City News

Section of Edward Street to Close

May 30, 2018 - A section of Edward Street, between Parkway Drive and Churchill Drive, will be closed due to road and watermain work starting Friday, June 1. 

Construction began on Wednesday, May 23, and allowed for southbound traffic up until this point. The road will now be closed to traffic. Construction is expected to take up to four weeks to complete.

Signs will be posted. Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling near the construction area.

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Fire Ban Lifted, Outdoor Burning Permits Reinstated

May 29, 2018 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has lifted the citywide fire ban due to recent improvements in weather conditions. All valid outdoor burning permits are reinstated.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents that outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay requires a permit. Permits are valid for the calendar year in which they are purchased. Permit rules and regulations are strictly enforced, and failure to obtain a permit or follow permit rules will result in prosecution and fine.

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Arbor Day Celebrates the Value of the Urban Forest

May 24, 2018 - Arbor Day is a chance for residents to make Thunder Bay a cleaner, greener and more beautiful place to live. Organized by the City's Parks & Open Spaces Section, Arbor Day will take place this Saturday, May 26 at 10 am, at Albany Parkette, 367 Munro St. 

The event will include the planting of large caliper trees and shrubs. There will also be an opportunity to speak with members of the EarthCare Thunder Bay's Community Greening Group and learn more about the urban forest.
  
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Council Receives Report on 2017 Surplus

May 24, 2018 - Due to some significant, one-time costs that were lower than expected and an ongoing focus on cost containment, the City ended 2017 with a surplus of $5.6 million in tax-supported and $2.8 million in rate-supported operations.

"It's good news that we had a few significantly lower costs in expenses such as legal and insurance, coupled with our ongoing efforts at cost containment," said Norm Gale, City Manager. "This allows us to build on our reserve fund strategy to protect against...

Property Owner Charged For Failing to Comply With Inspection

May 24, 2018 - The owner of a North Cumberland Street apartment building was found guilty in Provincial Court yesterday for failing to comply with an Inspection Order written by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue. After being found guilty, the owner was issued fines totalling $20,000 plus court costs. 

The charges relate to a routine inspection by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue in which an Inspection Order was issued to repair a damaged fire separation. When the compliance date had lapsed, the violation remained...