Thunder Bay Budget Sets Tax Levy In Line With Peers
Mayor Ken Boshcoff announced the 2024 budget with a 5.47 per cent after growth tax levy and 5.91 per cent before growth, saying the figures compare to other Ontario municipalities. He noted expected levies between 4.4 and 4.8 per cent for 2025 amid inflation pressures and growth forecasts, and announced March 11 for his state of the city address All Roads Lead to Thunder Bay focusing on the city’s strategic location and opportunities.
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Thunder Bay
Ken Boshcoff
Boshcoff
Council
Arborist warns climate risks push forest fires and beetle damage
Arborist Vince Rutter of Rutter Urban Forestry warns Thunder Bay faces higher fire risk as spruce budworm threatens balsam fir forests. He notes abundant low value wood fiber could fuel biomass heating with local plants, and urges regional small-scale wood heating projects supported by provincial funding.
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Vince Rutter
Rutter
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Confederation College
Shaniah
Kenora district group hikes levy to 30 cents per person
The Kenora District Municipal Association voted to triple the per person levy from 10 to 30 cents at its in person annual general meeting in Kenora. Ear Falls mayor Kevin Kahoot says the extra funds are needed to lobby governments and notes the hike is modest relative to larger towns. The conference marked the first in person gathering since the pandemic and included a push to reinstate a northern tax break for Sioux Lookout residents and greater provincial infrastructure funding for bridges.
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Kenora
Ear Falls
Kahoot
Dryden
Rainy River District
Sioux Lookout
Highway 17
Canada Revenue Agency
Kiwissa Ski Hill Opens Amid Snowmaking Push
Kiwissa Ski Hill opened Feb 3 with three of 13 runs. Volunteers and staff report strong weekend turnout and a wood bench retro look as the ski trailer hosts a temporary chalet with washrooms and a concession. Managers aim to expand runs with cold-weather snowmaking and plan the first Snowmobile Hill Climb for Family Day weekend.
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Kiwissa
Manitouwadge
Brad Law
Ski and Trails
Law
Canada
Loch Lomond
Thunder Bay
Pine Hill
Kiwissa Ski Club
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