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Section of Balmoral Street to Close for Asphalt Resurfacing

Balmoral Street, between Hartland Street and Montgomery Street, will be closed to through traffic starting on Thursday, Sept. 30, for asphalt resurfacing work.

Work is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 8, but weather conditions and other factors may impact project timelines.

Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area of the construction and detours.

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Contact: Matthew Miedema, Project Engineer, 625-3050

Celebrate Local Culture, Arts and Creativity with Culture Days

Everyone is encouraged to take part in the upcoming Thunder Bay Culture Days from Sept. 24 to Oct. 24, with over 30 activities registered in the Thunder Bay district. Culture Days is an annual national event that has become one of the nation’s largest participatory cultural events.

“Culture days is an opportunity to celebrate local culture and to bring attention to the large impact that culture has socially and economically in our community,” said Louisa Costanzo, the City’s Supervisor...

Section of Neebing Avenue to Close for Rail Crossing Rehabilitation

Neebing Avenue, between Montreal Street and Broadway Avenue, will be closed to through traffic on Sunday, September 26, from 7 am – 7 pm, to allow for rehabilitation work on the CP rail crossing. Traffic will be able to access Montreal Street from Mountdale Avenue.

The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors – such as weather – can have an impact on project timelines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and those travelling in the area are asked to use extra...

Waste Collection Date Changes for Week of Sept. 27

The upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will result in date changes for waste and recycling collection during the week of Sept. 27. City residents with regular waste and recycling collection on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will receive collection one day earlier. Friday collection remains unchanged. 

The following are the new waste collection dates:

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Public Invited to ‘Try Out the Roundabout’ Prior to Official Opening

Prior to the expected opening of the Edward St. and Redwood Ave. roundabout this weekend, the City is hosting a pop-up education event on Sept. 24 from 1-3 pm for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to learn firsthand the ins and outs of roundabouts.

City staff will be on site near the roundabout in the Northwood Mall parking lot where they will share an educational video and answer questions about how roundabouts are designed to maximize safety, minimize delay and decrease fuel consumption.

After...