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Council Review Gets Underway: Proposed 2020 City Budget Released
Posted on Friday, January 03, 2020 06:45 AM
The proposed 2020 Municipal Budget forms the starting point for City Council’s detailed review and provides an increase in the municipal tax levy after growth of $4.5 million or 2.32%.
“The demand for services continues to rise in Thunder Bay, especially in the area of emergency services and public safety and as a result of socio-economic factors,” said Norm Gale, City Manager. “This budget is considerate of such demand in an environment of reduced provincial funding without substantial cuts...

Networking Event Aims to Retain Health Care Professionals
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2019 09:30 AM
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted its 18th Annual Holiday Health Care Career Fair today at St. Joseph’s Heritage.
Formerly Home for the Holidays, the career fair welcomed professionals, students, and new graduates to network with 15 exhibiting healthcare organizations from Thunder Bay and throughout the region. The Holiday Health Care Career Fair initially started as a reception for medical students attending school outside of Thunder Bay, but has expanded...

Call to Artists for 50th Anniversary Art Bus and Snow Sculptures
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2019 09:00 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce two exciting public art opportunities for artists and artist teams.
Artists are invited to submit proposals for artwork that will be displayed proudly on the exterior of a City of Thunder Bay Transit Bus in 2020. The theme for this project is One City. Fifty Years. The intent is to help celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the amalgamation of the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre....

Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day
Posted on Friday, December 20, 2019 09:30 AM
The City will once again recycle natural trees this holiday season, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens.
“A benefit of getting a natural Christmas tree is that it’s recyclable,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section. “The City’s nine tree drop-off sites open on Boxing Day.”
North Drop-off...

Outdoor Boarded Skating Rinks Open for the Season Tomorrow
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2019 06:30 AM
The City’s boarded outdoor skating rinks will open for the season tomorrow. Residents are encouraged to grab their skates and visit one of the fantastic outdoor rinks that the City has to offer.
Some of the skating ponds still require flooding and maintenance prior to opening.
The City operates and maintains 38 outdoor skating rinks. Supervised locations have standard operating hours of 2 pm – 10 pm, Monday – Friday, and 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturdays and Sundays. Each rink has different days of operations....
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