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North end rink spared from chopping block

North end rink spared from chopping block

Thunder Bay’s city council adjusted an earlier decision, leaving an outdoor rink at John Kusznier Park off a list of cuts.
Multi-million dollar revamp will transform Waterfront Terminal

Multi-million dollar revamp will transform Waterfront Terminal

Thunder Bay Transit’s aging Waterfront Terminal is set for improvements like an addition, heated enclosures, and increased visibility in 2025.
Transit looks to tackle safety, abuse issues

Transit looks to tackle safety, abuse issues

A report outlining steps to respond to growing safety and abuse concerns on city buses and at bus stops has drawn cautious optimism from the transit union.
Resident’s backyard home setback illustrates challenges

Resident’s backyard home setback illustrates challenges

One resident’s abandoned project illustrates the challenges of adding backyard homes to existing properties, as the city considers whether to make it easier to do so.
Mayor's absence looms over community safety talk

Mayor's absence looms over community safety talk

Mayor Ken Boshcoff's cancelled appearance on a panel discussion over community safety prompted questions and left other local leaders to set the tone on a wide-ranging conversation.
City reports challenges on homelessness strategy

City reports challenges on homelessness strategy

A program that connected over 50 people in Thunder Bay homeless encampments with housing in 2022 housed only 13 this year.
Council in Brief: Sept. 25

Council in Brief: Sept. 25

Thunder Bay’s city council discussed issues of homelessness and intimate partner violence Monday, while making decisions on outdoor rink cuts and a Dease skate park.
Council cuts 9 outdoor rinks

Council cuts 9 outdoor rinks

City council voted to close 9 outdoor rinks on Monday, mostly neighbourhood ponds that fell short of usership targets.
City declares intimate partner violence an epidemic

City declares intimate partner violence an epidemic

Responding to sobering statistics, Thunder Bay's city council declared intimate partner violence an epidemic after hearing from local women's groups.
City council to debate closure of 13 outdoor rinks

City council to debate closure of 13 outdoor rinks

Coun. Kasey Etreni has proposed cutting one-third of the city's outdoor skating rinks, saying the move responds to low user numbers and should help improve ice quality at remaining locations.
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