Illegal to shore fish in Toronto Harbour !!

[OldTimer]

Hey,
I have a few tidbits to review/share in this:

Firstly………I did call and thank Michael Riehl, of the TPA, for his valuable input and assistance over the past few days. I am sure most reading this thread will acknowledge his helpful professionalism. In all of this, it has been seen that the Toronto Port Authority is not “the bad guy” but has simple rules to protect the safety and well-being of all persons under their area of responsibility….. Thanks again Mike.

Next - I feel I must share my thoughts - in that I seriously doubt that anyone is either openly, or in some devious manner, targeting the handicapped or youth of our province by restricting their fishing access to a few hundred yards of shoreline (out of the many hundreds of miles).

However – I do think that MikeH has a point – in that the HarbourFront Centre is supported by public funding and should at least respond to concerns of any interest group or sector of the public. Note- that I said respond – not necessarily obey. I can see that they would have strong objections to fishing in some areas under their control.

If you find this overall “restriction” that HarbourFront Centre has set to be unacceptable…… perhaps the best approach is to express your dissatisfaction to those directing or managing the organization.

This is the board of directors (note that 3 city councillors are listed):

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whoweare/board.cfm

These are the “managers”:

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whowea...gement.cfm

If you recognize a name, or reside within a listed councillors riding – complain in writing and verbally……………. And perhaps to the Mayor, and your riding’s Member of Provincial Parliament, or in a calm but direct “letter to the editor” of the newspaper you subscribe to.

Cheers,

OldTimer