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Update on Edward Street Construction

The construction on Edward Street, between Ward Avenue and William Street, is nearing completion and will fully reopen soon. The original planned date for reopening Edward Street between William Street and University Drive was scheduled for today. However, this has been pushed back in order to complete final street lighting work. 

The revised reopening of this section of Edward Street is planned for late next week. 

The reconstruction on Edward Street involved considerable investment in our...

Northbound Lane Closure on Section of Simpson Street

The Northbound lane on Simpson Street, between Bethune Street and Ogden Street, will close to through traffic on Monday, Nov. 1, for sewer work. A detour route will be available at Hardisty Street. Southbound traffic should not be impacted. 

The present work is estimated to take two days to complete, but weather conditions and other factors may impact project timelines.  

While the road will be closed to through traffic, local traffic will be permitted. Motorists are asked if possible,...

Section of Cameron Street to Close for Railway Repairs

Cameron Street, between Waterloo Street and Bernard Street, will close to through traffic on Monday, Nov. 1, to facilitate repairs of the railway crossing. 

The present work is estimated to take five days to complete, but weather conditions and other factors may impact project timelines.  

While the road will be closed to through traffic, local traffic will be permitted. Motorists are asked, if possible, to avoid the area during the construction period.

Those travelling near the construction...

North Core Streetscape Project Sees Winter Addition

As the City of Thunder Bay continues the Reimagining the North Core Streetscapes Project to guide the redesign of the streets in the downtown North Core, a new Winter Streetscape pilot project is being added. This will consist of a protected flexible-use area on the northwest corner of Cumberland Street and Red River Road, which will allow for future event programing.

The City will remove the granite blocks on Red River Road and Cumberland Street by early next week. Two way traffic on Cumberland Street...

City Archives Unveils 2021 Inductees into Women’s History Month Exhibit

Each year in October, to coincide with Women’s History Month, new inductees are added to the City of Thunder Bay Women’s History Month online exhibit. The exhibit recognizes and celebrates women of all ages who played important roles in the history and development of our city. 

The City of Thunder Bay Archives launched the Women in History online exhibit in 2013 as a means to recognize women associated with our community who have made significant contributions or outstanding accomplishments throughout...