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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...

One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed after New Year’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:00 AM

Due to the increase of waste during the holiday season, the City will allow residents to put out a third item of garbage with no tag on the first collection date after New Year’s Day.

During the Christmas week, residents are reminded the standard bag tag system is still in place for any additional items.

Residents are reminded to still try and reduce waste by using the six R’s:

  • Rethink: Think about waste before you buy. Avoid ‘disposable’ products.
  • Refuse: Say no to plastic bags in stores – bring...

Municipal Division Employees Celebrate United Way Fundraising with a Group Photo

Municipal Division Employees Give Over $134,000 to United Way

Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 09:00 AM

Employees of the City of Thunder Bay, Superior North EMS, and Thunder Bay Public Library proudly pledged $134,027.51 to the United Way today following the close of the Municipal Division's 23nd Annual United Way Employee Campaign.

At a special wrap-up celebration, cheques were presented to the United Way valued at:

  • Thunder Bay Public Library: $3,369.06
  • Superior North EMS: $32,020.30
  • City of Thunder Bay: $98,638.15

“The teamwork and generosity shown by our employees is amazing and makes us proud to work...

City Announces Line-up of Winter FunDays Activities

Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018 08:45 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the activity line-up for Winter FunDays, presented by 99.9 The Bay and Country 105. Winter FunDays start Sunday, Dec. 30, at Prince Arthur’s Landing and run every Sunday until March 17, 2019, from 2 pm to 4 pm unless specified otherwise.

Winter FunDays activities include:

  • Dec. 30 - Skating party with the Thunder Bay Skating Academy
  • Jan. 6 - Winter programming with Parks Canada
  • Jan. 13 - Winter programming with Parks Canada     
  • Jan. 20 - FIS World Snow Day...

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Survey Polls Residents about Cannabis Retail Stores in the City

Posted on Friday, December 07, 2018 06:30 AM

The City invites residents to share their input through an online survey about the future of cannabis retail in the City and whether or not allowing bricks-and-mortar stores would receive support from the community.

Municipalities have a one-time window to make a decision about whether to opt out of allowing private sector stores within the boundaries of the community. Otherwise, it is an automatic opt in that could see cannabis stores opening as early as April 1, 2019.

The survey results, along with...