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City resumes some animal services to better serve the public

Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 03:08 PM

The City of Thunder Bay’s Licensing & Enforcement Division will resume some services to better assist domestic animals, their owners, and the general public.

The changes include responding to complaints involving dogs and cats running at large in a more timely manner, and accepting animals at the Municipal Kennel who are found at-large. Lost pets taken into care will also be posted on the City’s website to alert their owners they have been found.

Some of these services were halted by Municipal...

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Two Leaf and Yard Waste Collections this Spring

Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 03:04 PM

This spring there will be two Leaf & Yard Waste curbside collections. The first will take place between May 13 and 23, and the second between June 10 and 20 - on residents’ regular recycling days.

“We’re offering two spring collections to give residents more flexibility and convenience,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “We’re pleased to expand this service. Having two collection dates means more opportunity for residents to tackle yard work on their own schedule...

City Issues Traffic Notice: Phased Closures for McIntyre Street Area

Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2025 10:39 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is advising residents of upcoming road closures beginning Monday, May 5, as part of a phased traffic plan affecting the McIntyre Street area. These closures are necessary to support infrastructure work and ensure public safety during the project. The phased closures will take place as follows: Phase 1:

  • Algoma Street (North & South) – from Van Horne Street to Angus Street
  • McIntyre Street closed at Court Street – Local Traffic Only
  • McIntyre Street closed at Ruttan Street
Phase...

Generous Donation Launches 2025 Power to Play Campaign

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 04:08 PM

PRO Kids is proud to launch its fourth annual Power to Play campaign with a 2025 fundraising goal of $30,000 to help hundreds of local families in financial need. Every year, PRO Kids supports children and youth by giving them the opportunity to participate in sports, arts and cultural programs. This fundraising campaign continues until May 16. 

“We encourage everyone to give the gift of play to children in our community," says Amanda Prien, PRO Kids Coordinator. "Registration fees, transportation,...

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Thunder Bay Transit to stop accepting paper tickets after May 31

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:40 AM

Thunder Bay Transit continues to roll out Lift Pass, its reloadable smart card. To continue to modernize how fares are paid, Transit will stop accepting paper tickets as payment on buses at the end of day, May 31, 2025.

Thunder Bay Transit is offering an exchange for paper tickets at the Transit Office, 570 Fort William Road. Passengers can bring in their unused paper tickets in exchange for a reloadable Lift Pass card. Tickets must be in good condition to be exchanged. Starting May 1, 2025, the...