Reconsider Paid Parking at the Marina Waterfront
A reader urges the city council to revisit metered parking at the Marina imploring they consider impacts on young families and especially physically and mentally challenged residents. The note proposes a one week park employee survey near the splash pad to count users and those with mobility or intellectual challenges before any decision.
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Marina
Port celebrates first saltwater vessel arrival at Thunder Bay
The MV Federal Franklin arrived at 11 12 a m marking the earliest saltwater entry at the Port of Thunder Bay. Captain Rohit Khosla piloted the 34 492-m tonne ship with Capt Sean O Donoghue assisting Canadian pilots and Lakehead Tug Boats on hand for berth positioning. Canpotex and Fedway International Ltd are highlighted for expanding international shipping through Thunder Bay aided by favorable ice conditions.
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Federal Franklin
Thunder Bay
Sean O’donoughue
Rohit Khosla
Thunder Bay Terminals Ltd
Port Offi
Cials
Khosla
Santra
Pat Bushby
Chris Heikkinen
Bushby
Fednar
Canpotex
Saskatoon
Sask
Jyotirmay Santra
Port of Thunder
Diversity of Views in Our Letters Section
The Chronicle-Journal invites readers to submit original letters up to 300 words. Submissions should be exclusive to the paper and may be edited for space and clarity. Include full name, address, and day phone. names and hometowns published. Cite page and date for any articles mentioned.
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Chronicle-Journal
Carbon tax rebate seen as shell game by reader Edwin Kivisto
A Thunder Bay reader argues the carbon tax raises prices by 20 to 30 percent, adds GST, and yields profit for corporations while rebates shrink. He urges a flat five cent per litre tax to fund wind and solar, criticizes bureaucratic refunds, and says the policy inflates living costs.
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Edwin Kivisto
Thunder Bay
Climate policy clash in Canada fuels carbon tax debate
The piece argues the need to curb fossil fuel burning amid heat waves and forest fires, criticizing Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford for opposing a carbon tax. It links tax fairness to income and corporate power, calls for science-backed policy and advisory panels to curb misinformation and ensure eco-friendly leadership.
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Canada
Pierre Poilierre
Ontario
Doug Ford
Poilievre
Conservative Party of Canada
CPC
Europe
Action urged to curb carbon tax debate in Thunder Bay
A reader argues more effort is needed to combat climate change through carbon policy and criticizes premiers' pushback. They question federal spending on pipelines, favor higher carbon tax proceeds directed to renewable energy, and urge Thunder Bay residents to back stronger climate action.
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Alberta
Thunder Bay
Out-of-date sign misleads visitors in Heritage Park area
Reader complains that misdirecting signs point to a defunct James Whalen Tug exhibit at Ka ministiquia River Heritage Park. The rusting Via Rail car remains closed, and no exhibits exist, drawing shame rather than tourism. requests to Parks Department for removal have gone unanswered.
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Kaministiquia River Heritage Park
James Whalen
Via Rail
Parks Department
Make criminals repay damage with work instead of jail
A reader argues for a system that makes offenders perform manual labor at minimum wage to cover property damage from crimes. He proposes separate work crews, road work, and long repayment periods to deter crime and improve streets, even if it takes a lifetime.
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Canada
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