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Celebrate International Trails Day at the Waterfront
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 01:25 PM
The City of Thunder Bay, together with community partners, invites residents to take part in the Celebrate International Trails Day: Build the Waterfront Trail event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Prince Arthur’s Landing. This free public event is being held in celebration of International Trails Day, and Thunder Bay is honoured to be selected as one of only 13 sites across Canada recognized by the Trans Canada Trail for this national celebration. The day will feature a mix of hands-on environmental...

Final Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection coming
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 08:52 PM
The second and final Spring Leaf & Yard waste curbside collection will take place between June 10 and June 20, on residents’ regular recycling day.
“Having two collections in the spring and two again in the fall allows the City to increase the amount of leaf and yard waste collected and diverted from the landfill,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “Last fall, with the two collections, we saw a significant increase in the tonnage collected. That told the City that...
City Breaks Ground on the Reimagine Victoriaville Project
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 02:40 PM
Today, the City of Thunder Bay officially takes a major step in the transformation of downtown Fort William with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Reimagine Victoriaville project. This significant initiative marks the beginning of the removal of the Victoriaville Centre and the revitalization of Victoria and Syndicate Avenues into a modern, accessible, and vibrant public space.
The project, approved by City Council in 2023, aims to reopen Victoria Avenue to vehicular traffic, introduce bike...
Section of Cumberland Street Closed for Roundabout Construction and Infrastructure Upgrades
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 03:55 PM
The City of Thunder Bay is advising the public that Cumberland Street, from McVicar Street to Howe Street, is fully closed starting today for major infrastructure work, including the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Cumberland Street and Water Street.
The closure will remain in effect until the fall to allow for the installation of new sewer and water infrastructure, along with full road and sidewalk reconstruction throughout the area. While Water Street remains open at...
Public Works Week Comes to a Close After Successful Community Events
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 03:31 PM
The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce that more than 1,100 people attended this year’s Public Works Open House at Mountdale Yard, marking a tremendous turnout and celebrating a successful conclusion to National Public Works Week 2025.
Residents of all ages came out to enjoy the family-friendly event, which featured interactive displays, City vehicles, games, and more. The Open House offered a fun and educational opportunity for the community to engage with the essential services that...
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