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CUPE wants city council to look for savings in management ranks

CUPE wants city council to look for savings in management ranks

The head of CUPE local 87 says he believes the city is top-heavy with managers, responding to a hiring freeze proposed by Mayor Ken Boshcoff.
Citizen satisfaction survey goes all-online

Citizen satisfaction survey goes all-online

The City of Thunder Bay’s citizen satisfaction survey will be conducted fully online, a move leaders say will allow more regular feedback and provide decision-makers with “real-time” data.
Mayor proposes hiring freeze as city tax hike looms

Mayor proposes hiring freeze as city tax hike looms

Mayor Ken Boshcoff says council must be ready to make tougher decisions to keep next year's tax increase down.
Stalled cost-cutting process leaves council nearly $1M short

Stalled cost-cutting process leaves council nearly $1M short

Several city councillors say they see value in a cost-cutting process that has axed numerous city services, but failed to deliver targeted savings.
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.
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