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Quick Actions of Paramedics Stops Assault in Progress
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 11:00 AM
Two Superior North EMS (SNEMS) paramedics are being credited with stopping and preventing serious injuries to a person who was being assaulted.
At about 5 pm on Tuesday afternoon a paramedic crew was pulling up to the Westfort Paramedic Station when they observed what they appeared to be a possible robbery and assault in progress of an older gentlemen by three younger males.
The paramedics immediately contacted police and pulled directly up to the scene. As they exited the ambulance to assist the victim,...
2021 Road Work Begins on Edward Street
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 12:15 PM
Scheduled work on Edward Street between Ward Avenue and William Street will begin on Wednesday, June 9. The initial phase of the construction work will replace the existing watermain through the Edward Street and Redwood Avenue intersection.
Following the watermain work, construction of the roundabout will begin at the Edward Street and Redwood Avenue intersection later in July.
During the upcoming work, Edward Street will remain open to traffic, but with lane restrictions. Motorists are asked to reduce...
Mayor Mauro Rescinds Public Health & Social Services Emergency
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 11:30 AM
In February 2021, Mayor Bill Mauro declared a second state of emergency for the City of Thunder Bay to request immediate assistance from the Province regarding the surge of COVID-19 among the city’s vulnerable population at that time.
On June 7, 2021, that second state of emergency has been rescinded as the numbers of those in the vulnerable population that require isolation have remained steady and low for the past several weeks, and sufficient resources have been secured by community partners to...
West Lyon Boulevard Closed to Vehicular Traffic on Weekends
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 10:15 AM
Back by popular demand, weekend closures of West Lyon Boulevard return this summer, providing cyclists and pedestrians with more space to enjoy. Effective immediately, road closure signage and barricades will be in place every weekend from Friday at 4 pm to Monday at 8 am to prevent vehicular traffic from entering the roadway.
The City heard from recreational users who enjoyed the open space last summer; therefore, the City re-established it for 2021. This temporary closure will continue into the...

Residents Invited to Share Input on 2022 City Budget Direction
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 05:45 AM
As the City of Thunder Bay prepares for its 2022 budget year ahead, City Council is looking for citizen input to help inform their decision making.
“Each time you use a City service, whether it be garbage collection, having your street plowed or enjoying a new recreation trail, those services are made possible by funding provided in the City budget,” said Councillor Mark Bentz, Chair of Administrative Services. “The budget determines what your tax dollars will, and will not fund; your...Contact Us