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The municipal election dominated the month, with candidates making their pitch for office before the big day on Oct. 24. Ken Boshcoff returned the mayor's chair for the first time since 2003.

A recommendation to add a new managerial position dealing with risk management at an annual cost of $125,000 proved to be a hard sell for some city councillors.

Coun. Greg Johnsen is seeking to reverse the planned closure of a skating pond in the Confederation Drive area, while staff say it’s part of a plan to improve an overstretched outdoor rink system.

Alstom recently failed to land Ontario Line subway car contract, which was instead awarded to a consortium led by Hitachi Rail

A group of Thunder Bay residents is calling on council to fund the restoration of a historic north-side water fountain.

Mayor Ken Boshcoff signalled an intention to be closely involved in a wide range of files, securing appointment to 14 different boards and committees on Tuesday

Changing of the guard at city hall, Border Cats to make return to baseball diamond, and Thunderwolves men's hoops team continues to pick up wins against the best teams in the country

There's a steep learning curve that goes along with stepping into the role of city councillor for the first time, but the City of Thunder Bay is doing what it can to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Thunder Bay's newly-elected city council, including five newcomers, has kicked off a series of orientation sessions ahead of its first votes later this month.

The polls are closed, the votes are counted, and Thunder Bay has a new city council.