City News

Property Owner Ticketed for Smoke Alarm Violation

September 26, 2017 - A Mountdale Avenue property owner has been ticketed for failing to maintain a smoke alarm in operating condition. The ticket carries a fine of $360. 

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a structural fire at the residence on Sept. 16. The fire was confined to the basement of the home and was quickly extinguished, all of the residents managed to escape with two of them suffering minor burns. During the fire investigation, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue investigators discovered there...

Mayor Returning to Public Duties

September 25, 2017 - Mayor Keith Hobbs has advised he is returning to his public duties today and will be at Committee of the Whole and City Council this evening.

Mayor Hobbs has been absent from his public duties since Monday, July 24, to deal with personal legal matters that are unrelated to the City of Thunder Bay.

"I appreciate the extra efforts of City Council over the past couple of months and, in particular, acknowledge those members of Council who stepped in to assist with mayoral duties during...

Nominate Someone for a 2017 Mayor's Community Safety Award

September 25, 2017 - Nominations are now open for the 7th Annual Mayor's Community Safety Awards, which recognize Thunder Bay residents and groups who are working to make our city safer.

Presented by the City of Thunder Bay and the Crime Prevention Council, the awards will be handed out during a special ceremony that will take place during the November 6 meeting of Thunder Bay City Council. 

"Each year, when the nominations for the Mayor"˜s Community Safety Awards start coming in, we are inspired...

Section of Mountdale Avenue to Close for Rail Crossing Rehabilitation

September 25, 2017 - Mountdale Avenue, from Gore Street to the laneway accessing Stanley Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic starting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to allow for rehabilitation work on the CP rail crossing.  

The closure is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 29. 

The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors - such as weather - can have an impact on project timelines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and...

Thunder Bay Celebrates National Coaches Week

September 25, 2017 - National Coaches Week is underway across Canada to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. National Coaches Week runs from September 23 to 30 and is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play. Athletes and their parents are encouraged to say thank you to their coaches during the week by simply saying #ThanksCoach and #ThanksCoachTBay in social media channels. E-cards can also be sent to coaches by visiting coach.ca/nationalcoachesweek. 

"Thunder...