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City Issues Traffic Notice: Phased Closures for McIntyre Street Area

Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2025 10:39 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is advising residents of upcoming road closures beginning Monday, May 5, as part of a phased traffic plan affecting the McIntyre Street area. These closures are necessary to support infrastructure work and ensure public safety during the project. The phased closures will take place as follows: Phase 1:

  • Algoma Street (North & South) – from Van Horne Street to Angus Street
  • McIntyre Street closed at Court Street – Local Traffic Only
  • McIntyre Street closed at Ruttan Street
Phase...

Generous Donation Launches 2025 Power to Play Campaign

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 04:08 PM

PRO Kids is proud to launch its fourth annual Power to Play campaign with a 2025 fundraising goal of $30,000 to help hundreds of local families in financial need. Every year, PRO Kids supports children and youth by giving them the opportunity to participate in sports, arts and cultural programs. This fundraising campaign continues until May 16. 

“We encourage everyone to give the gift of play to children in our community," says Amanda Prien, PRO Kids Coordinator. "Registration fees, transportation,...

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Thunder Bay Transit to stop accepting paper tickets after May 31

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:40 AM

Thunder Bay Transit continues to roll out Lift Pass, its reloadable smart card. To continue to modernize how fares are paid, Transit will stop accepting paper tickets as payment on buses at the end of day, May 31, 2025.

Thunder Bay Transit is offering an exchange for paper tickets at the Transit Office, 570 Fort William Road. Passengers can bring in their unused paper tickets in exchange for a reloadable Lift Pass card. Tickets must be in good condition to be exchanged. Starting May 1, 2025, the...

City Council approves Kam River Heritage Park for Temporary Village

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 12:06 PM

City Council has approved Kam River Heritage Park as the location for the City’s new Temporary Shelter Village. This decision is subject to final approval at the May 5th City Council meeting.

The initiative is a key part of the City’s Enhanced Encampment Response: A Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan, aimed at providing safer, more supportive shelter options for people experiencing homelessness.

Supported by $2.8 million in secured external funding, the project will transform an unmanaged...

City's Bike Lanes Opening Delayed

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 09:34 AM

Due to the prolonged period of cold, wet weather this spring, the City of Thunder Bay has delayed the official opening of bike lanes. Bike lanes typically open on May 1 after street sweeping operations have been completed. The City will continue sweeping operations to clear the roadway and bike lanes of winter sand and debris. An update will be provided to the public when the bike lanes are clear and open for use. Once the sweeping has finished and the bike lanes are opened, on-street parking...