City News

City of Thunder Bay Welcomes Federal Investment in VIA Rail Fleet Renewal and Local Jobs

September 4, 2026 – The City of Thunder Bay welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of a $4.7-billion investment in VIA Rail’s fleet renewal program and congratulates Alstom and its Thunder Bay workforce on this significant milestone.

The announcement represents a major investment in Canadian rail manufacturing and reinforces Thunder Bay’s long-standing role as a centre of excellence for passenger rail production.

“Thunder Bay has a proud history of building rail vehicles that connect...

Splash Pads, Campgrounds and Amusement Rides to Begin Closing for Season

As another season of summer fun winds down, the City of Thunder Bay is announcing closing dates for seasonal attractions like splash pads, campgrounds, and amusement rides.

Splash pads are scheduled to end operations as follows:

• North End Park and Franklin Street splash pads – Closed as of September 8
• County Park and Northwood Playfield splash pads – Closed as of September 14
• Marina Park Splash Pad – Closed as of September 16

Campground services will close as follows:

• Trowbridge Campground – Closed...

Art Installations Beautify Traffic Signal Boxes

August 31, 2026 – Artwork by local artist, Mark Nisenholt, is helping to beautify two intersections across Thunder Bay. The installations are located at Arthur Street and Waterloo Street, and Court Street and Park Avenue.

Nisenholt was selected through a National Open Call to Artists coordinated by the City of Thunder Bay's Public Art Program in 2024. The artist submitted original designs that have been installed as graphic vinyl wraps on intersection traffic signal boxes. Located in high...

Candidate nominations certified for the 2026 Municipal and School Board races

Eligible candidates, who filed their nomination papers prior to the August 21, 2:00 p.m. deadline in the races for Mayor, At Large Councillor, and Ward Councillor in the 2026 Thunder Bay Municipal Election have been certified by the Acting Returning Officer.

Eligible candidates were also certified for the English Public and English Separate school board elections.

The French Public School Board will have its sole candidate acclaimed to office, while the French Separate election received less...