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2020 Road Work Season Underway
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 10:45 AM
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...
Pavement Resurfacing on Section of River Street
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 10:30 AM
River Street, from Madeline Street to High Street will undergo pavement resurfacing starting this week.
Work will be completed in stages. Stage 1 will allow only westbound traffic on River Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured down Rockwood Avenue to Dawson Street, to High Street. Under the next stage, River Street will be fully closed to allow for final grading and paving operations.
Access to the businesses in the area will be provided on Madeline Street.
The work is expected to be substantially...

New Economic Recovery Task Team & Additional Starter Company Plus Program Funding
Posted on Friday, June 05, 2020 07:30 AM
Thunder Bay CEDC announces Economic Recovery Task Team and $75,000 in additional funding for local entrepreneur training program
Today the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) announces the creation of an Economic Recovery Task Team (ERTT) consisting of CEDC staff and members of the City’s Executive Management Team. CEDC staff are engaged in outreach across all business sectors in Thunder Bay and are asking business owners how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their...

Fire Cause Determined To Be Careless Disposal of Smoking Materials
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2020 07:00 AM
An investigation by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has concluded that the structural fire that occurred at 330 Lillie St. North on June 2, 2020, was the result of careless disposal of smoking material. Cigarette butts were found in the landscaped area that was covered in wood chips outside of an entrance to the building. Once ignited the fire spread to insulation on the outside of the building. Limited smoke entered the building and residents weren’t required to be evacuated.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is working...

Free Compost Now Available to Residents
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2020 07:00 AM
Compost is now available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting.
Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 8 am – 3:30 pm.
Due to COVID-19, a maximum of three vehicles are permitted inside the loading area at one time. Residents are also reminded to practice physical distancing in the compost...
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