City News

Community Economic Development Commission Wins Advertising Award

February 13, 2018 - Thunder Bay's Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for advertisements that were placed on Toronto Transit Commission vehicles in 2017. 

The winning advertising campaign encouraged residents of Toronto, or anyone else riding that city's transit, to consider the advantages of living, working or investing in Thunder Bay and to visit www.gotothunderbay.ca.

"It is an honour to be recognized...

Thunder Bay Celebrates Winter with SnowDay on the Waterfront

Feburary 13, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting everyone to experience the best of winter at SnowDay on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation. The event occurs on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19, from noon-5 pm at Marina Park.  

"SnowDay on the Waterfront has a variety of winter art and recreation activities that are free for everyone to enjoy," said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. "The snow sculptures are at the heart of SnowDay. This year,...

Cause of McGregor Avenue Fire Was Electrical

February 7, 2018 -The cause of yesterday's fire to a McGregor Avenue home is suspected to be electrical and is not considered suspicious. The fire caused significant damage to the attic of the home. 

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to the home just before 4 pm Tuesday afternoon. On arrival, firefighters encountered flames coming through the roof of the home. Firefighters battled the fire from both inside and outside the two storey structure. There were no injuries and the fire was contained...

Fire Investigation Update - Clark Towers Fire

February 2, 2018 - The Ontario Fire Marshal Investigator has completed the fire scene investigation looking into the origin and cause of the fire at Clark Towers which took place on Jan. 31. The fire has been determined to be accidental and smoking related.

The occupant of the apartment, who was admitted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, is now characterized as stable.

You may have less than a minute to escape a fire in your home. Only working smoke alarms will give you the early warning...

2018 Respect Award Nominations Open

February 1, 2018 - Nominations open today for the City of Thunder Bay's sixth annual respect. Award. The respect. Initiative Working Group is calling for nominations for the 2018 award, which is sponsored by Diversity Thunder Bay. The respect. Award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that has demonstrated leadership in enhancing diversity and respect for others.

"Each year, as the nominations for the respect. Award start coming in, we are inspired by the commitment and dedication...