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Call for Talent, Vendors, Artists/Artisans, and Community Groups

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 04:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting performing artists, food vendors, product & service vendors, artists/artisans, and community groups to apply to participate in the City’s annual events series.

In response to Provincial orders and physical distancing mandates, it is anticipated that the City’s summer programming will look different than previous years.  With public safety being the top priority, events staff are planning innovative ways of delivering events without encouraging the large...

Thunder Bay Delegation Brings Priorities to Provincial Level

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 07:15 AM

Thunder Bay’s key priorities were addressed during the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference that took place Jan. 25 and 26. The Conference was held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A delegation led by Councillor Brian McKinnon, Chair – Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, along with Mayor Bill Mauro, and City Manager Norm Gale brought forward community issues to lobby for action and/or funding, and promote Thunder Bay’s important issues relevant to the community.

“ROMA...

Residents Reminded to Stay Safe and Follow Rules at Outdoor Amenities

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:45 AM

The city is reminding residents that the Provincial Order issued on Dec. 21, 2020 states, in part, that permitted outdoor recreational amenities may only open if people can maintain a physical distance of two metres from one another, and sports, or other sports or games where people may come within two metres of each other, are not practiced or played within the amenity.

In an effort to continue to have city-run outdoor rinks and ponds available to the public, skaters must follow Ontario’s rules and...

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Community Reminded of Cold Weather Response Plan

Posted on Monday, January 25, 2021 11:45 AM

The City of Thunder Bay and community partners remind all citizens to take extra caution when spending time outdoors, especially during extreme cold events. The Cold Weather Response Plan will be active for the duration of the COVID-19 municipal state of emergency.

With the cold months upon us, Thunder Bay can soon expect extreme cold warnings or special weather alerts from Environment Canada. Due to COVID-19, access to public facilities typically used to find relief from the cold is limited. The...

50th Anniversary Commemorative Art Bus in Service Today

Posted on Monday, January 25, 2021 09:00 AM

The 50th Anniversary installation of the latest City art bus is now complete, and it will be in service with Thunder Bay Transit starting today.

“The new art bus is a great tool for civic engagement, and another wonderful way to celebrate our 50th Anniversary year that just passed,” said Councillor Shelby Ch’ng, Chair – 50th Anniversary Committee.

“The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the majority of activities that were planned for 2020, but some events were tweaked to virtual settings and some...