City Hall

Thunder Bay mayor Bill Mauro says he remains hopeful about new jail and cardiovascular surgery expansion despite projects not being mentioned in Progressive Conservative government's first budget.

City loaned Lake Superior Centre for Regenerative Medicine $550,000 in 2012 and 2013.

In Thunder Bay, about 15,000 people are living below the low income threshold.

Bill Mauro earned the most votes, despite having the third-highest spending campaign.

With the number of gang-related homicides on the rise, and turf wars taking place for Thunder Bay's lucrative drug trade, Bill Mauro says he wants both the provincial and federal government to come to the table to help provide the necessary resources.

Supreme Court dismisses CN's appeal, with costs.

Preliminary report to be brought to council before next year's budget process with final report due by start of 2021 budget review.

Council directs administration to develop potential project plan, possible sources of financing for permanent indoor turf facility by beginning of June.

Options range in cost from $5.7 million to $8.9 million, with only one likely to be ready this fall.

Council unanimously passes motion expressing sorrow for those affected by last week's attacks in New Zealand and support for local Muslim community.