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Free compost available to City residents beginning Friday
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 03:55 PM
Free compost will be available at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility starting Friday, May 15, for all City residents - while quantities last, weather permitting.
Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Rd. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
“Just in time for the long weekend, free compost is now available for Thunder Bay residents,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste &...
Gravel Road Maintenance Underway Across Thunder Bay
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2026 04:28 PM
With spring conditions improving, the City of Thunder Bay has begun seasonal maintenance on gravel roads across the community.
Residents may have seen recent updates on how the City is addressing pothole conditions on paved roads. Gravel roads also require significant spring maintenance, and City crews will be out over the next several weeks grading and repairing gravel surfaces as conditions allow.
Gravel road grading cannot be completed when roads are too wet, covered with snow or ice, or when...
City Archives Celebrates Women’s History - 2026 Nominations Open May 11
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2026 02:02 PM
May 8, 2026 - If you know a woman whose role in Thunder Bay’s history should be celebrated, the City Archives is accepting submissions for its Women’s History Month exhibit starting Monday, May 11. The exhibit, launched in 2013, celebrates women who have contributed to Thunder Bay’s history.
“I encourage everyone to help us recognize a woman who has made a meaningful impact in our community,” said Christina Wakefield, City Archivist. “We would also like to celebrate the diversity of our city by...
Lanes to be Reduced on Arthur Street for Repaving
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2026 10:46 AM
Lane reductions will be in place on Arthur Street West between Highway 61 and Parkdale Boulevard starting on Monday, May 11, as the City of Thunder Bay carries out resurfacing work.
At least one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction during the work, which is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. Sidewalk access will not be impacted.
The work includes partial-depth removal of existing asphalt and re-paving with two new lifts of...
City Seeks Public Feedback on Waterfront Trail Update
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026 11:19 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is seeking public feedback on a recent update to the proposed route of the Waterfront Trail.
This feedback will inform the City’s long-term plan to build a continuous waterfront trail running approximately 13.5 kilometres, from Fisherman’s Park in the north to Mission Marsh Conservation Area in the south.
The proposed route has recently been adjusted for one northern section of the trail near the mouth of the Current River. The new route would direct pedestrians and...
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