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Thunder Bay District COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2020 07:30 AM
Local COVID-19 business survey shows 91% experienced a decrease in sales; new and repeat business participation sought for second round
The partnership launched in April to survey the effects of COVID-19 on businesses in the Thunder Bay district has released the results of its first round of the survey, collected at the end of April. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, North Superior Workforce Planning Board, Thunder Bay CEDC and Northern Policy Institute agreed to collaborate on the six-month project...

COVID-19 Forces Scaling Back of Summer Programs
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 06:30 PM
With the Province’s extension of Emergency Orders, the City is cancelling certain summer Recreation & Culture and Parks programs and services and reducing its summer student hiring program that supports those services. City Council approved the service level changes tonight.
The Province has extended previous emergency orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to June 9, 2020. These orders include redeployment measures for municipalities, closure of recreational facilities...
Section of James Street to Close for Watermain Replacement
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 09:45 AM
James Street, at Riverview Drive, will be closed to through traffic, to allow for a watermain replacement. Work is starting on Tuesday, June 2, and is expected to be completed by the morning of Thursday, June 4.
In the coming weeks, James Street will undergo the final lift of asphalt pavement resurfacing. More details will be provided when available.
The construction schedule is subject to change as various factors, such as weather, can have an impact on project timelines.
Motorists are advised to avoid...
Thunder Bay CEDC and Tourism Thunder Bay encourage city residents to #TBaycation this summer
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 09:15 AM
During these unprecedented times, residents of Thunder Bay are seeking excitement, fun and adventure while staying close to home. In the spirit of ‘staycationing’ – vacationing in one’s home country or region rather than abroad – Thunder Bay CEDC and Tourism Thunder Bay officially launch their Summer #TBaycation Contest, backed by over $19,000 worth in prizes.
“We have an amazing tourism sector and it has been among the hardest hit by the Covid Pandemic.” Says Paul Pepe, Manger, Tourism Thunder Bay,...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Lifts Fire Ban
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 01:45 PM
At midnight tonight, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue will lift the City wide fire ban previously in place.
At that time, all valid outdoor burning permits will be reinstated. The fire ban being lifted is consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests lifting the Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
Residents are reminded that 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...
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