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Councillors see trouble ahead as city launches 2021 budget process

Concerns over city's long-term financial future, with tax levy hikes projected in 2022-2024, despite progress outlined in 2021 budget.

Jan 13, 2021 7:29 AM Read more >

Council in Brief: Jan. 11, 2021

Thunder Bay’s city council approves lead pipe loan program, questions municipal golf operations, and more.

Jan 12, 2021 3:21 PM Read more >

City awards nearly $3 million in funding for non-profits

City council approves 18 local non-profit groups for 2021 Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program grants.

Jan 12, 2021 2:46 PM Read more >

City GM Mark Smith to retire

City of Thunder Bay's general manager of development and emergency services to retire in February after 19 years in the role.

Jan 12, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >

Fort William Gardens set for $1.1 million facelift

Improvements, largely funded by FedNor and NOHFC, will position the venue to host major events.

Jan 12, 2021 1:18 PM Read more >

Questions linger over city’s golf operations

City councillors question true cost of golf operations to city, despite financial progress highlighted in annual report.

Jan 12, 2021 12:48 PM Read more >

City approves $1.3 million lead pipe loan program

Program will issue up to 450 interest-free loans of $3,000 to help homeowners replace lead water pipes, costing city $100k

Jan 11, 2021 9:44 PM Read more >

City to renew bus fleet

Recommendation to purchase six new buses, replacing aging vehicles and supporting expansion of LIFT+

Jan 10, 2021 2:43 PM Read more >

Proposed 2021 budget includes modest tax hike, infrastructure dollars

City hopes to avoid using tax dollars to cover COVID-19 costs, as it prepares budget with two per cent tax levy hike.

Jan 5, 2021 5:28 PM Read more >

City releases proposed 2021 budget

Document will be debated through January and early February, with opportunities for citizen input, before approval by city council.

Jan 5, 2021 10:17 AM Read more >