City News

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...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Receives Donation to SAFE Program from Union Gas

November 6, 2017 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a $5000 donation of combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms today from Union Gas for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone). The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program assists homeowners who have financial or physical barriers to...

Change Your Batteries When You Change Your Clock

November 3, 2017 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend. 

"Every time change is an opportunity to educate the community about the importance of changing and testing the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms " said Fire Chief John Hay. "Smoke alarms give you the early detection needed to safely escape a fire and only a carbon monoxide alarm can alert you to the deadly...