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Thunder Bay Recognized as a 2024 Tree City

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:17 AM

The City of Thunder Bay has been recognized as a 2024 Tree City of the World by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation. This international designation honours cities that excel in urban tree care and planning.

To earn this recognition, Thunder Bay met five key standards: establishing responsibility, setting rules, assessing resources, allocating funds, and celebrating achievements.

The Tree Cities of the World program connects cities...

Outdoor Rinks Remain Open for Start of March Break

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:15 AM

City crews have been working hard to maintain as many outdoor rinks as possible for families and individuals to enjoy as the outdoor temperatures get warmer. As we enter the weekend into March Break many sites remain open. However, with much warmer temperatures in the forecast, this weekend may be the last chance to get out and enjoy them before the season ends.

“We know how important outdoor skating rinks are to the community, especially during the March Break,” said Cory Halvorsen, Manager –...

City Releases 2024 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 11:12 AM

The City of Thunder Bay has released its 2024 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report, covering water quality results from January 1 to December 31, 2024. This report is prepared in accordance with Ontario’s Drinking Water System Regulation (O. Reg. 170/03) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

The report provides an overview of how the City treats and delivers safe drinking water, as well as tips on how residents can help protect water quality at home.

“Our water is monitored around the clock to...

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City’s Human Resources Division Launches New Employer Brand & Value Proposition

Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 12:05 PM

One City. One Team. One Vision. The City of Thunder Bay’s Human Resources Division unveiled a new employer brand identity and value proposition, along with an enhanced Careers website, at City Council last night in a presentation outlining the result of extensive research that defines the City’s strengths as an employer to enhance recruitment and retention.

“In order to position the City of Thunder Bay as an employer of choice, we needed a better understanding of what gives us a competitive edge...

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Carrick Street and Hewitson Street reopen after flooding

Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 03:32 PM

Carrick Street from 11th Avenue to Hewitson Street, and Hewitson Street from Russell Street to Carrick Street, will reopen late this afternoon. The streets had been closed since Feb. 26 to address frozen culverts causing flooding. 

Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area as workers reopen the roads.

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 Contact: an Spoljarich, Manager – Roads, 807-684-2408