Thunder Bay, Ont.'s south core will see some major transformation in the coming months, with the long-planned demolition of Victoriaville Shopping Centre.

The city announced this week that the demolition is scheduled to begin in April.

"The project was just issued for tender over the weekend, with the tender closing later in March," said Aaron Ward, manager of the city's engineering department. "This is carrying on from the direction provided from council to demolish Victoriaville Mall and to reo…