Parking rate increases proposed

Parking rates could be on the rise...but relax, it won't be right away. Parking Authority Manager James Coady says a report to council Monday, recommends it, but says it won't happen until there can be discussions with the businesses that would be affected. That includes the Harbour B.I.A., the Victoria Ave. B.I.A., the Simpson St. B.I.A., the Westfort Merchant Association, and the Bay/Secord Merchant Association. It would then be brought before councillors at budget time. As well councillors will hear that it'll cost about 2.2 million dollars to aquire lands around the new courthouse building in the south core to accommodate parking demand.