City News

2017 Santa Bus Food Drive - Another Successful Year

December 11, 2017 - Thanks to the generosity of Thunder Bay citizens, the Annual Santa Bus campaign has had yet another successful year, bringing in more than 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food items and almost $2,800 in cash donations for the Thunder Bay Food Bank. 
 
The 23rd Annual Santa Bus campaign was organized by the Transit Services Division and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 966.

Throughout the 2017 campaign, all Transit buses accepted donations of non-perishable food items....

City Announces Winter Fundays Activities

December 7, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay has announced the activity schedule for this year's Winter Fundays at Prince Arthur's Landing presented by Rock 94 and CKPR. The family-friendly activities start on New Year's Eve with a skating party and run every Sunday until March 11, 2018.  

Embrace winter by taking part in a different fun outdoor activity for FREE every Sunday. After you've enjoyed the Winter Funday activity outside, you can warm up with a creative activity inside the Baggage...

City Seeks Submissions for Arts & Heritage Awards

December 7, 2017 - The achievements and contributions of local artists & historians, cultural professionals, organizations and supporters will be celebrated at the 8th Annual Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards, presented by the Copperfin Credit Union, on Feb. 23, 2018, at Magnus Theatre.  The awards show is sponsored by CBC Thunder Bay and Magnus Theatre. 

Submissions are now being accepted in a wide range of categories from music, film and heritage to cultural sponsor and lifetime...

Calendar Parking Restrictions Now in Effect

December 5, 2017 - Due to weather conditions, city-wide calendar parking restrictions have come into effect today. 

"The implementation of calendar parking restrictions for this winter is based on the recent snowfall," said Jonathan Paske, Supervisor - Parking Authority. "Motorists are asked to obey posted calendar parking signs and allow our crews to remove snow from City roadways more efficiently."

Calendar parking applies to residential streets and the restrictions are in effect from 9 am...

City Roads Crews Continue to Clear Snow During Winter Storm

December 5, 2017 - The City's Roads Section is working hard to manage winter control conditions; however, residents are asked to take precautions when driving today.

Road crews started plowing arterial and collector streets at 5 am this morning and will continue to address these roadways throughout the day. Due to the quantity of snow falling and blowing snow, the arterial and collector streets need to be re-plowed. This will delay response to residential plowing. 

"Depending on the duration and...