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Newspaper
Chronicle Journal
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 18, 2024
Page
5
The United Way of Thunder Bay and Literacy Northwest host Living on the Edge on May 29 at Urban Abbey. Attendees experience a two to three hour poverty simulation, with family units, a debrief, and a lunch included, for a $25 fee.
Karen Rooney argues that federal and Ontario subsidies for EVs and batteries amount to billions, benefiting Honda and others while Canadians face high prices and limited rebates. She notes slow production, weak charging networks, and dwindling incentives for heat pumps and efficient furnaces, calling for taxpayer relief.
The Chronicle Journal invites diverse views in its letters forum, noting that letters under 300 words take priority and may be edited for space and accuracy. Authors must submit original work exclusive to the Chronicle Journal with page and date citations for articles mentioned, including full name, address, and daytime phone. only names and hometowns are published.
A provincial day of action on litter promotes greener environments. The author cites EcoSuperior event turnout and urges Thunder Bay to require drive-thru restaurants to provide accessible garbage bins to capture single use packaging waste and curb roadside litter.
Residents of Thunder Bay and area plan a town hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Oliver Road Community Centre to discuss provincial strong mayor powers. Councillors voted 9-4 against the measure and two deputations were denied. A presentation and Q and A will follow to raise awareness of potential impacts on democracy.
Citizens decry proposed parking charges at Marina Park and urge fees at all city facilities including Centennial Park, Trowbridge Falls, Chapples Park, Vickers Park, Terry Fox Lookout, arenas, and sports venues. They claim years of tax and maintenance payments justify no extra charges and warn of a negative message to visitors.
Thunder Bay Public Library proposes a central library while retaining four branches Waverley and Mary J L Black libraries. This plan cites mall spaces as accessible community hubs and notes current branches lack space and modernization needing a core infrastructure boost.
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