City News

City Hosts Corrosion Control Plan Public Information Session

October 4, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is hosting a Public Information Session on its Corrosion Control Plan tonight from 4 - 7 pm at the Slovak Legion.

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 of sodium hydroxide to the water at the...

City's Infrastructure & Operations' Dispatch Number Restored

October 4, 2017 - The City's Infrastructure & Operations' Dispatch number, 625-2195, is back in service after a network interruption in the south end of the city this morning.

The Infrastructure & Operations' Dispatch is a service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for questions, concerns or emergencies regarding roads, waste management, traffic signals, street lighting, street light maintenance, sewer and water, snow removal, snow dump sites, applications for sewer and water connections,...

Section of Paquette Road and Toms Road to Close

October 4, 2017 - A section of Paquette Road and Toms Road will be closed to through traffic on Thursday, Oct. 5 due to cross-culvert repairs.

Paquette Road and Toms Road will be closed between the intersection of Alice Avenue and Paquette Road, and Granite Road. Local traffic will be permitted up to 1027 Toms Road. Work is expected to be completed by end of day on Thursday, Oct. 5. 

Traffic coming from John Street Road, heading north on Toms Road will only go up to Granite Road and cross over...

Council Approved the Purchase of a Mobile Speed Radar Sign

October 3, 2017 - City Council approved the purchase of a mobile speed radar sign yesterday at Committee of the Whole. The mobile sign provides flexibility, allowing it to be deployed to several areas of concern throughout the city.

"The criteria used to evaluate the need for a speed radar sign revolve around safety, specifically on safety of the most vulnerable road users," said Kayla Dixon, Director - Engineering & Operations. "Proximity to destinations that generate pedestrian and cyclist...

Section of Central Avenue to Close Due to Water Main Work

October 2, 2017 - Central Avenue, between Golf Links Road and Amber Drive, will be closed to eastbound traffic due to water main work, starting Wednesday. 

Work is expected to start the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 4, and be completed by end of day Thursday, Oct. 5. 

The road will be closed to through traffic, however, local traffic and access to businesses will be permitted. Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling near the construction area.

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