City News

GIANTs Showcase Shares Information on Aging Well at Home

September 29, 2017 - The Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program awarded the City of Thunder Bay a grant to empower seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experience with others and enable seniors to age in their homes confidently and comfortably.

The GIANTs (Grand Individuals Aging with Neighbours in Thunder Bay) project, coordinated by Age Friendly Thunder Bay, focused on addressing social isolation among seniors by encouraging them to talk with other seniors about aging at...

North Caribou Lake First Nation signs Friendship Agreement with Fort William First Nation, City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Police Services

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Fort William First Nation, Friday Sept 29, 2017 - North Caribou Lake First Nation (NCLFN), Fort William First Nation (FWFN), the City of Thunder Bay (CTB) and the Thunder Bay Police Services (TBPS) signed a Friendship Agreement to promote and co-operate in the areas of community development, public safety, anti-racism, education, social and cultural awareness between all four partners and their citizens.

"By working together and sharing resources, we can remove barriers, seek common...

Culture Days Celebrate Creativity in Thunder Bay

September 28, 2017 - The eighth annual national Culture Days event runs in Thunder Bay this Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1, giving citizens an opportunity to experience live music, art, film, dance, heritage and more. 

"Over 30 local cultural groups and facilities are inviting the public to create, participate and share during the Culture Days weekend," said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. "We encourage everyone to come out this weekend to discover more about...

Battle of the Bands to be Featured at Exploring Our Routes

September 26, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is encouraging local youth to get involved in a new feature at this year's Exploring our Routes event on October 15 at the Kinsmen Youth Centre and Northwood Playfield.  For the first time, the afternoon event will feature a youth Battle of the Bands competition. 

The Battle of the Bands is scheduled to start at 1 pm with the winner announced at 4 pm. The City encourages all youth musicians and groups with members 18 years of age and under to...

City Archives Unveils Inductees into Women's History Month Exhibit

September 26, 2017 - Each year in October, to coincide with Women's History Month, new inductees are added to the City of Thunder Bay Women's History Month online exhibit. The exhibit recognizes and celebrates women of all ages who played important roles in the history and development of our city.

"These Thunder Bay women are celebrated for their significant contributions to public service, health care, education, community development and to the arts," said Matt Szybalski, Corporate Records Manager...