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City to Host Evacuees from Neskantaga First Nation

Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2020 04:00 PM

Neskantaga First Nation has self-evacuated approximately 233 people to Thunder Bay after an unknown sheen in the water reservoir forced the shutdown of the community’s water system.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre has requested that Thunder Bay serve as a host community for the First Nation’s vulnerable population, including children, elders and families that have already evacuated to Thunder Bay.

Neskantaga First Nation is a fly-in community located approximately 560 kilometres north of...

City Collaborates with District Humane Society

Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 08:15 AM

The Thunder Bay and District Humane Society has offered to take in stray cats on a temporary basis to allow the City’s Animal Services Centre to focus on providing essential core services during the pandemic.

“Animal Shelters can quickly become overwhelmed during a pandemic unless services are limited,” said Doug Vincent, Manager, Licensing & Enforcement. “Bringing in large numbers of animals would stretch capacity and resources to the point where we could no longer adequately care for the animals.”

He...

Culvert Work Closes Section of Multi-Use Trail

Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 06:00 AM

Users of the City’s Multi-Use Trails are advised that a section of trail at the northwest corner of Harbour Expressway and Golf Links Road is currently closed to restore a culvert that has heaved.

Trail users can avoid the closure by detouring to the trail east of the McIntyre River, from Central Avenue to Confederation College. 

The City expects to re-open the trail by Friday, Oct. 30.

 

 

           

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Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 07:15 AM

The City of Thunder Bay’s curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from Oct. 27 to Nov. 6 during residents’ regular recycling days. 

Homeowners must use paper bags for leaf and yard waste. Kraft paper bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores. Regular weight limits of 18 kg/40 lbs. per bag apply. 

Branches and brush can also be left at the curb for collection in bundles. Bundles must be less than one metre long and no more than 61 cm in diameter and...

Mayor Mauro Lobbies Province for Priority Funding

Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 06:30 AM

Mayor Bill Mauro was invited to participate in a virtual discussion yesterday in advance of the Fall 2020 Ontario Budget.

The Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance hosted community consultations to hear directly from the people of Ontario. The COVID-19 pandemic has significant impact on individuals, families and businesses across the province. To help start Ontario down the road to recovery, the government is preparing a Fall 2020 Budget.

“This was an important opportunity to advocate...