Ontario Community Newspapers

Terrace Bay News, 5 Mar 1991, p. 12

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Shopping? Site Seeing? Fishing? Find comfort at continued from page 5 Cornwall, which is why I favour the little-talked-about Hawkesbury to Windsor rail link so that when the train goes though Cornwall, it's hit- ting a top speed of 150 M.P.H. with the blinds down.) It seems to me that the big plus of Quebec's separation Paradise Motel * Very clean rooms at Budget rates * Close to all major attractions * Variety of family restaurants within one block 2 Picnic Area lies in the environment. With Reservations - phone ahead Quebec gone, we can elimi- (807) 475-8628 nate thousands of highly-toxic, waste particles being housed in Hull, Quebec and holding down government jobs across the border in Ottawa. In any endeavor, be it politi- cal separation or economic depression, in which the end result is the large scale erasure of civil servants I say: "Where do I sign?". I don't so much Rhonda & Steve O'Brien (mgr.) 221 W. Arthur Street (Highway 11 - 17B) Thunder Bay, Ontario Pest SPT want to see civil servants unemployed, as much as I'd like to see them residing in a foreign, and potentially hostile country. Because if Quebec sepa- rates, it goes without saying that no resident of that province would be able to work in Canada. In fact, no Quebec resident would be eligible to run for public office in Canada. And... hey, wait a minute'... if I'm not mistaken or momen- tarily delirious -- WASN'T . BRIAN MULRONEY BORN IN AND IS HE NOT STILL A RESIDENT OF =- BAIECOMEAU, QUEBEC? Think about it. A nation in which Brian Mulroney is law- fully forbidden to run for All the World's a Circus political office. The Canadian dream resur- rected. Who among us cannot be excited by the thought of Canadian Border guards at Pembroke handing out illegal immigration posters with Brian's picture and singing "Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee!" You know, this separation thing may not be such a bad idea after all. : : Most people see it evolving into a bitter and protracted divorce. I'd like to think it could become a very amiable separa- tion, as long as Quebec gets custody of Brian. And if they move quickly enough, we'll waive visitation rights. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES HIGHWAY 17 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Project 'A' - From 1.9 kilometres East of the Township of Schreiber West Limit Easterly for 16.5 kilometres -and- -- Project 'B' - From 0.6 kilometres East of the CP Rail Overhead Structure in the Township of Terrace Bay Easterly for 17.0 kilometres The Ministry of Transportation, has initiated two studies to examine potential improvements to Highway 17 from 1.9 kilometres east of the Township of Schreiber West Limit Easterly for 16.5 kilometres and from 0.6 kilometres east of the CP Rail Overhead Structure in the Township of Terrace Bay easterly for 17.0 kilometres. 'I The proposed work will include the elimination of frost heaves and pavement distortions, improvement to the riding quality of the driving surface and rehabilitation of the shoulders. Realignment of Highway 17 at three separate locations is proposed to improve traffic service and safety on this section of Highway 17. The urban sections in Terrace Bay and Schreiber will be reconstructed and paved. These studies will follow a Class Environmental Assessment process approved for highway projects of this type. Upon completion of the studies, Environmental Study Reports will be available for public viewing. A further public notice will be published at that time. {PROPOSED REALIGNUENTS , | 2 (hd LAKE -- wicHMAY IT MUNICIPAL TWP. : Re S55] sscxrisn SCHREIBER eee 1 - MUNICIPAL TWP. ps \SCHREBER "PM et\ » vf bP 5 ies § Cay LIMITS OF PROJECT 'A' i The Ministry of Transportation is interested in hearing any comments or concerns you or your group may have about these projects. To familiarize you with the proposals and to provide an opportunity to discuss your concerns with Ministry staff, Public Information Centres will be held as follows: March 19, 1991 March 20, 1991 RECREATION CENTRE RECREATION CENTRE SELKIRK STREET 100 LANGWORTHY STREET TERRACE BAY and SCHREIBER 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00. p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You are encouraged to contact Ministry of Transportation staff if you have questions or concerns about these projects. If you believe after consulting with Ministry of Transportation staff, that serious environmental concerns remain unresolved, it is your right to request the project be subject to the formal environmental assessment review and approval process, possibly including a formal public hearing. The decision on your request rests with the Minister of the Environment. Comments and information regarding the study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in meeting requirements under the Environmental Assessment Act. Your comments will be maintained as a public data base and will be kept on file for use during the study and, unless otherwise requested, may be included in study documentation which is made available for public review. Please submit written comments to the following or call collect: Project 'A' ; Mr. D. Babbs, P. Eng. Project Manager representing the Ministry of Transportation c/o Giffels Associates Limited Project 'B' Mr. E. Heinrichs, P. Eng. Project Manager representing the Ministry of Transportation c/o Totten Sims Hubicki Assoc. 30 International Blvd. 30 Dupont Street East Rexdale, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario MOW 5P3 N2J 2G9 1-416-675-5950 * 1-519-886-2160 De plus amples renseignements en francais sont disponibles en composant 1-800-465-5034 poste 2120.

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