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James Whalen's sinking sets back other city projects

James Whalen's sinking sets back other city projects

The city says it will delay planned restoration work on a historic fountain in Waverley Park after spending parks reserve funds in the more than $800,000 recovery of the James Whalen tug.
Expanded Community Partnership Fund draws more, larger proposals

Expanded Community Partnership Fund draws more, larger proposals

A capital grant program recently boosted to $1 million as part of the City of Thunder Bay's expanded homelessness efforts has received four "very strong" applications.
New city council will reconsider rejected truck route bylaw

New city council will reconsider rejected truck route bylaw

Advocates for a designated truck route that would force heavy trucks off Dawson Road and Arthur Street are hopeful Thunder Bay's new city council will approve the bylaw in 2023.
High Street expected to reopen this week

High Street expected to reopen this week

While a second layer of asphalt will have to wait for 2023, a section of High Street that’s been closed since August is set to reopen by Thursday.
Boshcoff hoped to start mayor's job early

Boshcoff hoped to start mayor's job early

Mayor-elect Ken Boshcoff says he had hoped to step into official mayor's duties before an official transition on Nov. 15, but city staff declared that impossible.
River Street to remain closed until spring

River Street to remain closed until spring

A section of River Street that closed in May due to a collapsed culvert will remain closed until 2023, the City of Thunder Bay has confirmed.
Leaders grapple with lower turnout in Thunder Bay election

Leaders grapple with lower turnout in Thunder Bay election

Turnout in Thunder Bay's recent municipal election fell below 43 per cent, a sharp drop from 2018.
Boshcoff pulls out victory to reclaim mayoral job

Boshcoff pulls out victory to reclaim mayoral job

Ken Boshcoff has been elected Thunder Bay's next mayor, defeating a field of challengers that included Peng You, Gary Mack, Clint Harris and Robert Szczepanski.
Homelessness, policing issues take centre stage during mayoral debate

Homelessness, policing issues take centre stage during mayoral debate

Thunder Bay's five mayoral candidates outlined their positions on major issues facing the city in a televised debate.
High Street set to reopen in early November

High Street set to reopen in early November

City says supply chain issues help account for slightly delayed reopening of High Street after infrastructure work.
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