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CBC
13 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Thunder Bay's long awaited designated truck route bylaw back before council
Social Sharing Heavy trucks may soon find themselves limited in terms of how they travel through Thunder Bay. The city's long-in-development designated truck route bylaw is going back before council on Monday. The bylaw, if eventually approved by council, would limit transport trucks to specific roads in the city. The proposal would prohibit the trucks from using Highway 102 or Arthur Street; instead, they'd have to use Highway 61 or Highway 11/17, and the Harbour Expressway, Main Street and Island Drive. "Heavy trucks will be able to travel to any delivery destination in the City," the report to council states. "Trucks will be required to traverse as far as practical along the new Designated Truck Route during a trip. They are required to use the shortest possible distance on undesignated [c]ity streets to their end destination while still adhering to the weight restricted streets. Enforcement will be by Thunder Bay Police." Coun. Andrew Foulds noted that council has already approved a designated truck route, but has yet to actually pass the bylaw itself. The bylaw will be presented on Monday, and councillors will debate and make a decision on that at their June 23 meeting. "I have been a supporter of the designated truck route from the very beginning," Foulds said. "I continue to be a supporter of the designated truck route." But, he added, moving truck traffic to Highways 61 and 11/17 won't completely eliminate risk. "Hwy 11/17 is built to a different engineering standard," he said. " This isn't a perfect solution, but for me, the deciding factor was the reducing of risk." Neebing Coun. Greg Johnsen, whose ward has Highway 61 as its eastern border, and includes a large section of Arthur Street West, said the designated truck route bylaw is "well overdue." Concerns over truck traffic on Arthur Street were among the first things he heard when he was elected to council, Johnsen said. "But I would suggest that this isn't just an Arthur Street or Dawson Road, issue or ward issue," he said. "This is a City of Thunder Bay issue." "We have a highway out there that the province has bought and paid for, if you will," Johnsen said. "The highway structure is set up to to deal with these heavy trucks." "It makes more sense to put this on a roadway that can handle it." The bylaw is not without opposition, however. Surrounding townships and municipalities have all submitted written statements opposing the bylaw. "On behalf of Council, I am writing to express our firm opposition to the proposed bylaw scheduled for consideration on June 23rd, which would prohibit trucks from accessing Highway 102 and divert transport trucks to Highway 11/17 ," Oliver Paipoonge Mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis wrote. "This diversion would significantly impact rural municipalities along the route, including the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge, particularly the Village of Kakabeka Falls, where there is an elementary school and a senior's home." More trucks through Kakabeka Kloosterhuis stated that a traffic study done in April 2018 revealed an average of 869 "heavy trucks" used Highway 102 each day. A second study done a year later showed an average of 758 heavy trucks used Highway 11/17 in Kakabeka Falls each day. "This data clearly demonstrates the city's diversion of truck traffic will double the number of heavy trucks traveling on Highway 11/17 through Kakabeka Falls," she stated. Conmee Mayor Sheila Maxwell said her community is also concerned about the increase in truck traffic should the bylaw pass. "The problem is we have always had the long loads, the chip drivers, the log drivers, delivery trucks, wide loads, hazardous loads, they've always come through our township because it's a flatter route," she said. "That village is also very, very busy." "Summertime, it's tourists, it's campers, it's hard for us locals even go into businesses, to get out onto the highway," she said. "Plus the school buses have a hard time getting out with the kids." 'It's not the road itself' Maxwell said there are other issues when it comes to highway safety and transport trucks in the area. "It's not the road itself," she said. "It's the drivers that don't have the proper training, or the companies that are pushing them, or it's the vehicles." "Directing that traffic through our municipalities, it's not the answer." Maxwell said the proposed Shabaqua Extension would address many of the concerns the surrounding townships have, as it would provide a route for trucks that don't travel through places like Conmee or Kakabeka. "The overall extension will connect Thunder Bay to Shabaqua and is part of the Ontario Highways Program," a Ministry of Transportation spokesperson said in an email to CBC News. "The Preliminary Design assignment for the first section of the Shabaqua Extension, from Thunder Bay to Kakabeka Falls, was recently awarded to WSP. Work on the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment will begin in the coming weeks." "As the preliminary design progresses, construction timing and scheduling details will be developed." McIntyre Coun. Albert Aiello, who's in favour of the designated truck route, said population density along and around Highway 102 is growing. And the trucking industry itself has changed over the years, as well, he said. "The vehicles are lot bigger, they're heavier, they can travel faster, they're automatic," he said. "Things have changed. And I think we need to change."
