City News

Dawson Road Pavement Resurfacing to Limit Access to Businesses

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, asphalt pavement resurfacing of Dawson Road between Strand Avenue and Fassina Street will result in limited access to the County Fair Mall and businesses in the area. The intersection of Strand Avenue and East Avenue will be closed at times during the day to accommodate the construction work. 

One point of access at Strand Avenue or East Avenue will remain open throughout the construction.

Traffic travelling East and West bound on Dawson Road will continue to use the South...

Healthy Neighbourhood Harvests Bring Neighbours Together

EarthCare Thunder Bay in collaboration with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is bringing neighbours together this weekend at two Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest events.

The first Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 1 – 4 pm, at County Park. The second event takes place Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1 – 4 pm, at Franklin Street Park, near the splash pad. 

These family-friendly events will feature an afternoon of free, healthy food, games, activities, prizes and information...

City Employees Kick-Off 2019 United Way Municipal Campaign

Employees from the City of Thunder Bay, Superior North EMS and the Thunder Bay Public Library came together today at the West Thunder Community Centre to launch their 2019 United Way Municipal Campaign.  

“This fundraising event brings staff together to build energy and excitement for this year’s campaign,” said Joyce Ferrari, Municipal Campaign Co-Chair. “Staff have the opportunity to network, purchase lunch, and find out how they can get involved and contribute. It’s great to see everyone...

Celebrate Creativity, the Arts and Well-being with Culture Days in Thunder Bay

The tenth annual Ontario Culture Days event runs in Thunder Bay this Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday Sept. 29. With more than forty activities registered in the Thunder Bay district, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Culture Days is an annual national event that has become one of the nation’s largest participatory cultural events. There are over 3,000 activities registered nation-wide, and over 2 million people are expected to attend these events across the country.

“The weekend is an opportunity...

The James Murphy Residence – 100 Years Old

Today the City of Thunder Bay, together with the Heritage Advisory Committee, celebrated the 100th anniversary of completion of the James Murphy Residence. To commemorate the 100 years of history, a certificate was presented to Mr. Bruno Valente, the current property owner, during a ceremony at the 431 Selkirk St. S. residence.

“The James Murphy Residence has a long history in our community and is a Designated Heritage Property on our Municipal Heritage Registry,” said Laurie Abthorpe, Heritage Researcher,...