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38th Annual Kite Festival Celebrates Flight at Chippewa Park

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 08:00 PM

May 16, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce the 38th Annual Kite Festival presented by Ontario Power Generation.

The City of Thunder Bay's annual celebration of flight is back at Chippewa Park on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Families are invited to fly their own kites, watch the Pro Fliers take over the sky with Giant Kites, and learn about different forms of flight. 

New this year, John Collins - The Paper Airplane Guy, will be on-site to teach children how to fold and fly...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Issues Fire Ban

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2018 08:00 PM

May 15, 2018 - Effective at noon today, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has issued a fire ban on all outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay. The ban on outdoor burning is consistent with the recent Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration.

Residents are reminded that all outdoor burning permits are suspended when a fire ban is in effect.  Any outdoor burning during a fire ban will result in prosecution and a substantial fine. The ban will be lifted when...

Free Compost Available to Residents Starting Today

Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 08:00 PM

May 14, 2018 - Compost is available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting.

Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.

"We're happy to again offer free compost to all residents," said Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste & Recycling Services. "Leaf and yard waste that's...

Temporary Closure of Boulevard Dam Pedestrian Walkway

Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 08:00 PM

May 14, 2018 - The pedestrian walkway, across the top of the Boulevard Lake Dam will be closed on Wednesday, May 16, from 8 am - 6 pm, or until work is complete.

The purpose of the closure is to do repairs to the deck top of the walkway.  

Signs will be posted indicating that the walking route is closed while the repairs are underway.

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Contact: Mike Vogrig - Project Engineer, 625-4321

Section of High St. and Cornwall Ave. to Close Week of May 21

Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 08:00 PM

May 10, 2018 - The road closure on High Street South between John Street and Bay Street, and Cornwall Avenue above High Street South, originally scheduled to close on May 14, has been postponed a week and will now close starting the week of May 21. 

The purpose of the closure is to finish the work on the High Street Retaining Wall. The work is expected to take up to six weeks.

Street access is allowed for local traffic only. Detour signs will be posted. 
Motorists are asked to use extra caution...