Côte-des-Neiges Borough Backs Down on Parking Meters

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. The Coat Day, Negus Notre Dame de Grace Burrow, just dialed back its parking meter plan for Sherbrook Street after strong pushback from locals. Originally, they wanted to add 447 paid spots between Grand Boulevard and the West Mount Line, including side streets. Now, meters will stick only to the main drag on Sherbrook. This tweet came after residents and shop owners launched a petition last month, saying the full rollout would kill parking for nearby homes and tank. Business foot traffic. Folks living off the side streets cheered the change on Thursday, but merchants like vet clinic owners feel left out, arguing it still cramps spots. For staff and customers who drive up, Snowden Counselor, Sunny Morose, acting as interim mayor, owns the need for meters on Sherbrook to boost street cleaning and vibe, but drop the side streets to respect quality of life. He admits the first plan missed the mark and promises more talks with business folks.

1:02Opposition counselor Peter McQueen called it overdue, praising residents for speaking up, while meters roll out mid-May and go live in June with a grace period to ease folks in. Sounds like a step toward balance in the neighborhood.