City Hall

Thunder Bay’s city council heard new details on a proposed waterfront science centre, endorsed a plan to revitalize downtown Fort William, and voted to explore selling off a city-owned trailer park Monday.

Science North has revealed new design concepts, cost estimates, and a projected opening date for a proposed Thunder Bay science centre at the waterfront.

City council has approved a $5.7-million road work contract that will see streets including Dawson Road and Arthur Street repaved – but significant work on Memorial Avenue could be put on hold.

Coun. Trevor Giertuga is calling for a report on the potential sale of city-owned trailer park Hillcourt Estates.

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking feedback as part of a major study that will inform its plans for future development in the Parkdale area.

Thunder Bay's city council will vote on a 'Downtown Fort William Renewal Plan' that contains suggestions including selling city land for housing, establishing a new development corporation, and luring a university or college campus to the area.

A city review of a Soccer Northwest Ontario proposal for an indoor turf facility next to the Canada Games Complex won’t be delivered until September, months later than previously thought.

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.