City News

Habitat ReStore to Collect Used Items at Landfill May 22-26

May 18, 2018 - ReStore Week at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility on Mapleward Road takes place Tuesday, May 22 - Saturday, May 26. During this special week, residents visiting the landfill can donate gently used building materials, appliances, cabinets, furniture, tools, plumbing and electrical materials to Habitat for Humanity's tent - located after the weigh scales, near the public drop-off bins. Habitat Volunteers will be on site at the Landfill accepting reusable household items.

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Make Fire Safety Part of Your Camp Opening Ritual

May 18, 2018 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds all campers to protect their families and guests from fire and carbon monoxide (CO) this camping season. 

"Fire safety is just as important away from your home as it is at your home," said Fire Chief John Hay. "Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are the early warning systems that give you the valuable time needed to escape tragedy."

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue recommends following these steps when opening up camp for the season:

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Section of Dawson Road to be Reduced to One Lane of Traffic

May 18, 2018 - A section of Dawson Road, between Hunter Road and Hazelwood Drive, will be reduced to one lane of traffic due to asphalt resurfacing work after the May long weekend.

Construction is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 22 and is expected to take up to three weeks to complete.

The construction schedule is subject to change as various factors, such as weather, can have an impact on project timelines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, if possible. Those travelling in the area are asked...

Westbound Lanes of Section on Red River Road to Close

May 18, 2018 - The westbound lanes of Red River Road, from High Street to approximately 100 metres west, will be closed due to sidewalk and retaining wall repairs. 

Construction is scheduled to start the week of May 22, and will continue for about eight weeks, or until work is complete.

Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling near the construction area. Pedestrians are asked to use an alternate route as the sidewalk section will be closed. 

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Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week

May 17, 2018 - Curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place May 22 - June 1, on regular recycling days. Leaf and yard waste collection dates were pushed forward due to the slow start to spring. 

Residents are reminded that only Kraft (paper) bags of leaf and yard waste will be accepted. There is no bag limit, but bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. (18 kg).

Sticks and branches will also be collected, but must be bundled with rope or twine, and be under one metre (39 inches)...