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City Seeking Performers for Canada Day Collaboration

Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 12:55 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce an open call for performers to participate in a new Collaboration Project that encourages artists and performers to exchange ideas and develop a unique and engaging performance for the main stage as part of Canada Day on the Waterfront.  

The goal of the Collaboration Project is to showcase the talent and vibrant culture of the community through performance. The Call to Talent/Performers is open to emerging and established artists and performers and...

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Recycling carts coming for residential households

Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 12:01 PM

As of July 1, Thunder Bay residents will use wheeled recycling carts to place recycling at the curb, and blue bags will no longer be accepted.

Cart delivery to residential household addresses will begin the week of May 5 and continue into June. GFL Environmental Inc. (also known as Green For Life) will be responsible for setting up the new recycling cart system.

This change comes at the same time as a province-wide regulatory change that shifts responsibility for municipal recycling programs in...

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Weather delays opening of bike lanes

Posted on Monday, April 29, 2024 11:46 AM

A prolonged period of cold, wet weather this spring has delayed the official opening of bike lanes in Thunder Bay.

Bike lanes open after street sweeping has been completed, typically on May 1. The City continues to sweep roads and bike lanes of winter sand and debris. An update will be provided when lanes are clear.

Once sweeping has finished and the lanes are opened, on-street parking restrictions affecting designated bike lanes will be enforced. The City reminds drivers not to obstruct bike...

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North Core Streetscapes renewal project starts up for summer

Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 09:47 AM

Work on the North Core Streetscapes renewal will continue this summer on Court Street, with work shifting to Red River Road.

The streetscape work started in 2023, and this spring, crews have started to install granite planters and concrete pavers on Court Street as the ground has thawed enough to resume work.

The multi-year project involves replacement of sanitary sewers and watermains on both streets and restoration of the sidewalks and roads. This includes significant improvements to public...

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Reduced Load Restrictions Lifted 2024

Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 02:41 PM

The City of Thunder Bay will remove seasonal load restrictions on Monday, April 22 at 7 a.m.

Heavy load restrictions are put into effect each spring to protect roads from damage until the frost is out of the ground. Roadway weight restrictions were instituted on March 11 in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation’s Provincial Reduced Load Regulations.

We appreciate your co-operation in preventing excessive damage to our City streets during the spring thaw.

To view a reduced loads exemption...