Monday, April 1, 2013

Fort Mayor Denounces Road Toll Proposal

The idea of toll roads on northern Ontario highway isn't getting a warm reception from some municipal leaders in northwestern Ontario.

Premier Kathleen Wynne has floated the idea to help cover the repair costs of aging infrastructure.

Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis says earmarking a portion of stumpage fees to road repairs may be a better plan.

Avis feels that because of the difference in traffic volumes, toll fees in northern Ontario would be far greater than those in the south.