City News

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...

Regency Towers Fire Sends Three to Hospital

January 31, 2018 - A fire investigation is underway to determine the origin and cause of a fire at 9 Regency Street, Regency Towers, which sent three people to hospital.  The investigation is being conducted by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue investigators along with an investigator from the Office of the Fire Marshal.

"The normal challenges of firefighting and rescue operations in a high rise building were further challenged by occupants who did not evacuate the building and were found wandering the...

Nominees Announced and Tickets Available for City of Thunder Bay's Annual Arts & Heritage Awards

January 26, 2018 - Over 30 nominees in 13 categories will be celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay's 8th annual Arts & Heritage Awards Ceremony, presented by Copperfin Credit Union. The nominees represent a wide spectrum of culture in Thunder Bay including lifetime achievement, visual art, music, theatre, literature, heritage, venues, events and supporters.

"The Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards celebrate our dynamic cultural sector and the individuals and organizations that contribute to...

PRO Kids Program Celebrates 20th Year

January 23, 2018 - The PRO Kids program has been serving families and youth in Thunder Bay for 20 years. PRO Kids stands for Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids, and that is exactly what the organization provides. It is a registered charity dedicated to making recreation opportunities accessible for Thunder Bay children and youth who are unable to participate in programs due to lack of funds. Since its implementation in 1998, PRO Kids has made 22,734 placements of children in activities. These...

City Seeks Citizen Input for Stormwater Financing Study

January 22, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is seeking public input on its Stormwater Financing Study.

The study is being conducted in cooperation with the consulting firm AECOM, , and will review and recommend a sustainable and fair funding source to support the City's current stormwater management program and help achieve the future goals of the Stormwater Management Plan.

"The City is committed to environmental stewardship and community sustainability," said Aaron Ward - Project Engineer. "The City's...