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Christmas Tree Drop Off

Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2018 06:45 AM

The City will once again recycle natural trees this holiday season, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens.

“One of the good things about getting a natural Christmas tree is it’s recyclable,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “The City’s nine tree drop-off sites open on Boxing Day.”

North drop-off locations:

Networking Event Aims to Retain Healthcare Professionals

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2018 06:00 AM

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted the 17th Annual Home for the Holidays Healthcare Career Fair today at the Victoria Inn.

Healthcare students, professionals, physicians, and recent graduates attended the networking event, having the opportunity to meet and talk to 28 exhibiting healthcare organizations from Thunder Bay and throughout the region. Home for the Holidays initially started as a reception for local medical students attending school outside of Thunder...

Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and Depots Holiday Hours

Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:15 AM

The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and the Recycling Depots operating hours change during the holiday season.

The holiday hours are:

Date

Operating Hours

Sunday, Dec. 23

Closed

Monday, Dec. 24

8 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Closed

Wednesday, Dec. 26

Closed

Thursday, Dec. 27

8 am - 6:30 pm

Friday, Dec. 28

8 am - 6:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 29

8 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday, Dec. 30

Closed

Monday, Dec. 31

8 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Closed

Wednesday, Jan 2

Regular hours resume, 8 am - 6:30 pm

 

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Roundabout

Proposed Roundabout at Victoria and Ford Intersection

Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 05:30 AM

A new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Victoria Avenue East and Ford Street South is being proposed for Council’s approval in the 2019 Capital Budget. A roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel around a centre island.

“There are many benefits to installing a roundabout at an intersection,” said Matt Miedema – Project Engineer. “Roundabouts are designed to maximize vehicle and pedestrian safety, minimize pollution and fuel consumption, and the maintenance costs are lower...

Paramedics Receive Stress Training for Workplace Critical Incidents

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:00 AM

A group of paramedics from Superior North EMS are participating in a three-day training session from Dec. 17 – 19, preparing them to help their co-workers after exposure to a workplace critical incident.

With more than 200 employees, the task of maintaining staff wellness can be challenging, especially for paramedics working in the outlying district and remote stations.

“I feel very strongly about the health and wellness of my fellow paramedics,” said Jonathan Woodbeck, Health, Wellness and Peer Support...