From: Darren D. MacDonald, thenorthbaybay.ca
NORTH BAY — The new North Bay City Council has set rules on how snow will be cleared from roads.
Councillor Grey Terrence, Chair of Engineering, Public Works and Environmental Services, issued a news release early Tuesday morning entitled “When It Snows (Every Man, Woman and Child for Themselves).”
“In previous years North Bay has had issues with snow removal,” reads the release. “Many towns in the north deals with these issues – they are not unique to North Bay.”
“Thunder Bay has been playing with many ideas, but I am proud to announce that North Bay will be the first to act: therefore, as of now, North Bay will no longer clear any snow off the roads.”
“Instead, we are declaring that all North Bay streets are now to be considered a ‘No-Man’s Land,’ much like the sidewalks were last year.”
The 12 page news release includes a section for future procedures, which was just left blank.
Reactions
Mayor Al McDonald is outraged.
“This is unacceptable!” railed McDonald. “They are ceasing ALL snow plow activity?! That includes plowing roads linking city council members directly to city hall. Personally, I don’t care what they do to citizens, but to mess with my roads? Unacceptable!”
While no doubt many will see this as a set back and an endangerment of the public, some locals are viewing this as an opportunity.
“With no one plowing the roads, it’s the perfect chance for us to take advantage,” says David Ryan, de facto leader of a rebel group of snow plowers titled The New Plow Order. “We’ll be going from house to house collecting some — uh, road clearance ‘donations’.”
“And that’s what it is, donations. While donations are optional, they are strongly encouraged. You get me? It’s important that you get me.”
As the snow falls, citizens can only wait and see what will happen. The Farmers Almanac predicts average temperature and above average snowfall so stock up on canned foods and prepare.
More on this story, as we work from home in fear.
Have you thought about people that have walkers that they use to get around. Is the city council gonna buy me a new one if mine breaks cause of you lazy ass idea. Yes I am outraged.
This is the stupidest shit ice read about this town yet.
That would be putting everyone in jeopardy think of all the elderly and children who need to get places as well as emergency response vehicles going to save lives or even peoples homes come on 5hink with your heads not your wallets for a change
This has got to be a joke, how is it even legal for them to do this. And for MCDonald to only care because it will also affect the roads he has to drive on shows a lot about him. This will affect EVERYTHING!
The is ignorant and people need to be doing their jobs . This is an outrage how are buses supposed to get around the city? How are kids supposed to get to and from school? What are you as city council doing to fix this issue? More and more people will become unemployed due to the situation you people need to get your acts together and plow the roads and all roads surrounding nippising area including North bay so do your jobs or have things fall on you
Too bad they won’t let ATV’s on the road. Much safer and insured unlike E- bikes. Don’t get me wrong I had an E- bike and I would feel much safer on my ATV on the road. They keep up with traffic and helmet and insurance like a motorcycle. I’m not sure what the problem is.
Did McDonald say he didn’t care about the citizens roads?
Really is this a hoax????
Oh my Godi dont even live there and I feel sorry for the people
What about the people who can’t get out and shovel it plow their driveways..this pathetic..when peoples tax dollars are not used for what they should be used for
I hope that if something happens or accidents.
Even deaths occur from this..they sue your asses
what the hell are we paying taxes for get the fuck out there and do your job’s.
So I guess snowmobiles will be what you need to get around in north bay
So I guess snowmobiles will be what you need to get around in north bay
Totally ridiculous, what’s going to happen when emergency issues occur??
Who will be held liable??
If the roads aren’t going to be plowed and we get into accidents we will be coming after the city
Well the first accident I am in I will be suing the city if north bay and racking in a hefty amount of cash. Dummies move ever. So now more people lose their jobs. Way to go North bay and you elected this asshole.
Can you say accidents galor which equals a crap load of law suits. I love are mayors comment. He is only worried about council and him being able to get to city hall and screw the citizines. As long as mayor and council get to city hall. What about the citizines safty. And the safty of our children. Im so glad im leaving this city. No wonder no one wants to live here any more. I think r mayor needs to rethink his priorits out
So in other words the city will shut down for the winter? How will kids get to school or even adults in college / university paying huge money yet can’t even get there? How will business’s stay open if no one can access them? Emergency response crews? Way to just drop the mic once the snow falls north Bay. This is almost as bad as the “raccoon fighting ring” at least that was a joke. Call yourselves Canadian. Pft. Shame.
You guys realize that this whole site is a joke right!? It’s literally written at the bottom of the webpage.
If this is true which i think it’s snot….. everyone withhold your taxes and hire out your own personal snow man ☃️( pardon the pun) ???? to clean your driveways and streets in the neighbourhood …. The mayor and aldermen and women will NOT be getting paid this winter and that money will assist with snow removal before the tax payers money will be touched.
Thank You
Jeffrey Osborne ?
You fucking idiots commenting need to get your head out your asses. This is a fake news website morons. Holy shit people are dumb
Donations, wtf. do you realize that there are low income families that live in North Bay. They cant afford to give to a donation to have snow removed.
Just wait until North Bay starts to die cause we cant get around. No one will have the money to donate.
I’m sorry but I can’t believe this story. There are no other news articles regarding this and I feel as though this would be a big story.
The city updated their snow removal plan this year on the website.
They also mention it’s a department of roads and safety that monitor snow removal. Not environmental services
One word, sled dogs, well that was two words but you get my point. Park the cars and get a sled, gas or dog power which is better for the enviroment anyway.
What about the Psw and nurses that care for your families in the community. How are we to get to each and every one of your loved ones to provide care so that They can stay in their homes and out of hospitals and nursing homes?
Little early for April fools
Lawyers will be busy ?
All of these people outraged over a satirical article make me sad for humanity.
People, people, this is merely prep for GLOBAL COOLING.
You will be thanking them for their foresight when there is a ten foot wall of ice covering the North.
So start building your tunnels now.
Fire the stupid councillors this is outrageous esp up here they need to give their heads a shake
I think this is fake news i checked the north bay nugget website theres nothing on there about this…not sure what source this is from def not north bay nugget..
I’m outraged! I can’t believe so many people would read this article and think it’s true.
Where do my tax dollars go? Definitely not into educating the people of this city.
Open your eyes, sheeple. Not everything you read on the Internet is true.
Glad we pay taxes for fuck all
They do not want to plow the road then we should not pay are taxes
As if people in North Bay can’t drive in the first place you think there are a lot of accidents already , it will be crazy and so dangerous bad enough that there are no sidewalks in winter now no roads. Stop using our tax dollars for your personal gain and fix this ridiculous excuse for a city. People need to get to and from work, need to be able to go shopping and get their food home. Disabled people need enough clearance to be able to get around in their walkers,wheelchairs and scooters. How many people will be sueing the city because of poor road/sidewalk maintenance, if I fall I certainly will be suing. Can’t believe we elected these jokes, get them out put someone who really care about this town.
Tax dollars… what are you folks paykkķing for!
I can’t believe how gullible people can be! What a hoot!
Please people this is a parody site (all fake fun and funny news with only a tiny basis in reality. Don’t take it so serious.
Do people really believe this it’s a joke site. unbelievable
Bwaaaahaahaa?? Me make rant! Using goodly grammars me is!
This has got to be an early April Fools joke.
This person can’t be that stupid and hold down a job.
Satire goes right over most people’s heads.
THEY TOOK ARE JABS!!