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The first draft of the analysis is expected to be completed later this year.

The incidence of violent crime in Thunder Bay involving firearms in 2022 was 75 per cent higher than the annual average of the previous decade.

“If the WSIB were paying their fair share, then the government would have these funds available to invest in other important programs that people need.”

City staff put forward a recommendation to increase the tax-supported operating budget by $250,000 for expenditures, which would result in an increase to the municipal tax levy of 0.11 per cent.

Parks Canada will find a new home in Nipigon as the headquarters for the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, once the new administration and visitor centre is completed.

The city's statement said an employee working on Monday night reported an incident involving a member of the public that placed the employee’s safety at risk.

Landlords who fail to deal with a bed bug infestation can be required to do so by a public health inspector.

Red River Coun. Michael Zussino suggested adding $150,000 from the capital general reserve fund to hire an outside consultant to look into a potential Intercity mall location for the Thunder Bay Public Library.

After a successful first chapter, the Thunder Bay Public Library’s Indigenous Author Series has returned for 2024.

“City council is who sets the budget so we need to be able to speak to them and express our concerns,” said Chamber of Commerce President Charla Robinson.