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Help shape Thunder Bay’s next Community Safety & Well-Being Plan

Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 09:47 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting everyone to help shape the next Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB Plan is a community-led strategy required by the Province and built by and for the people of Thunder Bay. This plan is all about making Thunder Bay safer, healthier, and more connected for everyone.

Over the next five months, the City will be engaging with residents, local organizations, and community partners to talk about what’s working well, what needs to change, and how we...

Demolition of Victoriaville Centre Set to Begin August 11

Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2025 03:43 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is entering the next major phase of the Reimagine Victoriaville project, with the demolition of Victoriaville Centre scheduled to begin Monday, August 11, 2025. Crews will be working extended hours from 7 am to 7 pm, in accordance with City noise by-laws. The Victoriaville Centre officially closed to the public on July 18, 2025. Temporary maps showing alternate routes to nearby businesses are posted at all entrances and key locations around Victoriaville to help guide...

Info Session Held on Temporary Shelter Village Site at Alloy Place

Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2025 12:45 PM

Following City Council’s decision on July 21 to confirm 879 Alloy Place (Hillyard Site) as the location for the Temporary Shelter Village, City staff hosted an information session this morning for nearby business owners and operators.

Held at Moose Hall in partnership with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, about 55 people attended to ask questions, and learn more about the project and opportunities for ongoing engagement as the project moves forward.

The Temporary Shelter Village is a key part...

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Short-Term Rental Operators Reminded of Accommodation Tax Obligations

Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 10:27 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is reminding operators of short-term rental accommodations, including those listed on platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, and other similar platforms, that they are legally required to collect and remit the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). 

The MAT applies to stays of less than 30 days in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals across the city. The 5% tax must be added to the nightly rate and submitted to the City on a regular basis – either monthly or quarterly.

“Whether you...

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Maamawe: at Live on the Waterfront

Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 09:34 AM

The City of Thunder Bay’s Live on the Waterfront performance series, presented by Ontario Power Generation, continues this Wednesday, August 6 from 6 pm – 9 pm at Marina Park with a special Maamawe edition.

 Maamawe – meaning “all together” – celebrates Indigenous voices, artistry, and connection through an evening of powerful performances by three incredible artists: 

  • 6:00 pm – Sara Kae: an Ojibwe and Cree artist from Lake Helen First Nation whose powerful voice and storytelling have taken her from...