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City to Host Neighbourhood Drop-In Session for Temporary Shelter Village Project

November 17, 2025 – The City of Thunder Bay is inviting community members to attend an upcoming Neighbourhood Drop-In Session to learn more about the Temporary Shelter Village project. This informal event is designed to give the public clear, accessible information about the project and a chance to speak directly with City staff and partners shaping its development.

The session takes place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the Canada Games Complex and will feature visual...

City of Thunder Bay Raises Métis Flag in Honour of Louis Riel Day

November 14, 2025 – The City of Thunder Bay is proud to raise the Métis flag from November 14 to 17, 2025, in honour of Louis Riel Day, to recognize the lasting contributions of Métis people throughout our community, and country.

The Métis flag will be flown at City Hall as a symbol of respect, remembrance, and the ongoing relationship-building with the Thunder Bay & District Métis Council, the Métis Nation of Ontario, and Métis citizens who call Thunder Bay home.

“Flying the Métis flag is one way...

Site Preparation Work Underway for Temporary Shelter Village

November 14, 2025 – Construction on the Temporary Shelter Village at 879 Alloy Place is currently underway. Design work for the project has started, and sewer and water services have been extended to the site.

Site preparation work has now started and will continue in phases over the coming months. This phase includes removal of selected trees from the site to support grading and drainage requirements. Where possible, a buffer of trees will be maintained depending on tree condition, site grading,...

City Invites Public to Learn About Four Proposed Development Concepts and Provide Feedback

The City is inviting residents to learn more and share their thoughts on four conceptual development proposals currently under consideration for City-owned properties that may be declared surplus to support new multi-unit housing and mixed-use opportunities.

A dedicated webpage has been launched at www.thunderbay.ca/getinvolved featuring renderings, background information, and an online survey open to all residents. Two in-person public engagement open houses will also take place Wednesday,...

The City’s Newest Roundabout at Cumberland Street and Water Street Opens November 7

November 6, 2025 – Drivers in Thunder Bay will soon experience a new way to move through one of the city’s busiest intersections. The highly anticipated roundabout at Cumberland and Water Streets will be open to traffic in the late afternoon on November 7, 2025. As the project is nearing completion, the City is encouraging residents to learn how to use the roundabout safely and confidently.

Roundabouts are circular intersections where traffic flows counterclockwise around a central island. Unlike...