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Council in Brief: Oct. 23

Council in Brief: Oct. 23

Housing issues dominated the agenda as Thunder Bay’s city council signed on to an ambitious provincial pledge.
City makes ambitious housing pledge

City makes ambitious housing pledge

Thunder Bay's city council approved an ambitious housing pledge, hours after the province announced that pledge would no longer have any practical impact.
Budget changes spark concerns

Budget changes spark concerns

Critics worry the elimination of two public deputation meetings in favour of a question-and-answer session could stifle public feedback on the city’s budget.
North core construction on pace to meet 2024 deadline

North core construction on pace to meet 2024 deadline

On-time and on budget, says the project manager for the north core streetscapes project.
Council in Brief: Oct. 16

Council in Brief: Oct. 16

Thunder Bay's city council reviewed safety concerns on board Thunder Bay Transit and an update to the city's recreation master plan, while tweaking an earlier decision on rink closures.
Councillors push for accountability on transit safety

Councillors push for accountability on transit safety

Councillors debated the need for follow-up on a report outlining a concerning number of safety incidents on board Thunder Bay Transit.
North end rink spared from chopping block

North end rink spared from chopping block

Thunder Bay’s city council adjusted an earlier decision, leaving an outdoor rink at John Kusznier Park off a list of cuts.
Multi-million dollar revamp will transform Waterfront Terminal

Multi-million dollar revamp will transform Waterfront Terminal

Thunder Bay Transit’s aging Waterfront Terminal is set for improvements like an addition, heated enclosures, and increased visibility in 2025.
Transit looks to tackle safety, abuse issues

Transit looks to tackle safety, abuse issues

A report outlining steps to respond to growing safety and abuse concerns on city buses and at bus stops has drawn cautious optimism from the transit union.
Resident’s backyard home setback illustrates challenges

Resident’s backyard home setback illustrates challenges

One resident’s abandoned project illustrates the challenges of adding backyard homes to existing properties, as the city considers whether to make it easier to do so.
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