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Recent Council Activity
Tuesday, April 21
Zoning changes, a tourism tax update, and a proposed 2.7% council pay raise.
- Rezoning at 116-222 Coady Ave and 1240 Dawson Rd
- Tourism & Municipal Accommodation Tax update
- 2026 Council Remuneration — 2.7% increase proposed
- $68K in external funding for poverty reduction & food security
Tuesday, April 7
New fire chief, an emergency-management by-law overhaul, U-Pass renewal, and several surplus-land sales.
- David Tarini appointed Chief of Fire
- New Emergency Management Program by-law (replaces the 2021 by-law)
- Lakehead University U-Pass transit agreement renewed
- Hammond Fire Training Centre $1.09M expansion (externally funded)
- Surplus land sales: 545 Algoma ($749K) and Fanshaw/Tokio/Arundel
March 17, 2026 7 motions
Council approved a $70,000 cargo van purchase for the Temporary Shelter Village, funded through a federal emergency grant to improve transportation operations. Council also green-lit a new transit...
March 3, 2026 9 motions
Council expanded where alcohol is allowed in Thunder Bay, approving its use at Waverley Park and Tbaytel Multiplex under updated municipal policy. However, residents hoping for improved bus service...