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City Archives Welcomes Nominations for Women’s History Month

Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2021 09:00 AM

The City of Thunder Bay Archives is calling for nominations from the community of notable women from our city’s past to be featured on the web exhibit for Women’s History Month in October.

The Women in History online exhibit was launched in 2013 as a means to recognize women who have contributed to the history and community of Thunder Bay. Every year, we ask for submissions from the community of local women who have made an impact to be included and celebrated within the exhibit.

“This...

Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Scheduled for May 18 -28

Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2021 07:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay’s spring curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from May 18 – 28, on residents’ regular recycling days. 

Homeowners must use Kraft (paper bags) for leaf and yard waste. Kraft bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores. Each filled bag must weigh less than 18 kg (40 lbs.). 

Branches and brush may also be left at the curb for collection. Bundles of branches must be less than one metre (39 inches) long and no more than 61 cm or...

Heavy Load Restrictions to Be Lifted May 10

Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 11:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay will be removing seasonal load restrictions on Monday, May 10 at 8:00 am. The roadway weight restrictions are instituted each spring in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Provincial Reduced Load Regulations, to protect the roads from damage until the frost is out of the ground. 

To view a reduced loads restrictions exemptions map, visit our Heavy Loads page. For more information or to obtain a print or fax copy of the above list, contact the...

Bicycle Friendly Silver Award Badge

Thunder Bay Wins Silver Award as a Bicycle Friendly Community

Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 05:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is honoured to receive a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition (STR) and its partner, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) for providing citizens with extensive bike lane and multi-use trails to encourage active, healthier living.

“I’m proud that our City has been recognized as a bicycle friendly city. Cycling not only helps people maintain an active lifestyle, but it can go a long way towards reducing GHG emissions....

EarthCare Begins Public Engagement on Net-Zero Climate Strategy

Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 10:30 AM

Throughout the month of May, EarthCare Thunder Bay invites citizens to get involved and learn more about plans to see Thunder Bay become a climate-forward city through a net-zero strategy. Following a presentation of the draft, Climate-Forward City: Thunder Bay Net-Zero Strategy, to City Council this week, citizens are invited to join a Virtual Launch Event, Open House, and community survey online on the Get Involved Thunderbay website.

“The development of this Strategy is just...