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Tribunal refuses landlord's request to evict a tenant
TBNewsWatch
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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Resident alarmed at encampment fire flames '5 or 6 feet high'
TBNewsWatch 37I recently walked through that trail. I spoke with a tenter who was on his way to work. As much as one can empathize with the homeless situation, this is a serious public safety issue.
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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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Teen faces attempted murder charge in Northwood shooting
TBNewsWatch 32Young Offenders Act should not apply for this type of offense.
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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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Arbitrator rules city was entitled to reduce fire truck crew size
TBNewsWatch 17One million/year savings. Meanwhile the city spends like drunken sailors elsewhere.
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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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Mill manager eulogizes final paper reel in Thunder Bay
TBNewsWatch 17A sad day, the consequence of our digital age though. I wonder how our local paper will source product, assuming it did use local newsprint? Along with this site, I do read the local paper.
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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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TB Pulp and Paper axing newsprint division
TBNewsWatch 15This is the impact of digital media, very few people read a newspaper these days.
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A spring election 'won't be instigated by us,' Powlowski says
TBNewsWatch 3I usually don't support the libs, but I did vote for our PM as I saw no-one else who could lead us through what was possibly to come. Time will tell if his personal interests outweigh the country's. The cons are polling well, except for the leader himself. Where are the leaders we need?
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Vance Chapman the city's top-ranked school: report
TBNewsWatch 13Nice to see a Public Education System school doing well. Congratulations to all the staff at Vance.
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Alleged drug kingpin with Thunder Bay ties arrested: reports
TBNewsWatch 6Based on his ethnicity, you may be correct. If he's got a billion, he can join the 'board of peace'.
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‘Incredibly exciting’: Library starts multi-million dollar overhaul
TBNewsWatch 10This sounds great! Libraries are so important to communities, I'm glad our branches have survived. Time for a visit.
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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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Up to 20 centimetres of snow could fall on city
TBNewsWatch 5What, you thought it was spring?
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Resident alarmed at encampment fire flames '5 or 6 feet high'
TBNewsWatch 7Walter, while that is the stereotype, he stated he is not a druggy and looked 'clean'. It is hard to find an affordable place when you don't earn a lot of money. There are many reasons why folks become homeless.
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