location in Goods & Co. Market
TBNewsWatch 1Somewhat related: If/when the Hoito gets rebuilt, I strongly believe the design should be as close to the original as possible and designed by a Finn. It seems this will be a long way off though. Good luck at the Country Market, nice to know some of the same cooks have returned.
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Elevator outage leaves seniors stranded for hours
TBNewsWatch 4I've been in one of the units when it was McKellar Place and it seemed very nice. Elevators do break down and it takes time for repairs. It does sound like there may be other quality of care issues. Who are they accountable to?
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'Keep gas meters and vents clear of snow,' gas company says
TBNewsWatch 5It is better that way as you generally cannot park over a gas line.
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Thunder Bay woman wins $50K scholarship recognizing leadership
TBNewsWatch 1Thunder Bay or not, it is still a misogynyst act.
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New signalized pedestrian crossings are now in operation
TBNewsWatch 4It's just amazing that so many people here are stuck in thinking motorists should rule the world. I'd like to see some of these folks try driving in a city such as downtown Toronto where a pedestrian at a designated crosswalk simply has to stick there arm out to signal vehicles to stop. There is no lights at all. Yes, people have to make sure vehicles do stop before stepping onto the road, but guess what, they do.
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City launches new parking zones
TBNewsWatch 5Please keep the coin option.
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada
TBNewsWatch 2In that photo, he looks like El Duce.
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Fundraising campaign launches for indoor turf facility
TBNewsWatch 5A few generations ago, citizens wanted a hockey arena. Fundraising was started, as history will show, well before any level of goverment support was asked for. The public responded, money was raised and then, and only then, goverment was approached. Having proven significant public support for the project, they agreed to kick in. This is the history of FWG.
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