I attended the open house put on by the Thunder Bay City Planning Division last night (May 2nd) at the Waverly Resource Library.  There were many maps and displays showing the various aspects of the city plan.

I must admit I was very concerned about the map displaying green spaces.  I found it peculiar the map did not show Williams Bog as being a Provincially Significant Wetland.  When I asked the Planning Department why it was not shown as a PSW they said it was because the Provincially Policy Statement of 2005 where Williams Bog was identified did not apply because the plan had received prior approval.  However, the 2012 report presented to City Council on January 23, 2012 states..."all of the Plan's policies will be reviewed to ensure that they are in keeping with the PPS and reflect the policy direction set by the province."  If they are sincere in this statement, why would they not show the current status of Williams Bog which is a Provincially Significant Wetland!  How would clear evidence that the city was planning to expand into a PSW be viewed by the public in these open houses and workshops?  I would suggest this may be seen unfavorably by the citizens of Thunder Bay.