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Property Owner Ticketed For Carbon Monoxide Alarm Violation

March 1, 2018 - A Ridgeway Street property owner has been ticketed for failing to install a carbon monoxide alarm where required. The ticket carries a fine of $360.  

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a structural fire at the residence on February 12. The fire was confined to the kitchen area and was quickly extinguished. During the fire investigation, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue investigators discovered there was no carbon monoxide alarm outside the sleeping areas. 

"Only a working carbon...

Thunder Bay Delegation Brings Priorities to Provincial Level

Feb. 28, 2018 - Thunder Bay's key priorities were brought to the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Conference in Toronto this week.

A delegation led by Councillor Joe Virdiramo, Chair - Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, along with Mayor Keith Hobbs, Councillor Brian McKinnon, and City Manager Norm Gale brought forward several community issues to lobby for action and/or funding for Thunder Bay. 

"We discussed areas that are a priority for our city and the issues were well received," said...

Thunder Bay Celebrates Culture at 8th Annual Arts & Heritage Awards

February 26, 2018 - The achievements and contributions of talented local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the 8th Annual Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards presented by Copperfin Credit Union on Friday evening at Magnus Theatre.

This year's nominees represented a wide spectrum of Thunder Bay's cultural sector including artists, theatrical groups, musicians, volunteers and cultural businesses. The awards event featured performances by Café Paris...

Call for Vendors, Artisans and Community Groups for City Events

February 22, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting food vendors, product and service vendors, artisans and community groups to apply to participate at the City's annual events series. 
Opportunities include over 22 event days throughout the year, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees, including:
"¢    Thunder Bay Youth Arts Showcase: May 1-7
"¢    Kite Festival:...

Weekend Snowmobile Accidents Keep Emergency Services Busy

February 20, 2018 - Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS) paramedics were kept busy over the weekend responding to multiple snowmobile accidents. At about 11:20 am on Saturday, Feb. 17, a 911 call was received for two people injured from a snowmobile accident south of Shabaqua Corners. Upon arrival, paramedics learned the two injured snowmobilers were located about 17 km in the bush with access only by snowmobile. With the help of some good samaritans, one of the paramedics was able to...