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Thunder Bay could seek strong mayor powers

Thunder Bay could seek strong mayor powers

Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff could be in line to receive enhanced powers from the province, as the city weighs making a "housing pledge."
City approves next stage of Parkdale subdivision

City approves next stage of Parkdale subdivision

The seventh stage of the Parkdale subdivision is set to move ahead, opening up 55 lots for development of single-family and semi-detached homes.
City seeks up to $50M to jolt housing development

City seeks up to $50M to jolt housing development

The City of Thunder Bay is applying for up to $50 million in federal funding that could be used to incentivize hundreds of new housing builds, with a focus on infill and afforable units.
City will consider paid parking for waterfront lot

City will consider paid parking for waterfront lot

The Thunder Bay Parking Authority is considering introducing paid parking at the Market Square parking lot adjacent to the waterfront splash pad and hotel.
Council in Brief: July 24

Council in Brief: July 24

Thunder Bay’s city council set a course for a historically high tax hike in 2024 in a meeting marked by a high-profile resignation.
Council targets 6% tax hike in 2024

Council targets 6% tax hike in 2024

Thunder Bay’s city council has approved a blueprint for the 2024 budget that includes hefty increases to both taxes and user fees.
Sale of mobile home park remains on table

Sale of mobile home park remains on table

A controversial proposal to sell the city-owned mobile home park Hillcourt Estates remains on the table after city council requested further information.
City’s strategic director steps down, citing disrespect by council

City’s strategic director steps down, citing disrespect by council

One of the City of Thunder Bay’s top staffers has resigned, suggesting disrespect by city council was the driving force behind her departure.
City’s projected deficit leaps to $3.4M

City’s projected deficit leaps to $3.4M

Thunder Bay’s municipal government may need to draw millions from its reserves to cover police overspending and an expansion in WSIB coverage.
Mobile home park residents oppose sale

Mobile home park residents oppose sale

A move to sell off a city-owned mobile home park has sparked concerted opposition from residents, who say the idea flies in the face of municipal commitments to expand affordable housing options.
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