Public funds should back private bus operators, not ONTC
North western Ontario resident Jim Bretz argues that crown ONTC subsidies totaling 53.7 million in the latest year should not finance expansion into areas served by Kasper Transportation and other private firms. He warns past losses like Norontair and Compayne's pullout show government-led competition risks, urging NOMA and Ontario to partner with private operators and avoid austerity-era waste. Thunder Bay reflects the stance.
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Northwestern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association
NOMA
Ontario Northland
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission
ONTC
Kasper Transportation
Bearskin Airlines
Norontair
Compayne
Canada
Ontario
U.S
Ialso
Doug Ford
Jim Bretz
Thunder Bay
Parking policy debate hints at Saturday meter hours
James C. MacCallum argues the town’s parking changes fail to address Saturday downtown needs and urges ending Saturday meters at 3 p.m. He notes six-day operation and a single free day, Sunday, and suggests temporary hour cuts will not solve core issues. The piece calls council to heed public feedback before finalizing a remedy.
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Hank You
Ian Pattison
McKellar Ward Cou
Brian Hamilton
Council
James C. MacCallum
Thunder Bay
Parkades Too Costly Subsidies Prompt City Parking Debate
City residents and business owners challenge paid parking in Marina Park and downtown, arguing subsidies fund parkade upkeep. The plan cites over 1 million yearly capital repairs for Victoriaville parkade through 2033, with $5 daily rates and $3 hour rates at Market Square. Authorities urged to reexamine rates and visitor impact.
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Marina Park
Parking Authority
Victoriaville Parkade
Market Square
Victoriaville
Harbour
Thunder Bay parking meters spark citizen backlash
Laments rise over extended street meter hours and downtown fees. Taxpayers accuse city council of harming livelihoods, hurting Marina Park, and favoring big retailers. Calls grow to end metered parking and reclaim the city’s once generous, park filled heart.
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Thunder Bay
Marina Park
Walmart
Vickers Park
Luanne Sutherland
Thunder Bay demands keep Path 525 open against closures
The Canadian Federation of University Women Thunder Bay fights Ontario plan to shut 10 safe consumption sites by March 2025, including Path 525. They warn closures will raise overdoses and public drug use, urging full consultations, a human rights approach, and preservation of life-saving services amid the local overdose crisis.
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Thunder Bay
Ontario
Canadian Federation of University Women
CFUW
Path 525
NorWest
NorWest Community Health Centres
Simpson Street
Stop letting the bad guys win and restore order
A reader urges harsher measures to combat a drug and crime epidemic in the north. They call for voluntary lockups for addicts, armed patrols or expanded police powers, and a deterrence plan to disrupt gang activity, acknowledging addicts while stressing citizen safety and faster action.
Ontario landlord tenant board stirs retirement housing fears
An 82 year old Ottawa area landlord describes harsh rules for renting out rooms and the stress of navigating the Ontario landlord tenant board. She laments deposits limits evictions and tenant disputes complicating a small, affordable rental home. She seeks clearer protections and contract enforcement.
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Aman
Ontario Landlord-Tenant Board
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