Tag: Highway 17

NPI says 2+1 best fit for expanding most northern highways

Community Hilary Hilton -
The three lane roads include a regular passing lane that changes direction every few kilometres, and is separated by a median. Officials say based on available evidence, highway twinning would be a reasonable investment on only four segments of the Highway 11-17 corridor.

FONOM welcomes PM’s commitment to work with province on northern highways

Regional Andrew Mendler -
The Prime Minister was questioned about highway safety, twinning and expansion of northern roads at an announcement in Thunder Bay.

Northern groups say commercial truck concerns echoed in Auditor General’s report 

Regional Andrew Mendler -
The report identified gaps in commercial driver training oversight, inconsistent testing standards, and opportunities to strengthen inspection and enforcement.

New FONOM proposal calls on province, feds to upgrade HWY 11 and 17

News Andrew Mendler -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is leading a proposal that would upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to...

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Two Australian exchange students in need of host families in Parry Sound

Community
Officials say two Australians, one in Grade 10, and another in Grade 11, will becoming to Parry Sound from Nov. 7 to January 30.

Council approves crossing guard for Isabella-Gibson Street intersection

Town of Parry Sound
Council approved a staff recommendation at a meeting on Oct. 6, following a report from Manager of Bylaw Enforcement Zach Emberson.

Municipal election voting opens Oct. 14

Municipal News
The online and telephone voting period opens at 10 a.m. and runs until Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

OPP
Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

Parry Sound included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Regional
Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.  
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