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Transportation Master Plan Nears Completion

Posted on Friday, April 12, 2019 09:00 AM

The Thunder Bay Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is nearing completion. The final draft is now available for public review and comment.

The TMP is a strategic planning document that will guide the City’s transportation infrastructure investment for the next 20 years and beyond. It aims to enhance safety and accessibility, promote sustainability, reduce environmental impacts and support economic development.

“The Transportation Master Plan is a practical, long-term plan,” said Kayla Dixon, Director...

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Waste Collection Changes for Easter Holiday

Posted on Friday, April 12, 2019 06:30 AM

Curbside waste collection dates, city-wide, will change next week due to Good Friday.

Garbage and recycling collection will move one day earlier next week, starting on April 15, for all residents. There will be no collection on Good Friday.

The following are the Easter holiday waste collection changes:

 

Area 1

Zone 1

Garbage

Monday, April 15

Area 1

Zone 2

Garbage & Recycling

Monday, April 15

Area 2

Zone 1

Garbage

Tuesday, April 16

Area 2

Zone 2

Garbage & Recycling

Tuesday, April 16

Area 3

Zone 1

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Multiple Fires Caused by Candles Last Week

Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:00 PM

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to multiple structural fires last week and after investigating, determined that two were caused by candles.

“We’re very concerned about the latest string of fires caused by candles,” said Fire Chief John Hay. “These fires were totally preventable. Instead of candles, we recommend choosing CSA-approved battery-powered candles.”

This incident prompted Thunder Bay Fire Rescue to remind residents that residents need to do everything they can to prevent fires from starting.

The...

Thunder Bay Among Communities Preparing to Host Evacuees

Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is among communities that have been asked by the Province to host residents of Kashechewan First Nation due to potential for flooding.

“Thunder Bay has a long history of stepping forward as a host community, supported by full funding from the federal government,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “Our community is pulling together to assist our neighbours from the north.”

The City’s response is a coordinated effort in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, Department of Indigenous Services...

City Looking to Streamline New Business Applications

Posted on Monday, April 08, 2019 07:30 AM

Mayor Bill Mauro will bring together the City’s Development and Emergency Services Department, the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), and the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to discuss a more efficient process to enhance new business development in the city.

“I asked for this meeting some time ago, between the City, CEDC and the Chamber to get a sense of any policies and processes that can be improved to facilitate a more positive business environment in the community,” said Mayor Mauro....