City Hall

A tool local leaders hoped would address the growing problem of drivers blowing by stopped school buses can't be implemented without more provincial support, city staff say.

Mayor Ken Boshcoff signalled an intention to be closely involved in a wide range of files, securing appointment to 14 different boards and committees on Tuesday

Thunder Bay's new city council appointed Mayor Ken Boshcoff and Coun. Shelby Ch'ng to sit on the embattled Thunder Bay Police Services Board, but kept its decision on a citizen appointee under wraps.

Mayor Ken Boshcoff called on the municipal government to deliver progress on economic development, homelessness, and climate change – while minimizing tax hikes and hiring – in his inaugural address.

Thunder Bay's new city council will confront decisions like an "extraordinarily difficult" 2023 budget and a proposed indoor turf facility soon after being officially inaugurated on Monday.

Soccer Northwest Ontario will pitch a vision for a cheaper indoor turf facility adjacent to the Community Auditorium to Thunder Bay’s new city council.

Thunder Bay Public Library CEO Richard Togman says city administration is likely recommending a 15 per cent cut to the library’s capital budget and he hopes the public will fill out a new survey to let city councillors know the importance of public libraries in the community

New Thunder Bay mayor focused on economic development in one of his first sit-downs with senior government officials, as he met with Northern Development Minister Greg Rickford.

Newly minted Thunder Bay mayor Ken Boshcoff says he's focused on issues including attracting mining investment, minimizing tax hikes, and seeing the city play a lead role on issues like homelessness and addiction.

A flag-raising at city hall for Louis Riel Day marked the City of Thunder Bay's growing relationship with the Métis community, which will soon be formalized in an agreement with the the Métis Nation of Ontario.