City News

Sewer and Road Work to Close Burwood Road

The City of Thunder Bay is advising the public that Stage 2 of the Burwood Road reconstruction will begin Monday, July 14. As part of this work, Burwood Road will be closed at Central Avenue, with local traffic access maintained from Oliver Road only. This necessary infrastructure upgrade includes full road reconstruction and installation of a new trunk sewer to improve drainage capacity. Motorists are asked to obey all posted signage and detour routes. Access to properties within the...

City recommends 114 Miles St. East for Temporary Shelter Village

After nearly two years of extensive research, public input, and in-depth review, the City is recommending 114 Miles Street East as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village.

This decision follows a comprehensive process that began in 2022 when City Council endorsed a human rights-based approach to encampments. In April 2023, Council approved the Enhanced Encampment Response Plan – a 10-part action plan grounded in dignity, respect, and the right to housing.

Throughout 2024 and 2025,...

Temporary Transit Terminal Location Starting July 14

Thunder Bay Transit is temporarily moving operations from the Waterfront Transit Terminal to a nearby location on Cumberland Street North starting Monday, July 14, 2025. This change is needed to allow for upgrades to the current terminal.

The temporary terminal will be located on Cumberland Street North between Van Norman Street and Camelot Street. That section of the street will be closed to regular traffic, but buses will still have access.

During this time, riders will find:

• Temporary shelters...