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Soccer group ‘frustrated’ as city recommends against indoor turf proposal

Soccer group ‘frustrated’ as city recommends against indoor turf proposal

A Soccer Northwest Ontario proposal to build an indoor turf complex next to the Community Auditorium would not deliver hoped-for savings, a city report concludes, recommending the city stick with an earlier proposal at Chapples Park.
Survey results show strong opposition to rink cuts

Survey results show strong opposition to rink cuts

Nearly 5,000 Thunder Bay residents responded to a survey on the proposed closure of most of the city's outdoor skating rinks, with well over 90 per cent against the plan.
Province announces $4M for downtown rebuild, other area projects

Province announces $4M for downtown rebuild, other area projects

The provincial government announced over $4 million in NOHFC grants on Tuesday, with nearly half of that helping to finance a rebuild of Thunder Bay's north core.
Councillors set to host ward meetings this month

Councillors set to host ward meetings this month

Red River and Northwood ward meetings will be held later this month
Council to make future decisions on arena ice rates, outdoor rinks

Council to make future decisions on arena ice rates, outdoor rinks

City staff will present the outdoor rink survey findings during the Sept. 11 council meeting
Council agrees to root for the future of Leland Avenue

Council agrees to root for the future of Leland Avenue

City staff have been given the go ahead to remove undesirable plant species and mow a maintenance strip along the edges of the Leland Avenue islands
Ice users respond to potential 20%-plus fee hikes

Ice users respond to potential 20%-plus fee hikes

User groups at city arenas say potential increases of 20% or more to ice rental fees could drive down participation and hurt low-income families if implemented all at once.
Thunder Bay eyes provincial support on guns and gangs, addictions

Thunder Bay eyes provincial support on guns and gangs, addictions

Thunder Bay city councillors say the Ford government has offered a commitment to fund police officers dedicated to area guns and gangs issues, and expressed potential interest in funding a new safe sobering site.
Tennis bubble won’t open in 2023

Tennis bubble won’t open in 2023

A six-court bubble at Chapples Park won't open in 2023 as hoped, but the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre still hopes to secure approvals and complete substantial work on-site this year.
City councillors raise alarm over strong mayor powers

City councillors raise alarm over strong mayor powers

Several Thunder Bay city councillors say new ‘strong mayor’ powers place too much authority in the hands of one person, undermining local democracy.
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