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'The city has to enforce its bylaws' on derelict properties, says resident

'The city has to enforce its bylaws' on derelict properties, says resident

The city's Smart Growth Action Plan town hall sees active engagement, especially from one resident who wants the city to start enforcing its bylaw on derelict properties.
Ground broken to start construction on indoor turf facility

Ground broken to start construction on indoor turf facility

The $32.65-million facility is expected to open in late October 2026.
Have ideas on how Thunder Bay should grow its tax base? The city wants to hear them

Have ideas on how Thunder Bay should grow its tax base? The city wants to hear them

The city is holding two town hall meetings this week to inform residents, and get their input, on its smart growth plan.
Chippewa Park carousel shelter will preserve ride that brings ‘squeals of delight’: advocate

Chippewa Park carousel shelter will preserve ride that brings ‘squeals of delight’: advocate

The city is accepting bids for contractors to build the long-planned structure, expects it to be complete in spring 2026.
Big changes coming to city council, 10 advisory committees axed

Big changes coming to city council, 10 advisory committees axed

City council to change how it will govern, moving from a committee of the whole structure to standing committees.
Residential tax rate increasing 3.5% this year

Residential tax rate increasing 3.5% this year

City council votes to maintain the status quo approach to property tax class ratios.
UPDATED: City to plant 1,000 trees on boulevards this year

UPDATED: City to plant 1,000 trees on boulevards this year

Residents can request that a tree be planted near their home, and are invited to help tend it
After decades of debate, council greenlights designated truck route

After decades of debate, council greenlights designated truck route

 After 20 years of back and forth between successive councils, Thunder Bay will designate Highway 11/17 a truck route.
Back to the drawing board: Shelter village won't be at Kam River park

Back to the drawing board: Shelter village won't be at Kam River park

Council votes to rescind its choice of Kam River Heritage Park as a site for the temporary shelter village and put locations previously reviewed back on the table.
Kam River site too expensive for shelter village location: memo

Kam River site too expensive for shelter village location: memo

A two-thirds majority vote will be needed to overturn council's previous decision to use the park as a site for the contentious project.
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