City Hall

Thunder Bay city council approves amalgamation of local electrical utilities with Kenora.

Council makes preliminary show of support for indoor soccer facility but major decisions and commitments are still ahead.

Bubble could be erected around four existing courts at Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre.

Proposed increases to costs of planning applications, business licences and levy increase identified as issues.

Long-term financial overview forecasts significant costs on the horizon that will impact budgets over the coming years.

City officials point to less federal government infrastructure dollars for $13 million reduction in gross capital budget.

City's budget talks to start with levy hike of $6.6 million despite total combined gross rate and tax supported budget going down.

Mayor Keith Hobbs, facing criminal charges of extortion and obstructing justice, uses what is expected to be his final state of the city address to reaffirm his belief that he will be cleared by "the court of law."

Council directs administration to review locations for new splash pads and update priority list that was created 10 years earlier.

Council passes proposed reform of vehicle for hire industry that would allow companies and operators to set their own rates; bylaw still needs to be finalized.