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Newspaper
Chronicle Journal
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 2024
Page
5
A waterfront resident reports that new paid parking since June 1 has reduced Marina Park activity. He notes empty lots and lower use of Splash Pad, skate park, and playground, calling the changes a drastic drop in accessibility and questioning council decisions.
A Conmee resident warns that many electric bike riders in Thunder Bay ignore signaling and lane rules, ride on sidewalks, and cut across traffic. He urges a motorized bike safety course and city council action to prevent possible fatal collisions.
Thunder Bay faces urgent skilled trades shortages despite new Skills Development Fund funding. Short term needs demand marketing Thunder Bay as a healthy affordable destination to attract already-qualified tradespeople from elsewhere in Ontario and Canada. John Stephenson SHUNIAH notes housing-warded demand and three to five year training lag.
The article argues Thunder Bay should press Ontario to demolish the former LPH building and remove asbestos, then sell the property to the city for one dollar with conditions. It says the site is not fire safe, fails modern health and accessibility standards, and its power plant prevents energy efficiency, hindering ministry plans for new health or social services. Infrastructure Ontario manages the site and seeks fair value for government properties as taxpayers’ agent.
The newspaper invites original letters up to 300 words and may edit for space style and accuracy. Writers must submit from the Chronicle Journal via email and include full name address and phone number. Submissions should be sent to letters chroniclejournal com without attachments.
The Border Cats drew large crowds at Port Arthur Stadium for 36 games highlighting Port Arthur and Thunder Bay. The season featured 11 agencies overseeing volunteers, 50 50 raffles raising over 47000 with proceeds split between winners and agencies. Boomer mascot energized fans while staff including Sherri James Sherry Sammy and billet coordinators Lori and Emily earned praise for upbeat service and community involvement. See you for 2025.
Betty Franceschetti criticizes city for homeless tent camps in parks drawing tourists away. She claims rats and disease increase, taxpayers subsidize neglect, and calls for removing tents, cleaning areas, and repurposing empty buildings to restore the city’s former beauty.
A reader critiques the nuclear waste plan for high level fuel, noting the IAEA distinction from the UN and blasting assurances on transport safety. The letter questions Ignace's participation, timing of East-West Tie upgrades, and the idea of a single Northwest energy grid, arguing local load and regional power delivery differ from broad claims.
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