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City Launches Engaging New Municipal Website

Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:15 PM

The City of Thunder Bay launched a new website today at City Hall aimed at enhancing access to City information and services and strengthening engagement with citizens.

Using a responsive design, the site is mobile friendly and built for accessibility, meeting AA accessible standards. Traffic to the City’s website continues to increase each year, with an average of 5,316 visitors a day to the site.

“As the Chair of Council’s Community Communications Committee, our goal is to make clear, coordinated...

City’s AA Credit Rating Reaffirmed

Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2018 05:15 AM

Thunder Bay's strong budgetary performance, prudent financial management practices, low municipal debt burden, and excellent liquidity balances have led S&P Global Ratings to reaffirm the City`s credit rating of ‘AA’.

 

"The positive outlook assigned by S&P is a clear indication we are heading in the right direction and managing our finances well,” said Mayor Keith Hobbs.

 

The stable outlook reflects S&P Global’s expectation that over the next two years Thunder Bay will continue...

Family Fun at Thunder Bay’s Annual Teddy Bears Picnic

Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 07:15 AM

It’s that time of year again! Calling all teddy bears and their owners for the annual Teddy Bears Picnic, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on Tuesday, July 10 at Vickers Park. Parents, caretakers, children and their teddy bears are invited for an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment.  

“Our youngest audience members are invited to bring their favourite stuffed friend out for a day of fun,” said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. “This year, we...

New Vehicle for Hire By-law Replaces Taxi By-law

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2018 11:45 AM

The City of Thunder Bay has introduced a new by-law regulating vehicles for hire and designated driver services to improve public health and safety, and to provide consumer protection.

“The new by-law introduces a new type of licence – a designated driver business licence,” said James Coady, Manager – Licensing and Enforcement Division. “This process captures existing taxi and limousine-type services, and also new application-based services like Uber and designated driver services.”

The new by-law...

Live on the Waterfront Launches New Stage with Classified

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2018 11:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to host its headliner – multiple award-winning artist Classified – at the season’s first Live on the Waterfront on Friday, June 29, presented by Ontario Power Generation.

This free special presentation of Live on the Waterfront also highlights the launch of the City’s new stage: the Ontario Power Generation Community Stage. Audiences will experience high-quality production throughout the season with the all-new stage, sound and lights.

“We wanted to start the summer...