Council in Brief: Jan. 11, 2021 Thunder Bay’s city council approves lead pipe loan program, questions municipal golf operations, and more. Jan 12, 2021 3:21 PM By: Ian Kaufman THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay’s city council made a number of significant financial decisions at its meeting Monday, as it gears up for the weeks-long process to set the 2021 city budget. That process officially begins Tuesday evening, as councillors receive a long-term financial overview. Residents can watch budget deliberations online.
Council approves lead pipe loan program City council approved a program that will offer $1.3 million in interest-free loans to local homeowners. Residents will be able to apply for loans of up to $3,000, repaid interest-free over five year terms (with 10-year terms available for those on low income).