City News

Pride Crosswalks Scheduled for Completion This Week

Installation of Pride crosswalks continues at two intersections: the first at the intersection of Donald Street and May Street, and the second at the intersection of Bay Street and Algoma Street.

The crosswalk painting has necessitated partial road closures at each location. 

The work at the intersection of Donald and May Streets has now been completed.

Algoma Street is currently closed from Cornwall Avenue to Bay Street with local traffic access only. Bay Street traffic may proceed straight through...

Safety Decals Installed at CN Rail Trail Crossing for Rail Safety Week

City workers installed eye-catching “Look. Listen. Live.” safety decals today at the point where CN Rail tracks cross the multi-use trail beside the Neebing Floodway. The decals will enhance the safety of trail users by reminding them to check for approaching trains at the rail crossing. 

“We’re pleased to be able to add the decals during Rail Safety Week, and make the crossing safer for trail users overall,” said Brad Adams, the City’s Manager of Roads.

The decals were provided to the City by...

MECG Continues Efforts to Limit Spread of COVID-19 in City

The City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation, and discussed efforts in managing the virus this fall and winter.

"We are in a different time than we have been in the last few months, and I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone dealing with this on the front lines," said Mayor Bill Mauro. “Thank you most especially to the Health Unit, the Hospital, Emergency and Medical Services, our school...

Thunder Bay Road Work Season Continues into Fall

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $18 million in 2020 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction zones.

The following areas are scheduled for, or are currently undergoing, road and other...