The TSSA (Technical Standards & Safety Authority) is mandated by the government of Ontario to do site inspections at gas stations at least once every 3 years. Prior to our purchasing this station it was well over 6 years since their prior inspection. The TSSA showed up on our second day open and did a full inspection which resulted in many deficiencies. They've since been back two more times (all in our first year) and have added to the list of deficiencies. While I've taken care of several of their issues and have been working on others I have not had the time or money needed to take care of them all. They now want to shut us down on September 20th.
Without the ability to sell fuel at our site, it is not very likely that our store and restaurant would survive.
Please help us send a message to the TSSA that they should give us the same time extension that they gave themselves. All we're asking for is a level playing field. There are no leaks. No one is in danger. We will continue to monitor our entire fuel system.
I have spent my mornings on the phone trying to explain that we are a small family business just trying to keep the lights on. Your notes about the unfairness of this situation give me the strength to keep fighting the TSSA despite their cold indifference. We are not going anywhere while there is still a chance to save our livelihood.
September 13, 2013
Seeing this level of support for Leeside Service Plus reinforces that people understand the unfairness of this situation. My family has put everything into this business and knowing you are behind us gives me the strength to keep fighting the TSSA.
Reached 100 supporters
September 13, 2013
6 Comments
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steve roedde
11 years ago
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I am not from this area. However TSSA has shut down every single "independent" service station in our area. Their motives are: 1. reduce competition to ensure only major brands survive. 2. by repeatedly finding deficiencies they must return and re-insect...and increase their "income"...at your expense. This should be a government run body. It should not be contracted to a "3'rd party".
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Brenda Gupta
12 years ago
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TSSA needs a reality check. You are killing small business in this town. STOP THE SHUTDOWN.
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Sarah Pearson
12 years ago
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My family has lived in Leeside for 30 years and we need this place. The TSSA is just bullying them because they cant fight back.
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Mike Dixon
12 years ago
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This is totally unfair. How can they expect a new owner to fix everything in 2 days when the government took 6 years to show up?
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Kevin Williamson
12 years ago
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Taxpayers are paying for these guys to just go around and collect fines. Nobody is in danger here. Let them work.
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Dave Yamamoto
12 years ago
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Ridiculous. They go after the little guy but ignore the big chains who break rules every day. Leave this station alone.
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The TSSA (Technical Standards & Safety Authority) is mandated by the government of Ontario to do site inspections at gas stations at least once every 3 years. Prior to our purchasing this station it was well over 6 years since their prior inspection. The TSSA showed up on our second day open and did a full inspection which resulted in many deficiencies. They've since been back two more times (all in our first year) and have added to the list of deficiencies. While I've taken care of several of their issues and have been working on others I have not had the time or money needed to take care of them all. They now want to shut us down on September 20th.
Without the ability to sell fuel at our site, it is not very likely that our store and restaurant would survive.
Please help us send a message to the TSSA that they should give us the same time extension that they gave themselves. All we're asking for is a level playing field. There are no leaks. No one is in danger. We will continue to monitor our entire fuel system.
I have spent my mornings on the phone trying to explain that we are a small family business just trying to keep the lights on. Your notes about the unfairness of this situation give me the strength to keep fighting the TSSA despite their cold indifference. We are not going anywhere while there is still a chance to save our livelihood.
September 13, 2013
Seeing this level of support for Leeside Service Plus reinforces that people understand the unfairness of this situation. My family has put everything into this business and knowing you are behind us gives me the strength to keep fighting the TSSA.
Reached 100 supporters
September 13, 2013
6 Comments
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steve roedde
11 years ago
Featured
I am not from this area. However TSSA has shut down every single "independent" service station in our area. Their motives are: 1. reduce competition to ensure only major brands survive. 2. by repeatedly finding deficiencies they must return and re-insect...and increase their "income"...at your expense. This should be a government run body. It should not be contracted to a "3'rd party".
B
Brenda Gupta
12 years ago
Featured
TSSA needs a reality check. You are killing small business in this town. STOP THE SHUTDOWN.
S
Sarah Pearson
12 years ago
Featured
My family has lived in Leeside for 30 years and we need this place. The TSSA is just bullying them because they cant fight back.
M
Mike Dixon
12 years ago
Featured
This is totally unfair. How can they expect a new owner to fix everything in 2 days when the government took 6 years to show up?
K
Kevin Williamson
12 years ago
Featured
Taxpayers are paying for these guys to just go around and collect fines. Nobody is in danger here. Let them work.
D
Dave Yamamoto
12 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. They go after the little guy but ignore the big chains who break rules every day. Leave this station alone.
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I am not from this area. However TSSA has shut down every single "independent" service station in our area. Their motives are: 1. reduce competition to ensure only major brands survive. 2. by repeatedly finding deficiencies they must return and re-insect...and increase their "income"...at your expense. This should be a government run body. It should not be contracted to a "3'rd party".