City News

Brave Participants Take the Conquer the Tower Plunge

November 9, 2017 -They came, they saw and they most certainly conquered. Conquer the Tower returned this Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Canada Games Complex. The annual fundraiser had brave local participants jumping off the diving platforms in support of PRO Kids and the Thunder Bay Diving Club.  

Participants are nominated by an employer, coworker or friend to jump from one of the Canada Games Complex platforms based on their level of funds raised. In order to jump from the top 10m Tower, $1000...

Cold Water and Ice Warning

November 9, 2017 -With the cool winter weather now upon us, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is encouraging parents, guardians and teachers to speak to their children about the dangers of walking on ice-covered bodies of water and the risk of injury or death associated with exposure to freezing cold water. 

Ice conditions should be considered dangerous throughout the winter but they are especially dangerous early in the winter season as thick ice has not yet formed.  Icy shorelines and river banks...

City Accepted Into Climate and Asset Management Network

November 8, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay has been accepted into the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) new Climate and Asset Management Network, which is available through the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program. It is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. 

This will assist Thunder Bay and other Canadian municipalities better integrate climate change and sustainability goals into decision-making about infrastructure...

Second Corrosion Control Plan Public Information Session

November 8, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is hosting a second Public Information Session on its Corrosion Control Plan tomorrow, from 6 - 8 pm, at the Oliver Road Recreation Centre.  

The City is moving ahead with the next phase of its Corrosion Control Plan to add sodium hydroxide to its water supply to reduce the amount of lead found in tap water. 

"Beginning in early 2018, the pH of the City's drinking water will be increased to reduce lead levels at the tap by adding small amounts...

2017 Mayor's Community Safety Awards Presented

November 6, 2017 - Two individuals and four community projects were recognized this evening during the Seventh Annual Mayor's Community Safety Awards ceremony for their work to make Thunder Bay a safer community.

"I wish to offer my sincerest congratulations and thanks to each of this year's recipients," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "They are setting an example through their outstanding efforts to make our community safer and more welcoming for everyone. Since these Awards began in 2011, 39 deserving...