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City review suggests higher costs for indoor turf proposal

City review suggests higher costs for indoor turf proposal

A city review found Soccer Northwest Ontario’s proposal for an indoor turf facility next to the Canada Games Complex would likely cost more than the organization estimated, but still recommends further study.
City seeks input on housing development

City seeks input on housing development

A City of Thunder Bay survey asks residents to weigh in on questions like what kinds of housing the city needs more of and where development should be focused.
City widens eligibility for tax and water credit program

City widens eligibility for tax and water credit program

A city program offering property tax and water credits to low-income seniors and people with disabilities will no longer bar those whose accounts are in arrears.
Residents question city's encampment strategy

Residents question city's encampment strategy

Some residents in the McVicar Creek area are asking the City of Thunder Bay to evict homeless campers from city parks, citing nuisance concerns.
Tourism sector saw 'remarkable recovery' in 2022

Tourism sector saw 'remarkable recovery' in 2022

While some parts of Thunder Bay’s tourism sector continue to struggle, hotel occupancy and other indicators have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
City grants give housing projects a boost

City grants give housing projects a boost

The City of Thunder Bay has awarded half a million dollars in grants to local supportive housing and seniors independent living projects.
Dease skate park plan rolls on

Dease skate park plan rolls on

Thunder Bay's city council has voiced general support for a planned skate park at the former Dease Pool site, while questioning some elements like noise mitigation and a proposed outdoor pizza oven.
Homelessness and addictions dominated municipal election, got little attention in budget

Homelessness and addictions dominated municipal election, got little attention in budget

Worsening crises of homelessness and housing, addictions, and mental health dominated Thunder Bay’s recent municipal election, but spending on those issues remains a footnote in the city budget.
City releases draft plan for Dease skate park

City releases draft plan for Dease skate park

The City of Thunder Bay has released a draft design for a planned skate park and public plaza at the former Dease Pool site, with possibilities including the partial closure of Dease Street and an outdoor pizza oven.
Bridge funding key step toward north-south cycling route

Bridge funding key step toward north-south cycling route

After years of setbacks, the Vickers-Carrick bridge looks set to move forward – but some leaders still question if it’s a top infrastructure priority.
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