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Council emphasizes economy, housing in strat plan changes

Council emphasizes economy, housing in strat plan changes

Concerns that the City of Thunder Bay's new strategic plan was thin on economic development and housing nearly forced it back to the drawing board.
City projects 6% tax hike in 2024

City projects 6% tax hike in 2024

A 2024 budget directions report released by the City of Thunder Bay projects the city will need to hike the tax levy by over 6% and increase user fees by at least 5%.
Council in Brief: July 17

Council in Brief: July 17

Thunder Bay's city council considered service cuts, tweaked a proposed strategic plan, and approved a new stage in the Parkdale subdivision on Monday.
Proposed arena, transit cuts withdrawn

Proposed arena, transit cuts withdrawn

The Neebing Memorial Arena and two city bus routes that faced cancellation will remain in operation into 2024, but could still be cut back in the future.
Thunder Bay ends sister cities program

Thunder Bay ends sister cities program

Thunder Bay’s city council voted to terminate its sister cities program Monday, ending formal ties with communities in Minnesota, Finland, Japan, and China.
City recommends backtracking on transit cuts

City recommends backtracking on transit cuts

City administration has hit reverse on a controversial recommendation to cut two Thunder Bay Transit routes.
Plan charts city priorities through 2027

Plan charts city priorities through 2027

A 2023-2027 strategic plan developed by Thunder Bay's city council identifies truth and reconciliation, safety and wellbeing, prosperity and sustainability as key pillars.
Neebing Arena closure not feasible this year, staff report

Neebing Arena closure not feasible this year, staff report

The Neebing Memorial Arena, one of dozens of city services considered for cuts, appears set to continue operating for at least one more season.
Transit preps transition to tap card system

Transit preps transition to tap card system

Riders on Thunder Bay Transit will soon be able to board with the tap of a cell phone or smart card.
Sister cities program faces chopping block

Sister cities program faces chopping block

City council will consider a recommendation to dissolve Thunder Bay's sister cities program on Monday, as it looks to find millions in spending cuts.
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