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A call to explore the possibility of a walking path along Mountain Road was blocked by city councillors who argued the municipality can’t afford to make exceptions to rural service standards.

In a lengthy meeting, Thunder Bay's city council approved a $13 million downtown rebuild, backtracked on a contentious library vote, and rejected calls to explore a Neebing trail system.

The union representing Thunder Bay Transit drivers is calling for a safety review and specific security investments, calling the city's response to a growing problem of assaults inadequate.

Thunder Bay’s city council has approved spending on a major rebuild of the city’s north core that will expand pedestrian and event space, downplaying rising costs.

Coun. Greg Johnsen is calling for a report on a potential trail network in the area of Mountain Road and Nor'Wester View School, saying it would promote safety and walkability in the area.

The City of Thunder Bay will offer a work-from-home program that began as a COVID response on a permanent basis, though only a fraction of staff are eligible.

Ground lease negotiations that have dragged on months longer than expected have pushed back construction on a new waterfront art gallery, but could soon be concluded.

Estimated costs for a planned revamp of Thunder Bay’s north core have inflated to $13.2 million, raising the possibility city council could look to scale back the downtown redesign.

Some tenants of the Victoriaville mall are preparing to leave ahead of its demolition next year, while others are gearing up for a new era after the reopening of Victoria Avenue.

Thunder Bay’s city council voted to give itself more power over the public library Monday, while also debating the city's work-from-home and COVID-19 vaccine policies.