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City Pleased James Street Swing Bridge Set to Reopen

Posted on Friday, November 08, 2019 10:15 AM

CN has completed repairs to the James Street Swing Bridge and it is scheduled to open to traffic this Saturday. This follows the closure of the bridge in October 2013 due to a fire and a lengthy legal battle with CN who was ultimately ordered by the courts to uphold its contractual obligation to repair and reopen the bridge to all vehicles under the 1906 Agreement.

The bridge repairs required widening of the City's roadway approaches. This was completed within CN's construction schedule timeline so...

Eric Zakrewski Named New CEO of CEDC

CEDC Board of Directors Welcomes Eric Zakrewski as CEO

Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2019 10:00 AM

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Zakrewski as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEDC, effective November 18, 2019. Mr. Murray will stay on to assist Eric in a successful integration into the department.

"I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff to welcome Eric, and look forward to working together for the benefit of Thunder Bay's economic development," said Craig...

Solid Waste & Recycling Facility Closed for Remembrance Day

Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2019 09:45 AM

The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, for the Remembrance Day statutory holiday. The site will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The Mountdale Avenue & Walsh Street Recycling Depot, and the Front Street Recycling Depot, will also be closed on Remembrance Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

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Contact:       Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services, 625-3851

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Rail Crossing Work to Prohibit Through Traffic on 20th Side Road

Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2019 08:45 AM

Through traffic will be prohibited on 20th Side Road at Trotter Road, on Thursday, Nov. 7, for rehabilitation work on the CN rail crossing. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

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 the area if possible, and those travelling in the area are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage.

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City Launches 50th Anniversary Plans for 2020

Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2019 06:30 AM

On January 1, 2020 Thunder Bay will celebrate 50 years since the amalgamation of the cities of Fort William, Port Arthur and towns of Neebing and McIntyre merging to create Thunder Bay.

Mayor Bill Mauro, Councillor Shelby Ch’ng and members of the 50th Anniversary Committee announced today the city’s plans for a year’s worth of activities and incentives to help celebrate the upcoming 50th Anniversary.

The 50th Anniversary Committee began as the official Civic Pride Task Force in 2016. Recognizing the...