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Council in Brief: Dec. 13

Council in Brief: Dec. 13

Thunder Bay's city council confronts development questions, hears updates on Designated Truck Route, tiny homes, and more.
Designated truck route faces steep procedural climb

Designated truck route faces steep procedural climb

Moving forward on the issue before the next municipal election would require a two-thirds majority vote, Thunder Bay's city council hears.
City could spend up to $400k on Parkdale plan

City could spend up to $400k on Parkdale plan

Study would identify development needs in area west, north of Thunder Bay Airport, as city considers extending sewer infrastructure.
Health unit calls for pause on some rural subdivisions over environmental concerns

Health unit calls for pause on some rural subdivisions over environmental concerns

Health unit calls for changes to city's zoning rules, flagging environmental concerns over proposed subdivisions in Neebing area.
Group seeks city support for tiny homes pilot project

Group seeks city support for tiny homes pilot project

Matawa First Nations-led project would start with six tiny homes, supporting precariously housed members in Thunder Bay.
City manager previews 2022 budget in chamber talk

City manager previews 2022 budget in chamber talk

Increased spending on police, infrastructure, insurance premiums among largest drivers of cost increases in city's 2022 budget.
Guest editorial: Understanding the municipal budget

Guest editorial: Understanding the municipal budget

Budget chair Mark Bentz helps explain the city budget process.
Council narrowly rejects plan to grow trees in-house

Council narrowly rejects plan to grow trees in-house

Proposal for city nursery would have saved money, helped reach climate goals, staff advised.
Council in Brief: Dec. 6

Council in Brief: Dec. 6

In lengthy meeting, Thunder Bay's city council approves plans for Dease Pool site, lead water loans changes, narrowly rejects proposal to grow trees in-house.
City to explore stop arm cameras for school buses

City to explore stop arm cameras for school buses

Drivers who blow by school buses could face thousands in fines, demerit points, if City of Thunder Bay opts in to stop arm camera program.
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