Thunder Bay – Mostly Retirees? So What?
About 100 people attended a meeting called by the Concerned Taxpayers Tuesday. Mostly retirees they were largely opposed to building an event centre, especially downtown — a requirement for senior government funding. – Chronicle Journal Editorial March 13, 2014 Mostly retirees? You mean seniors? I know lots of seniors that still work so, […]
Thunder Bay – Just Lay Back And Enjoy It.
A photo of Mayor Keith Hobbs addressing the Concerned Taxpayers of Thunder Bay meeting last night. His message was the standard Commisso written mantra he has been repeating to whoever may be listening. Resisting is futile. The Event Centre and Convention Centre is going to happen whether you like it or not so you […]
Thunder Bay – Family Spat or An Abusive Relationship?
Why did the City of Thunder Bay not do this in the first place? When the report was released, Commisso and company could have chosen to admit that there are differences in interpreting the BMA Study data. Commisso and company could have said that they would meet with the Chamber of Commerce and the report […]
Thunder Bay – Increased Tax Base….Not
Existing taxpayers will be called upon to fund $3.4 million of the additional $5.5 million, with the remainder coming from a growth in the overall tax base. “The growth in the city’s tax base in 2013, and the resulting new taxation revenue, will contribute about $2.1 million of the proposed increase in the 2014 tax […]
Thunder Bay – Bleeding Them Dry 2
Now, as part of the 2014 budget, Tbaytel wants the city to borrow $10 million so Tbaytel can upgrade some of its capital infrastructure. Oh yes…city finances are all under control. Nothing to see here…move along everyone.
Thunder Bay – Don’t Think. Just Drink
Have a drink and all your property tax worries and questions about the city’s fiscal future will all go away. Ahhhhh..ignorance is bliss!! I understand that City Council drinks for free. Previous post here
Thunder Bay – Facts…Never Let Them Get In The Way Of A Good Piece Of Propaganda.
The City of Thunder Bay has been presented a model of a ship that bears its name. Is that true? Is the Chronicle Journal telling its readers the truth? The following is the Canada Steamship Lines press release from last August 7. Do you see the City of Thunder Bay mentioned anywhere in the news […]
Thunder Bay – Lowest Bidder Blues
Been to lots of these open houses and found that public input rarely matters. Open houses are simply requirements of the study process. We pay for the consultants to hold them. I don’t go to open houses any longer because I believe it is a complete waste of my time. I am more interested in […]
Thunder Bay – When What Goes Up Goes Down
Funny, the City of Thunder Bay only started to question MPAC’s methods when Resolute’s assessment went down. Never when assessments went up. Up is good. Down is bad. Now the City of Thunder Bay’s Public Relations department aka Chronicle Journal is trying to garner some sympathy for our poor, poor City Administration. A property […]
Thunder Bay – Whore Today – Gone Tomorrow
The triumph of common sense Thursday, January 2, 2014 AS we enter a new year there are signs that 2014 may witness the triumph of common sense. At all levels of society there are people forging practices that defy the bad habits of avoidance, obfuscation and outright nonsense. It is as if the pendulum swung […]