City News

Live on the Waterfront Selected for ONtour Concert

June 12, 2017 - Thunder Bay's Live on the Waterfront has been selected as a stop in the free ONtour concert series, part of a year-long line-up of events marking Ontario's 150th anniversary and celebrating the province. 

The ONtour concert will be presented in Thunder Bay at Live on the Waterfront on August 9. ONtour Thunder Bay will feature Magic!, Kardinal Offishall and Midnight Shine. Live on the Waterfront and all ONtour concerts are free and open to music-lovers of all ages and there are...

Check Smoke/CO Alarms and Practice Home Fire Escape Plans

June 8, 2017 - After nine fire related fatalities in Southwestern Ontario in recent months, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue wants to remind the public to make sure they have working smoke alarms on every level of their home and outside all sleeping areas. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue also reminds residents to develop and practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in their home. An investigation into the most recent fire death which occurred this past weekend in Woodstock revealed that the cause was accidental...

Annual Report responding to Seven Youth Inquest set for June 12

June 7, 2017 - A report outlining the City's response to the recommendations directed to the City in the Seven Youth Inquest will be presented to City Council at Committee of the Whole on June 12.

The Inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations youth began on October 5, 2015 and concluded on June 28, 2016 when the Jury rendered its verdict. It investigated the deaths of Jethro Anderson, 15, Reggie Bushie, 15, Robyn Harper, 18, Kyle Morrisseau, 17, Paul Panacheese, 21, Curran Strang, 18, and Jordan...

Paving to Reduce Dawson Road to One Lane in Each Direction

June 7, 2017 - A section of Dawson Road between Skyline Avenue and Hilldale Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction, due to pavement rehabilitation starting on Monday, June 12.

The pavement rehabilitation will involve removal of the existing asphalt surface, new curb and gutter replacement, and resurfacing of the street with two lifts of asphalt pavement. The road work will take place in two stages.

Stage One will involve work on the eastbound lanes. Access to Dawson Road from...

Section of James Street to Close Due to Storm Sewer Work

June 7, 2017 - Storm sewer reconstruction on James Street between Victoria Avenue and Churchill Drive in the vicinity of the Neebing River will begin on Monday, June 12, and is expected to take approximately 16 weeks to complete.

As construction proceeds, the road will be closed to through traffic, local traffic will be permitted. A detour route for through traffic will be established on Churchill Drive, Edward Street and Victoria Avenue.

Drivers travelling in the area are asked to utilize alternate...