Chamber of commerce calls for cuts to city budget
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is calling on city council to reject a proposed 6.2 per cent tax levy hike in the 2023 budget, saying the city should cap the increase at three per cent.
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The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is calling on city council to reject a proposed 6.2 per cent tax levy hike in the 2023 budget, saying the city should cap the increase at three per cent.
Senior staff looked to defend Thunder Bay's tax rates as they presented a long-term financial overview to city council to open the 2023 budget process on Tuesday.
Mayor Ken Boshcoff says he’ll look to “hold the line” on the 2023 tax levy increase at two per cent, while others city councillors say they’re more focused on avoiding service cuts.
Local soccer players and other supporters rallied in front of city hall on Monday, calling for a newly elected city council to go ahead with building an indoor turf facility.
Alstom recently failed to land Ontario Line subway car contract, which was instead awarded to a consortium led by Hitachi Rail