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Lighthouses Go Automated | Ottawa News
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Canada’s Coast Guard is eyeing the decommissioning of 51 staffed lighthouses—most now automated and solar-powered—as part of a push to modernize maritime infrastructure and cut costs. While technology can reliably manage these aids without human oversight, the move stirs emotional ties for those who’ve lived or worked there, where lighthouses once offered more than navigation—they were anchors of coastal life. The savings could fund critical services like search and rescue or icebreaking, forcing a tough trade-off between tradition and efficiency. The transition details are still unfolding, but the goal remains clear: safer navigation through smarter, budget-conscious adaptation.
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