Thunder Bay's city council has settled on a $17.5-million plan to demolish the Victoriaville mall and replace it with new public spaces and a reconstructed Victoria Avenue.
The community of Westfort has been on edge since a recent daylight shooting at one of Thunder Bay's social housing sites. A ward meeting was held Tuesday night where some of the city's leaders heard residents' concerns - and fears - about escalating gang activity. Here's what people want to see done to address the violence.
Strong opposition from Frederica Street residents wasn't enough to block a planned sidewalk as Thunder Bay's city council approved a $2.4 million pedestrian infrastructure contract.
The City of Thunder Bay will launch additional consultation as it considers whether to cut minimum setbacks for backyard homes roughly in half, to two feet.