Thunder Bay – Show ’em or Fold ’em
I see that the Waterfront Development Office/Committee is holding an open house down on the waterfront. The problem is that there is nothing really to look at. The only thing that is remotely close to being finished is Pier 2 and believe me, it isn’t that impressive. I hope that they put price tags on […]
Thunder Bay – Response to Editorial
I am writing in response to your editorial dated Monday October 4, 2010 titled Down On the Waterfront. (see attachment) I do no envy you. You have probably the most difficult job in Thunder Bay; Trying to find something positive to say about the Waterfront Development while ignoring the 400 lb gorilla in the room […]
Thunder Bay – Sound Familiar?
WINNIPEG SUN MAR 18/2006 “A suite deal in the air?” ROSS ROMANIUK A historic Main Street tower could soon enter Winnipeg’s hotel industry — possibly giving the city’s grand old inn on Broadway a little upscale competition. Two prominent developers are considering a hospitality firm’s proposal for a hotel and spa that would transform the […]
Thunder Bay – Jobs
Condominiums and a hotel on our waterfront. Two, maybe three buildings, if sales go well, valued at around $60M. Sounds great but who is going to build them? How many local workers will benefit from this construction? The development consortium is made up of five Companies. 1778691 Ontario Inc which has strong ties to Man-Shield […]
Thunder Bay – To PPP or not to PPP
Having read the agenda for Monday’s City Council Meeting and seen the term Public Private Partnership used to describe the Waterfront Development project, had got me wondering just what that term actually means. I went to the Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships to try and get some answers. This is what I have found. […]
Thunder Bay – Mondays Council Meeting – Update
Today,when asked if council could still vote on Tender 15, even though the work is not covered in February’s Waterfront budget update. (Report No. 2010.024) Mr. J. Hannam, City Clerk initially said that City Council can vote on it. They are a sitting council and that that work is definitely in the waterfront budget. However, […]
Thunder Bay – Monday Council Meeting
Monday, Bova et al ‘s presentation will be ad for hotel and condos. The hotel will not contain a water park as promised by the developer. Wednesday, October 6 will be the day the developer will announce the hotelier. After this, the developer will start advertising for pre-sale of condominiums. This is necessary for the […]
Thunder Bay – Its a matter of respect
I spend several hours a day walking around the city, getting fresh air and exercise. My daily excursions take me all over the north end of the city and sometimes, into the south core. I see things, that on their own, do not look like much of a problem. However, when I see these same […]