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City releases proposed 2026 Municipal Operating Budget

The City of Thunder Bay unveiled the proposed 2026 Municipal Operating Budget today during a presentation at City Hall, outlining a fiscally responsible plan that balances Council’s budget mandate with continued investment in essential services and community priorities.

Including the $23 million Capital Budget that was approved last month, the total proposed 2026 Tax-Supported Budget totals $526.6 million and requires a Municipal Tax Levy of $250.4 million.  This represents an increase of $9.6...

City of Thunder Bay seeking public feedback on new Council governance structure

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to provide feedback on changes made to City Council’s governance structure earlier this year.

In July 2025, City Council approved a new model that replaced the former Committee of the Whole structure with three Standing Committees: Finance & Administration, Quality of Life, and Growth. The new model came into effect in September 2025.

The Standing Committee model has smaller groups of Councillors review reports, discuss issues in greater detail within...

Learn How Local Democracy Works at Election Information Night

Residents who are interested in learning more about being a potential candidate, election worker, or voter in the upcoming 2026 municipal election, or are just curious about how municipal elections work, are invited to attend an upcoming Election Information Night.

The free, in-person event will take place on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the 55 Plus Centre on River St.

The evening will begin with a short, high-level presentation, followed by an open and informal opportunity to speak...