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Boulevard Lake Dam

Boulevard Lake Dam Rehabilitation to Begin May 4

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:15 AM

The Boulevard Lake Dam rehabilitation is set to begin on Monday, May 4, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2021. The Boulevard Lake Dam Walkway will be closed for the duration of the project.

Starting at the end of June, water levels in Boulevard Lake will be lowered to install cofferdams needed to complete the work. As a result, summer activities including swimming, canoeing and kayaking will be suspended this summer.

“The Boulevard Lake Dam is approximately 100 years old,” said...

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Municipal Emergency Control Group Collaborates on COVID-19

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00 AM

The Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) held its weekly virtual meeting today with various community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation.

“Thank you for collaborating on the community response,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “We need to stay strong and stay the course, or all of our efforts to contain the virus over the past weeks may be lost.”

The MECG received an update from the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janet DeMille, on efforts to contain spread of the virus,...

Youth Week

City Announces National Youth Week and Youth Arts Week Virtual Programming

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020 06:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to host virtual programming this year in celebration of National Youth Week and Youth Arts Week from May 1 to May 7. The Recreation and Culture Division, along with other community partners, has arranged different activities for youth ages 12–24 to participate virtually throughout the week with a focus on well-being.All activities are free. 

This year, celebrations and programming will occur virtually given the social distancing orders related to COVID-19. “The...

construction

Road Construction to Close Section of James Street South

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020 05:45 AM

Starting on Monday, May 4, construction will begin on James Street South, between Gore Street and Kingston Street. Construction will include repairs to storm sewer and concrete sidewalk. Work is expected to take approximately nine weeks to complete. 

Traffic heading north-south will be directed to take Mountdale Avenue, using Gore Street and Montreal Street.

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

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COVID-19: Emergency funding approved for non-profit groups

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 05:30 AM

City Council voted unanimously to provide COVID-19 Pandemic emergency relief funding to four organizations currently funded through the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program.

A total of $168,300 was approved in Phase I of the Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program Emergency Fund, which prioritized critical and essential services related to food and shelter. The four recipients are: Shelter House, Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA), Roots to Harvest and Northwestern Ontario...