No magic formula for council sizes expert
Thunder Bay advances phase two of its Council Composition Review asking residents to choose between two options that cut council seats by two to create an 11 member body. Professor Williams notes costs stay small and representation expands only through voter demand, as debates about workload and ward structure unfold.
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Robert Williams
University of Waterloo
Williams
City of
London
Burlington
Thunder Bay Fire Crews Contain Arson Fire at Former Underground Gym
Firefighters wrapped up after five pumper trucks battled a Wednesday blaze at the former Underground Gym site. Arson is suspected. The building, closed in 2019 after a prior fire and adjacent damage, suffered from disrepair including a burst pipe.
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Waterfront district road project improves access and beauty
North side Red River Road construction advances despite bedrock delays while old rails and 120 year old buildings are addressed. Work includes tree planters granite walls and paving stones with plans to finish the sidewalk and pad for winter. Public parking remains limited. two hour free street parking aids foot traffic and business vibrancy during the holidays.
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Newman
Red River Road
Nadia
Pratt
BIA
Winter wheat intrigues farmers near Thunder Bay
Northwestern Ontario growers explore winter wheat as climate evolves. AAC Cold Front is tested at Lakehead University research station south of Thunder Bay, while spring wheat remains dominant. Research at Guelph aims to boost climate resilience, yields, and disease resistance for broader Canada use.
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Ontario
Thunder Bay
Lakehead University Agriculture Research Station
Tarlok Singh Sahota
AAC
Singh Sahota
University of Manitoba
Curt McCartney
University of Guelph
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
Helen Booker
Canada
Thunder Bay plans bylaw to close three city streets and sell sites
City Council will consider a by-law at the October 28 2024 meeting to close and sell the untravelled portions of Corona Street at Hodder Avenue Bruce Street at Minot Avenue and Windsor Street at Dublin Avenue north side The plan shows site areas of 1004 m2 340 m2 and 735.30 m2 with notices and public input deadlines including written comments by October 24 2024 and inquiries to Lisa Zawadzki Realty Services Victoriaville Civic Centre Thunder Bay Ontario.
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Hodder Avenue
Bruce Street
Minot Avenue
Windsor Street
Dublin Avenue
Lisa Zawadzki
Realty Services
Victoriaville Civic Centre
Syndicate Avenue South
Ontario
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