City News

Traffic Study Taking Place at Proposed Roundabout Location

The City’s Engineering Division will be undertaking a traffic study in the area of the proposed roundabout on Victoria Avenue. The intent of the study is to determine the requirements for traffic control at the Victoria Avenue and Lillie Street intersection, and/or the Victoria Avenue and Ford Street intersection.

“During the study, the City will also be assessing community traffic concerns,” said Matthew Miedema – Project Engineer. “We will be collecting data on traffic volumes, collisions, speeds,...

Phase Two of Main Street Bridge Construction to Begin in March

Phase two of the Main Street Bridge rehabilitation will commence on Monday, March 4.

The Main Street Bridge, located between Isabel Street and Hammond Avenue, is undergoing rehabilitation to improve and repair key elements of the structure in order to increase its lifespan and provide a reliable and safe means of transportation for years to come.

Phase two work will include continuing concrete repairs on the piers and coating of the structural steel. There will be a continuous road closure during the...

2019 Respect Award Nominations Open

Nominations open today for the City of Thunder Bay’s seventh annual respect. Award. The Respect Initiative Working Group is calling for nominations for the 2019 award, which is sponsored by Diversity Thunder Bay. The respect. Award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that has demonstrated leadership in enhancing diversity and respect for others.

“Each year, as the nominations for the respect. Award start coming in, we are inspired by the commitment and dedication of our community members...

Memorial Walk held for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The 11th Annual Valentine’s Day Memorial Walk brought together families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls to acknowledge the families’ loss and support them in their grief, while also educating the public about this issue. 

“Come walk with us today in memory of missing and murdered women and girls,” said Valentine’s Day Memorial Walk organizer and family member, Sharon Johnson. 

Johnson’s own sister, 18- year-old Sandra Johnson, was found murdered on the Neebing-McIntyre...