Courier-Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Boys Night Out secures trainer Matt Dunn his 39th Highway victory at Rosehill after 46-week drought
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Leading country trainer Matt Dunn ended a 46-week drought Highway drought when Boys Night Out made light work of his opposition at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Dunn, the state's most successful Highway Handicap-winning trainer, last won one when Cranky Harry saluted at Royal Randwick on July 13 last year. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Boys Night Out's 1500m win was Dunn's 39th Highway victory and winning jockey Aaron Bullock said the four-year-old gelding has bigger things ahead. 'It's not often you get one that's a standout in a Highway but today I was confident that was the case,' Bullock said. 'He was dynamite. He's better than a Highway horse.' Bullock's only concern during Saturday's contest was a foreign object being carried by Anna Roper aboard Straight Fire. 'In the early stages Anna (Roper) crossed me with the towel flapping all over the joint,' he said. 'She must have forgotten to get rid of it before the race and it wasn't until after we'd gone about 400m, when luckily she'd crossed me and gone down to the fence, that the towel went flying.' Boys Night Out made use of barrier two, never further than a few horses off the speed before being eased out into clear running from the top of the straight and the race was quickly put to bed. The son of Nay Nay Never (USA) started the $2.80 favourite and defeated My Last Hooray ($13) by 3¾ lengths with the $3.20 second favourite Warrior For Peace a half-length back in third. 'Soft draws always help and I was able to put him into the perfect spot, he got into lovely rhythm and I was saying 'woo boy' at the corner,' Bulloch said. 'He was getting through the ground really easily and it was a case of going at the right time and in the end it didn't matter because he had plenty on them.' Originally published as Boys Night Out secures trainer Matt Dunn his 39th Highway victory at Rosehill after 46-week drought
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First Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Ahead of 'Housefull 5' trailer, Sajid Nadiadwala unveils new logo of his production house to commemorate its 75 years
Over the years Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has given some cinematic gems like Judwaa, Mujse Shaadi Karoge, Highway, Tamashaa, Super 30 national-award winning film Chhichhore, Housefull which is now in its fifth installment. read more Over the generations, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has nurtured the vision, bringing unmatched entertainment to life through stories that span genres, emotions, and generations. The journey was started by Abdul Karim Nadiadwala (Grandfather) later Sulieman Nadiadwala (Father) took over and now elevating the dream to global celebration of Indian films, the third generation of Nadiadwalas, Sajid Nadiadwala (Grandson) celebrates this iconic milestone announcing the unveiling the fresh logo of the production house. Speaking on the milestone, Sajid Nadiadwala shares, 'I am grateful for all the love the audiences, actors, and the industry have given to Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment over the years. My team at NGE, many of whom have been with me for years, play a crucial role in this journey—and I'm proud to walk this path with them. At Nadiadwala Grandson, we remain committed to creating quality cinema that entertains, inspires, and stays with you. This new chapter is not just about celebrating 75 years, but also about honouring the roots that shaped us and the stories we continue to tell. We are excited for what lies ahead, with Housefull 5, Baaghi 4, the untitled Shahid–Triptii project, and many more currently in development.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Over the years Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has given some cinematic gems like Judwaa, Mujse Shaadi Karoge, Highway, Tamashaa, Super 30 national-award winning film Chhichhore, Housefull which is now in its fifth installment. The logo retains the iconic silhouette of the grandfather lifting the grandson and holding his hands, symbolizing the generational bond and storytelling tradition that NGE has fostered over the decades. Set against a cosmic backdrop, with '75 years' at the center surrounded by a golden halo that signifies timelessness. Sajid Nadiadwala has collaborated with the biggest stars from Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and many more creating consistent blockbusters. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment stands tall as the only production house to have four major theatrical releases this year without collaborating with any other studios. Under the leadership of Sajid Nadiadwala the production house has grown into a true cinematic institution, continually evolving with the times.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt Drops Special Birthday Note For ‘Most Generous Person' Karan Johar
Last Updated: While Alia could not be a part of the celebration due to her work commitments, she shared a heartfelt note for the filmmaker. Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar undoubtedly share a strong bond over the years. On Karan 's birthday this year, while Alia could not be a part of the celebration due to her work commitments, she shared a heartfelt note for the filmmaker. A candid photo of them from an event accompanied the message. Alia and Karan could be seen smiling and having a fun conversation in the picture. Alia looked stunning in a dazzling silver gown with mehendi on her hands, suggesting it was a wedding event they both attended. On the other hand, Karan sported a chic black sequin jacket. In the note, she wrote, 'To the most generous person I know.. I love you.. happy birthday K.. so much fomo not being with you todayyy @karanjohar." Alia was most recently in France to attend the Cannes Film Festival. Karan Johar launched Alia Bhatt into Bollywood with Student of the Year in 2012, and since then, they have collaborated on several hit projects. Some days back, Karan had spoken out in favour of Alia, addressing the ongoing nepotism comments for the actress. Karan has frequently been accused of supporting her since she is Mahesh Bhatt's daughter and helping her advance her career. In a new interview with Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus, Karan said, 'Have you seen Highway? Have you seen Udta Punjab? Have you seen Raazi? Have you seen Gangubai? Just see her movies. If you are still calling her a nepo kid, then you've got to be the most idiotic person on this planet. And no one can help you." On the work front, Karan Johar's most recent production was Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, which starred Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in major parts. The film, which opened in theatres on April 18, has done well at the box office. Next, Karan is also set to produce the sequel to Dhadak which will star Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Alia Bhatt was last seen in Jigra and her fans are eagerly waiting for her spy action thriller Alpha with Sharvari. First Published: May 26, 2025, 09:13 IST
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saree is a vibe
Gucci saree Swarovski crystals Alia Bhatt continues to stun everyone with her breathtakingly beautiful looks at Cannes 2025. After striking in a Schiaparelli cream gown and sizzling in a shimmery one, the Bollywood diva makes a statement in the first-everat the closing unique saree was soaked in, and her minimal make-up well complemented her gorgeous ensemble. Alia made a breathtaking debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Friday. Decked up in a Schiaparelli cream gown, the 'Highway' actor stole everyone's attention with her look. She walked the iconic red carpet in an off-shoulder outfit made in ecru Chantilly lace, with organza and enamel flowers embroidered on the custom soft nude bodycon version, which was elevated with tulle ruffles at the hem, received a thumbs up from fashionistas. Alia was styled by Rhea Kapoor. She styled her hair in a neat bun with edges in a unique pattern. For the makeup, she kept it shiny and radiant.
