The naming of Thunder Bay
"Lakehead" and "The Lakehead" split the vote
When the Ontario cities of Fort William and Port Arthur amalgamated in 1970, residents voted for a new name for their new city.
| Candidate name | Votes |
|---|---|
| Thunder Bay | 15,870 |
| Lakehead | 15,302 |
| The Lakehead | 8,377 |
This table should be included under the dictionary entry for “vote splitting”.