Free parking relief boosts Thunder Bay downtown business activity
Thunder Bay city council approved a Parking Authority Financial Plan adding two hours of free on street parking citywide and four hours at Marina Park until December 31, 2027. Passport Parking Canada app or pay machines register free time while enforcement monitors spaces. Local business leaders praise the measure for supporting downtown cores and waterfront districts as patios and construction continue.
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Aldo Roberto
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Red Lion
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Parker Canarotto
Lyinq Jourdain
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Sober result in Thunder Bay blitz on Highway 527
Provincial police tested 80 drivers on Highway 527 with all deemed fit to drive amid a provincial enforcement blitz near Thunder Bay. Nearly 500 vehicles were inspected. warnings were issued for offences including improper fish packaging and invasive species rules, plus one angler charged for fish excess. A 61-year-old Thunder Bay man faced a prohibited operation charge and vehicle impoundment for 45 days. Richard Elsey is due in Thunder Bay court July 9.
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Thunder Bay Court
AI seen as asset or risk for farmers expert says
A University of Guelph expert notes artificial intelligence can aid farmers but also pose risks. Rozita Dara, a computer scientist researching smart farming, says reliability and accuracy vary and producers may hesitate to rely heavily on new tech until it proves effective in their specific environment.
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