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Memorandum of Settlement Reached with CUPE Local 87

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce that the City has reached a tentative Memorandum of Settlement with its largest union, Local 87 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

Subject to ratification by the CUPE members, the deal is expected to be presented to City Council for ratification on Monday, February 26, 2024. Until then, no details of the settlement will be released.

“CUPE employees play a vital role in providing services to the community,” said Norm Gale, City Manager.  “We...

Proposed 2024 Municipal Budget Released

The proposed 2024 Municipal Budget was released to the public today during a presentation at City Hall. This year’s budget, that forms the starting point for City Council’s detailed review, provides an increase in the municipal tax levy after growth of $12.1 million or 5.5%.

“This is the second budget that City Council will consider, developed in a post-Covid environment of high inflation, world-wide instability, and changing consumer and citizen behaviour. With this proposed budget we are...

City Issues Annual Call for Participation in 2024 Events

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the annual call for participation today for the 2024 Community Events series.

Food vendors, event vendors, musicians, artists/artisans, buskers, street performers and community groups are invited to apply and become part of the vibrant celebrations. The 2024 line-up of events spans over 12 dates and includes the Live on the Waterfront event series.

To contribute to an enhanced event experience and festive atmosphere, vendors offering culturally...

Public encouraged to share views on City Council composition

The committee examining the composition of Thunder Bay City Council launched a survey today so the public can provide input on potential changes to the composition of Thunder Bay City Council and the ward system.

The committee will be conducting significant consultation with the public in two phases.

The first phase includes discovering how the public engages and interacts with City Council, and examining if they have a desire to see changes to the composition of council. Phase two will include...