Government

Thunder Bay representatives traveled to Toronto to participate in the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, an important opportunity for municipal leaders to engage with provincial cabinet ministers on issues affecting rural communities. KEY ISSUES ON THE AGENDA Delegates from Thunder Bay, including Mayor Ken Boschoff, had at least nine meetings planned to discuss infrastructure needs and environmental concerns facing…

Thunder Bay city council convened recently, addressing several important matters affecting local residents. Here is a summary of the key decisions made during the meeting. ALCOHOL POLICY UPDATE APPROVED Council unanimously approved updates to the city Municipal Alcohol Policy, which serves as the guideline for alcohol service at events on municipal property including parks and recreation facilities. The policy, originally…