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Chronicle Journal

Location

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 2024

Page

3

Agarwal loses bid to hike marina parking passes

Thunder Bay council debates new paid parking at Marina Park starting June 1 with four hour passes at 80 and full day at 140. Councillor Rajni Agarwal urges higher rates, proposing 210 for all day to top the parkade, but her amendment fails in a tie.

Agarwal Thunder Bay Marina Park Red River Coun Michael Zussino Council

Marathon port revival moves forward with cross‑border partnership

Optimism grows as Marathon plans to revive its port with QSL in Quebec and the Bigtigon Nishnaabeg First Nation. A March 8 groundbreaking on the brownfield site aims to support Peninsula Harbour dredging and a planned first ship in 2024, boosting local jobs and North Shore supply chains.

Marathon QSL Bigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation Marathon Pulp Sault Ste. Marie Thunder Bay Rick Dumas Peninsula Harbour Dumas Daryl Skwarchinski Fedner Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Generation Pgm Terrace Bay AV Terrace Bay North Shore Bigtigong Nishnaabeg Port Authority Corporation Board of Directors Gino Becerra Becerra Ontario Harvest Spirit

Checkpoint curbing lawbreaking at White Lake by First Nation

Netmizaagga mig Nishnaabeg First Nation has set up a White Lake checkpoint to curb illegal netting during the walleye spawning season. Chief Louis Kwissina says fishing is allowed with sustainable, respectful practices, and the checkpoint will run at least two more weeks amid calls for MNRF action. Community members from neighboring First Nations and local municipalities attended a May 2 demonstration in support.

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation White Lake Louis Kwissina Lake Huron Kwissina Kwissiwa Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry MNRF Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Netmizaaggamig Duncan Michano Bigtigong Nishnaabeg

Security concerns rise as council debates in person meetings

A municipal survey questions returning to in person sessions and council security costs with six spectator limit. Respondents criticise $150 fee for six attendees and call for transparency on threats while some support online format and others demand a byelection if harassment continues. Police attended last summer during a budget protest without arrests.

Wright

Thunder Bay area transit work causes long delays and closures

Motorists face lane restrictions as Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway undergo traffic signal and underground infrastructure upgrades. Full intersection closures planned overnight May 28 to June 3 and June 25 to 26, with completion anticipated in late June if weather cooperates. partial closures will occur over several weeks starting Tuesday. A Montreal man, Dung Cao, 49, is charged after a stolen vehicle pursuit in Dryden. he faces multiple charges including assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest, with court in Dryden scheduled.

Thunder Bay Memorial Avenue Harbour Expressway Dryden Ignace Opp Highway 17 Dryden Opp Dung Cao

Hit the Brakes Not Us Campaign Urges Slower Driving

Synergy North in Thunder Bay appeals to drivers to slow down in work zones. Interim VP Amy Kembel says traffic is the top uncontrollable hazard for crews and the campaign aims to save lives. A video shows hazards from fast moving vehicles to stress caution near roadside crews.

Synergy North Thunder Bay Amy Kembel Kembel

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