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Starter Company Plus program continues to support local entrepreneurs through COVID-19
Posted on Monday, June 29, 2020 06:15 AM
The Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre (EC) is pleased to announce the successful entrepreneurs who will receive a $5000 grant through the second round of the 2020 Starter Company Plus program. The 2020 Starter Company Plus program, originally known as the Starter Company, is in its 6th year of operation and has been helping local entrepreneurs start up, expand, or buy their business.
The second round of the program started just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada and like the...
Public Comment Invited on Chippewa Park Breakwater Removal Plan
Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 11:45 AM
A draft plan for removing the nearly 70-year-old wooden dock and breakwater on the east side of Chippewa Park beach, as well as erosion protection for the adjoining shoreline and maintaining fish habitat is now available for public review.
The plan has been prepared on behalf of the City of Thunder Bay and The Friends of Chippewa Park by JML Engineering, and was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation.
In addition to the process for the removal of the dock and stone, the...
Section of Red River Road to Close for Waterfront StrEATery
Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 11:45 AM
Red River Road from Court Street to St. Paul Street will be closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic from June 29 to July 3 for set-up of the Waterfront District StrEATery.
“We are happy to support the BIA’s StreEATery application that was part of City Council’s work on patio expansions that has allowed businesses to reopen. Closing the street will allow area businesses to serve more customers, and will give pedestrians additional room to safely enjoy the business area,” said Mayor Bill Mauro.
On...
City Offers Rent Relief Program for Commercial Tenants
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 07:30 AM
A rent relief program for commercial tenants that lease from the City has been approved by City Council.
“We recognize the financial hardships placed on the City’s commercial tenants due to ongoing closures and operating restrictions during this pandemic,” said Joel DePeuter, Manager of Realty Services.
“Unfortunately, municipalities are not eligible to apply to the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, so we are offering similar assistance to our tenants.”
This new program will be applicable...
Week of Canada Day Waste Collection Date Changes
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 05:45 AM
The upcoming Canada Day holiday will result in changes to waste and recycling collection in Area 1 and Area 2.
There is no collection on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1. Garbage and recycling collection moves back one day earlier during the week of June 29th for residents in Area 1 and Area 2. Collection in Area 3 and Area 4 remains unchanged.
To see which zone you reside in or if your collection day has changed, check your new 2020/2021 waste collection calendar that was delivered to...
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