Ken Boshcoff
Ken Boshcoff is the former mayor of Thunder Bay and currently serves as a city councillor. He has taken a more compassionate approach to the issue of homelessness and encampments, advocating for human rights rather than strict enforcement measures.
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Recent news mentions
Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff said city staff have been working day and night to help evacuees settle in and feel safe.
Evacuees of wildfires in northwestern Ontario recall harrowing escapes
Canada· 2026-07-19
Mayor Ken Boshcoff stated that the declaration signals the urgency of current conditions.
Thunder Bay city council declares homelessness a humanitarian crisisCanada· 2026-02-19
Mayor Ken Boshcoff said council is considering the request to declare a state of emergency on homelessness.
Indigenous leaders call for Thunder Bay to declare a state of emergency on homelessnessCanada· 2026-01-31
Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff emphasized the city's commitment to support evacuees during the wildfire crisis.
Construction workers escape wildfire in Northwestern Ontario as armed forces airlift evacueesCanada· 2025-06-09
Ken Boshcoff, the mayor of Thunder Bay, has taken a gentler approach to the issue of encampments compared to other Ontario mayors.
In Thunder Bay, a divide over encampments weighs on votersCanada· 2025-02-24
