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Your truck isn't the Big Nickel. Park it right.

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Voyons donc, your parking job is not a gift from the universe.

So, you know how sometimes you see a truck parked sideways across two spots at the New Sudbury Centre, or maybe even blocking a bit of the sidewalk on Lasalle, eh? Ben là, someone on a local community page posted about it, asking if big trucks get special privileges to park like they own the whole lot. And you know what? It touched a nerve, like hitting a vein of quartz in a good ore body. People are *mad* about it.

It's not just about a bad park job, it's about common courtesy, right? Around here, we’re used to big vehicles – dumper trucks, haul trucks, we see 'em all the time, eh? But that doesn't mean your everyday F-350 needs to take up prime real estate outside the Costco like it’s the Big Nickel itself. This kind of stuff just makes everyone's day a little harder, especially when you're trying to find a spot during a busy Saturday afternoon run for groceries before heading up to the camp.

What This Means for Sudbury Drivers:

* **Patience, s'il vous plaît:** We all share these parking lots, from downtown near the Sudbury Theatre Centre to up in Hanmer.

* **Respect the lines:** They're there for a reason, like the lines on a good geological map.

* **Think of your neighbours:** Especially those trying to get around Bell Park or along the boardwalk with a stroller.

It’s just a reminder, non? That even the small things, like where you leave your vehicle, can make a difference in our community. Let's keep it tidy, for everyone.

Bonjour du Nord — c'est Sudbury, on lâche pas. Let's go.

Mon ami Pat talks about stuff like this and so much more every morning; check him out live at mornings.live.

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