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Residents Encouraged to Share Input in Online Budget Survey

Following last night’s Public Open House that gathered input on the City’s 2019-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan and 2020 City Budget, residents are being given another opportunity to share their input into next year’s City budget through an online survey.

Available until June 19, the survey asks residents to identify their budget priorities – what areas they would propose spending less or more budget, and what City programs, projects and services are important to them.

The information will be compiled...

39th Annual Kite Festival Celebrates Flight at Chippewa Park

The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce the 39th Annual Kite Festival, presented by Ontario Power Generation. This annual celebration of flight is back at Chippewa Park this Sunday, June 9, from 12 pm – 4 pm. Families are invited to fly their own kites, watch the Pro Fliers take over the sky with Giant Kites, and learn about different forms of flight.

Event admission is FREE, and rides, food concessions, and bouncy castles will be on site with applicable fees.

Highlights of the 2019 Kite...

Canada helps Thunder Bay build climate change resilience by reducing the impact of flooding

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local businesses and supporting a strong economy and the middle class. 

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, on behalf of the Honourable...

Curbside Battery Collection Program Cancelled

Batteries can still be recycled at designated drop-off locations, however, the curbside battery collection program has been cancelled going forward. 

“This program proved to be very successful,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste and Recycling Services. “We encourage residents to continue with the momentum and recycle their spent batteries. It is important to keep the batteries from going to the landfill, as batteries can release potentially toxic materials.” 

Residents are encouraged...

Section of Walsh Street Closed Due to Traffic Accident

Walsh Street, from Neebing Avenue to Beaverhall Place, is closed due to downed wires caused by a traffic accident. There will be no emergency access. 

There will also be no access to Commerce Street from Walsh Street to allow crews to repair the downed wires. 

Those travelling near the construction zone are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage. 

For more information, contact the Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch at 625-2195.

 

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