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“Prepared Together” Theme of 2026’s Emergency Preparedness Week
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 12:34 PM
When emergency strikes, will your household be prepared? Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and the City of Thunder Bay are sharing resources that can help residents plan for various kinds of emergencies as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.
Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 3-9 this year, promotes the theme “Prepared Together,” highlighting the different types of emergencies that individuals can prepare for.
Although there are many examples online, there are several that are very relevant...
Two Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collections this Spring
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2026 10:02 AM
This spring there will be two Leaf & Yard Waste curbside collections. The first will take place between May 12 and 22, and the second four weeks later between June 9 and 19 - on residents’ regular recycling days.
“Residents have embraced the two Spring and two Fall Leaf & Yard Waste collections,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “The result has been outstanding, with a 42% increase in leaf and yard waste diverted from the landfill with the program expansion. The...
Generous donation launches Power to Play campaign
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2026 04:17 PM
PRO Kids is launching its fifth Annual Power to Play campaign on Friday, May 1, 2026, with a goal of reaching $25,000 in just two weeks. Funds from the campaign support children, youth and their families by reducing financial barriers to sports, recreation, arts and cultural activities.
This year’s campaign is off to a powerful start thanks to a generous donation of $5,000 from Bain Smith Consulting. “Supporting PRO Kids and the Power to Play campaign is about giving every child the chance to...
Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election Open May 1
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2026 03:37 PM
April 30, 2026 - The candidate nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election opens Friday, May 1.
Individuals interested in running for office as Mayor, City Councillor, or School Board Trustee must file nomination papers with the Office of the City Clerk, in person at City Hall, 500 Donald St. E. Filing fees are associated with each nomination.
Nominations will be accepted from May 1, 2026 until August 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
Appointments are required to file nomination papers. Candidates can...
Section of John Street Road Closed Friday for Storm Sewer Repair
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:23 AM
A section of John Street Road will be closed on Friday, May 1 to allow for storm sewer repairs.
Starting at 6am on Friday, John Street Road will be closed between Valley Street and Mercier Street. A detour will be available via Mercier Street and Hutton Park Drive.
Access will be available for local traffic only between Mercier Street and Chercover Drive, and for the Tim Hortons and gas station off of John Street Road.
The roadway is expected to reopen by Friday evening.
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