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In the past, #tbcc has decreased industrial, commercial, multi-residential from about 50/50 to more of a 60/40 split. There are pros and cons to each, depending on your perspective of business or residential. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:09:09 AM
Admin says MPAC shifted $12M of assessment from lrg. industrial to residential. So, that’s where the problem lies when it comes to shifting taxes. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:15:29 AM
Options range from 1.93% to 2.45% on property tax increases. Once again, this has to do with shifting the tax levy from one property class to another. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:17:19 AM
#tbcc Giertuga says it’s easy for business owners on council to talk about commercial tax rates, but he feels homeowners hurt most in past few years, with 60% shift (his numbers). #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:31:53 AM
Giertuga says when he owned a business, taxes weren’t his biggest worry of ‘fixed costs’ . Says homeowners bearing too much of #TBay tax burden. #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:33:04 AM
#tbcc Giertuga asks to call the question. That loses in a tie. We’ll keep talking numbers, and differences of .52% #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:35:06 AM
#tbcc Ruberto (who owns many commercial bldgs) says business owners, if you include their homes, pay too much in taxes overall. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:36:06 AM
Ruberto says only solution is to bring more businesses into #TBay . #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:36:33 AM
These debates, for the ‘average’ home in #TBay will mean a tax increase of between $84 and $67 and change. #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:45:14 AM
#tbcc Foulds, Giertuga and Fraser votes against the recommended option. All others went for highest residential incr. Part of reason is to deal with taxes on multi-residential/apt bldgs. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:46:38 AM
#tbcc hearing how ReBOOT Canada will take #TBay old computers and repurpose them for charities and non-profits. S Ont group will pay all transportation costs. Looked at most enviro friendly option. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:51:04 AM
We've got a packed @UpNorthCBC today from #cbctb and #cbcsby . The lovely @bendyword will keep me in line...all starting at 4 pm ET/3 pm CT

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/3/2019 2:20:57 PM
My last day (for this stretch) on @UpNorthCBC with stories from across the north, including #Dryden #NorthBay #tbay and #sudbury . It all starts at 4 pm ET/3 pm CT on #cbctb and #cbcsby

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/5/2019 2:32:35 PM
NEW: Washout closes Highway 608 in South Gillies near Chimo Road | CBC News cbc.ca/1.5164600 #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/6/2019 2:50:35 PM
#MNRF says air attack is dispatched to a fire in #PickleLk burning between the community and Central Patricia neighbourhood. Here are a few pics courtesy of Lucie Hoffman. #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8aLxwsXUAAcnyR.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8aLxwHWkAEdeFi.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/6/2019 9:40:34 PM
#MNRF says air attack is dispatched to a fire in #PickleLk burning between the community and Central Patricia neighbourhood. Here are a few pics courtesy of Lucie Hoffman. #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8aLxwsXUAAcnyR.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8aLxwHWkAEdeFi.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/6/2019 9:40:35 PM
Update from #MNRF on #PickleLk fire, now at 200ha, not under control, burning between townsite and Central Patricia. Waterbomber and Initial Attack crews dispatched. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/7/2019 1:06:06 AM
Township of #PickleLk FB page says not under evacuation order, and #MNRF and Pickle Lk Fire is putting out hot spots. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/7/2019 1:22:13 AM
I might be in for a long evening...Designated truck route tops agenda at Thunder Bay city council | CBC News cbc.ca/1.5176284 #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 8:23:44 PM
Not quite a packed house, but still pretty full for #tbcc including tonight’s hot topic of the Designated Truck Route (DTR). #cbctb #tbay https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9TChq6WkAAnzKX.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 10:38:26 PM
Haven’t heard this comparison before: developers are like farmers, who create (grow) things that are needed. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 10:42:42 PM
First up: 1530 Golf Links Rd which includes 120 apartment units and 1 commercial bldg. Re-zoning needed to separate commercial and residential bldgs. Would be 3 unit strip mall. #cbctb #tbcc #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 10:45:33 PM
Developer (Mario Michelli) says #TBay not ready for mixing commercial and residential in the same bldg. #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 10:47:31 PM
Should note that #tbcc Ruberto is not here tonight. One missing member could make a big difference in the DTR vote outcome. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 10:54:24 PM
One objector has come forward, Ashley Yawney, with concerns over development timeline and parking. No supporters came forward. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 10:57:44 PM
Another objector comes forward, who lives across the street from proposed development. He has concerns about traffic. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 11:02:12 PM
Opponents say developers timeline to build 4 bldgs is 10-12 yrs, who will build “as he has the money.” Neighbours say that’s too long. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 11:07:04 PM
#tbcc still debating the merits of Micheli development on Golf Links. Sounds like #tbcc could get a memo on the development. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 11:15:21 PM
What amazes me is how some new(er) members of #tbcc still don’t seem to grasp planning matters, or even general rules and regulations. 8 months in... #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 11:16:30 PM
After all that, re-zoning is carried. Only opposed is #tbcc McKinnon. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 6/17/2019 11:23:08 PM