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Appeal court orders CN to reopen James Street Swing Bridge (2 photos)

Appeal court orders CN to reopen James Street Swing Bridge (2 photos)

Court rules CN breached original 1906 agreement.
'The cost is the cost': City's Swing Bridge legal expenses exceed $1M

'The cost is the cost': City's Swing Bridge legal expenses exceed $1M

City has spent more than $1.3 million for costs including legal expenses and expert fees.
Thunder Bay out of the running for Smart Cities Challenge prize

Thunder Bay out of the running for Smart Cities Challenge prize

Potential funding source for watercourse safety audit recommendation evaporates; effectiveness of existing Eye on the Street program questioned.
City to look at partnership options for Indigenous supportive housing development

City to look at partnership options for Indigenous supportive housing development

Administration to report back in two weeks with recommendation that could include donation of city-owned surplus lands.
Hotel tax given go-ahead by council

Hotel tax given go-ahead by council

Four per cent municipal accommodation tax to go in effect beginning on Sept. 1 and is expected to generate $2 million annually.
Indigenous membership to be priority for revamped anti-racism committee

Indigenous membership to be priority for revamped anti-racism committee

Only two of committee's five community representatives are visible minorities.
Council sets ratios for property tax increases

Council sets ratios for property tax increases

Residential tax base to be charged 2.43 per cent more, responsible for nearly $4 million of $5.5 million municipal levy increase.
Helicopter tour company to fly out of waterfront

Helicopter tour company to fly out of waterfront

Temporary three-year use bylaw for Pool 6 lands approved by city council.
City surplus doubles from budget projections

City surplus doubles from budget projections

Administration proposes transferring the $5.6 million into four reserve funds.
Construction activity to close portions of three north side roadways

Construction activity to close portions of three north side roadways

Sections of Red River Road, Dawson Road and High Street all to be impacted.
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