City News

EarthCare Thunder Bay Presents Strong Block

September 14, 2017 - EarthCare Thunder Bay is presenting Strong Block, a free public event in support of United Way Thunder Bay. The event is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon - 3 pm on Simpson Street, from Rowand Street to Robertson Street.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the rapid transformation of this block. The space will be filled with pop-ups and will showcase the value of population density from an environmental and a community perspective. A Strong Block aims to increase value...

Property Owner Ticketed For Smoke Alarm Violation

September 14, 2017 - A Mapleward Road 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. 3. The fire was confined to an exterior balcony and was quickly extinguished, all of the residents managed to safely escape. The cause of the fire was careless disposal of smoking materials. During the fire investigation, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue...

Help Design New Wayfinding Street Signs and Maps

September 13, 2017 - The City is asking residents to help plan and design new street signs and maps for walkers and cyclists. Good street signs and mapping help people find their way around. This means kids finding their way to school, seniors finding the library, and visitors finding a park or a downtown area. Good signs and maps for cyclists help them know the safest routes across the city. Good signs also make the city streets look great when they're done well.

The City wants to know what the...

Help Improve Transit in Thunder Bay: Route Optimization Plan Underway

September 12, 2017 - Residents are invited to get involved in the Thunder Bay Transit Route Optimization Plan which aims to make transit services more effective and efficient. Comments to improve transit services can be submitted by completing an online survey at http://tbtsurvey.fyi. The survey can also be accessed through the City's website at www.thunderbay.ca/transit and will be open until Friday, Oct. 6.

"As Thunder Bay changes, we want to ensure that its bus services respond to better...

Cameron Street Storm Sewer Work Begins Tuesday

September 11, 2017 - A section of Cameron Street, from Waterloo Street to Norah Street North, will be closed to through traffic due to maintenance to the storm water collection system.

The work is scheduled to begin at 8 am on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and continue until Thursday, Sept. 14, at 4:30 pm. Access to Bernard Street and Franklin Street North will be available at the Norah Street North entrance only.

Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed and take extra caution when travelling in and around...