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2026 Live on the Waterfront Lineup Released

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:45 PM

The City of Thunder Bay has announced an impressive lineup of for this summer’s outdoor concert series, Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation. 

Beginning Wednesday, July 15 at the Festival Area in Marina Park, this highly anticipated, free-to-attend eight-show series will include an array of artists spanning a wide variety of genres. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy evenings full of live music each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 

Award-winning artists...

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John and Balmoral Intersection to Close for Repaving

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:20 PM

The John Street and Balmoral Street intersection will be closed intermittently to traffic beginning on Thursday, June 18 to allow for repaving work.

The closure is expected to last approximately two days. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during this time.

This work supports the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining reliable transportation infrastructure that keeps Thunder Bay connected and supports future growth.

During construction:

  • While work is being completed on the John...

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Turn Lane at Harbour Expressway & Golf Links Intersection to Close

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:06 PM

The eastbound left turn lane will be closed to traffic at the Harbour Expressway & Golf Links Road intersection beginning Thursday, June 18 to support roadway improvement work.

The closure is expected to last two days, reopening the evening of Friday, June 19. Work will then continue within the median area at this location. Please use alternative routes during this time.

The work includes construction of an additional left turn lane on the Harbour Expressway to improve traffic flow in this area.

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City launches new online option for park bookings

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2026 12:46 PM

As part of the City of Thunder Bay’s commitment to improving service delivery and enhancing the customer experience through digital tools, residents can now easily book park space online and avoid making multiple calls to inquire about park availability. 

This expansion into the portfolio of online City services is part of the City’s Digital Strategy, which focuses on bringing more services online for citizens. The new online booking tool also supports the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize...

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City of Thunder Bay Makes All Building Permits Available Online

Posted on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 09:40 AM

All City of Thunder Bay building permits are now available online, marking a significant milestone in the City’s efforts to enhance customer service through digitization.

After recent updates to the City’s Property and Permitting Portal, all commercial, industrial, and institutional building permits can now be processed online. The City previously made all residential building permits available online through the portal in 2024.

This latest expansion of online services is part of the City’s...