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Building Owners to Maintain Water Safety When Re-Opening
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 09:00 AM
The COVID-19 Pandemic has prolonged closures or reduced occupancy of many buildings in Thunder Bay. While the City is responsible to provide clean, safe drinking water to its customers, it is the responsibility of each building owner to ensure it maintains the safety of the water within their building.
When buildings are closed or have low occupancy for a prolonged period of time, water in the building becomes stagnant and can pose serious health risks.
The City of Thunder Bay’s Water Authority and...

Fire Ban Lifted, Outdoor Burning Permits Re-Instated
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 09:00 AM
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has lifted the City wide fire ban previously in place, and all valid outdoor burning permits have been reinstated.
The fire ban being lifted is consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests lifting the Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
Fire Stations are closed to the public due to the Covid-19 emergency, so permits can only be renewed and applied for online. New permit applications require an inspection by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue personnel, and those...
One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed Next Week
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 07:45 AM
The City will allow residents to put out a third item garbage with no tag, on the first collection date after the Victoria Day holiday.
Residents are reminded to still try and reduce waste. Reducing waste saves energy, time, money and valuable natural resources. By making small changes to reduce waste in our everyday lives, it can make a powerful difference.
To learn more, or to see your waste collection schedule, visit: thunderbay.ca/waste
For more information, contact the Infrastructure...
COVID-19: Province to Allow Golf Courses and Marinas to Open
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 02:00 PM
Today, the Ontario government announced that they are reopening more services and businesses beginning this long weekend, and over the next week.
Although we await the official order from the Province and further specifics, City-run golf courses expect to open on Friday, May 22, after staff have been recalled, training is completed (i.e. on equipment, new safety provisions and protocols etc.) and courses are ready with basic site maintenance and preparation.
Subject to review of the Provincial order,...

Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Takes Place Between May 19-29
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:45 PM
The City of Thunder Bay’s spring curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from May 19 – 29, on resident’s regular recycling days.
Homeowners must use Kraft (paper bags) for leaf and yard waste. Kraft bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores. Regular bag weight limits of 18 kg/40 lbs or less apply.
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 (24 inches)...
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