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Fifth Pedestrian Crossover Activated

Posted on Friday, October 12, 2018 07:45 AM

To further improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers, the City activated its fifth pedestrian crossover on Arundel Street at Toledo Street.

Motorists and cyclists using Arundel Street must now stop when a pedestrian is waiting to cross, and the crossover lights start flashing. Crossovers make it easy, safe and convenient for people to cross the street.

“Pedestrian crossovers are very beneficial, especially in high-traffic areas,” said Bryce Lendrum, Traffic Technologist. “Crossovers help to improve...

Fire Prevention Week Kick-Off

Nor’wester View School Helps Kick-Off Fire Prevention Week

Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2018 07:30 AM

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue kicked-off Fire Prevention Week at Nor’wester View Elementary School today. Students from the grade 4/5 class educated a gymnasium full of classmates, teachers and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue personnel on general home fire safety and the importance of working smoke alarms.

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 7-13, and this year’s theme is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.”

“Working smoke alarms give you the early warning needed to safely escape a fire,”...

Construction Delayed at Marina Park Boater’s Launch

Posted on Friday, October 05, 2018 10:15 AM

The construction at the Marina Park Boater’s launch and parking lot has been delayed, and it is tentatively scheduled to re-open middle of next week.

During the closure, residents can use the Neste Boat Launch on Mountdale Avenue on the Kaministiquia River, or the Current River Boat Launch (Fisherman's Wharf) on Cumberland Street North. To access the Current River Boat Launch, turn right on Grenville Avenue, right onto Shipyard Road, and left onto Fisherman’s Road.

If boaters who currently have a slip...

Fire Rescue Welcomes New 2018 Recruits

Posted on Friday, October 05, 2018 10:00 AM

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue will host its formal graduation ceremony tomorrow morning, Saturday, Oct. 6, to welcome seven recruits, as well as to pay tribute to those honoured with Long-Term Service Awards.

“I am pleased to introduce seven new firefighters to Thunder Bay Fire Rescue,” said Fire Chief John Hay. “In recognizing the hard work and dedication these individuals put forth, we thank them and their families for their commitment to the Fire Service and the citizens of Thunder Bay, now and into...

Canada Games Flag Raising by Mayor and Members of the National Development Cross-Country Ski Team

Flag Raising Ceremony Kicks Off Canada Games Torch Relay

Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2018 10:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay joined other former Canada Games hosts across the nation in raising the Canada Games Flag at City Hall today. The simultaneous flag-raising also coincided with the lighting of the first ever Canada Games Torch at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The torch will be making its way across Canada and will land in Red Deer, Alberta in February to signify the start of the 2019 Canada Winter Games being held in that city.

“The 1981 Jeux Canada Games was one of the most significant events...