City News

Launch of Community Energy & Emissions Planning Process

EarthCare Thunder Bay has begun the planning process for the creation of a Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP). EarthCare Thunder Bay will conduct a community-wide energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory and develop an action plan to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions, with the ultimate goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.

The planning process will kick-off on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Magnus Theatre, where EarthCare Thunder Bay is hosting a film screening of the award-winning,...

Council Review Gets Underway: Proposed 2020 City Budget Released

The proposed 2020 Municipal Budget forms the starting point for City Council’s detailed review and provides an increase in the municipal tax levy after growth of $4.5 million or 2.32%. 

“The demand for services continues to rise in Thunder Bay, especially in the area of emergency services and public safety and as a result of socio-economic factors,” said Norm Gale, City Manager. “This budget is considerate of such demand in an environment of reduced provincial funding without substantial cuts...

Networking Event Aims to Retain Health Care Professionals

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted its 18th Annual Holiday Health Care Career Fair today at St. Joseph’s Heritage.

Formerly Home for the Holidays, the career fair welcomed professionals, students, and new graduates to network with 15 exhibiting healthcare organizations from Thunder Bay and throughout the region. The Holiday Health Care Career Fair initially started as a reception for medical students attending school outside of Thunder Bay, but has expanded...

Call to Artists for 50th Anniversary Art Bus and Snow Sculptures

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce two exciting public art opportunities for artists and artist teams. 

Artists are invited to submit proposals for artwork that will be displayed proudly on the exterior of a City of Thunder Bay Transit Bus in 2020. The theme for this project is One City. Fifty Years. The intent is to help celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the amalgamation of the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre....

Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day

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. 

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

North Drop-off...