Thunder Bay got its name thanks to a split vote
When the Ontario cities of Fort William and Port Arthur amalgamated in 1970, residents voted for a new name for their new city.Amalgamation. City of Thunder Bay (2022). About Thunder Bay. City of Thunder Bay (2005).
| Candidate name | Votes |
|---|---|
| Thunder Bay | 15,870 |
| Lakehead | 15,302 |
| The Lakehead | 8,377 |
The result deserves a place of honour in voting theory textbooks.