City News

City Water Does Not Need Extra Treatment

October 26, 2017 - Recently, residents in the McLaughlin Street area have been receiving telemarketing offers or home visits from a business trying to sell water filtration systems.

In response, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reminding the public that City drinking water does not require additional purification treatments. And, that the City of Thunder Bay - responsible for the treatment and monitoring of the municipal drinking water supply - inspects the water around-the-clock to ensure...

Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week

October 26, 2017 - Curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste collection will take place from Oct. 31 - Nov. 10 on regular recycling days.

Leaf and yard waste should be placed at the curb with recyclables on the regular recycling day, as indicated on the waste collection calendar with a leaf symbol. 

Only Kraft (paper) bags of leaf and yard waste will be accepted. There is no bag limit, but bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. (18 kg).

Sticks and branches will also be collected and must...

Doing Business with India

October 23, 2017 - The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and the Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) met with various stakeholders at a breakfast session at the Valhalla Inn to discuss "Doing Business with India". Over twenty businesses participated in the session to learn the importance of Canada-India relations. 

Canada-India relations are at an important juncture. Two-way trade is rising, bilateral investments are underway and higher education collaboration...

Expert to Speak on History and Restoration Plans for Chippewa Carousel

October, 23, 2017 - As part of their goal of restoring what many people call the Chippewa Merry-Go-Round, The Friends of Chippewa Park are excited to present An Evening with Lisa Parr, Carousel Restoration Expert at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 pm.

"Our horses have travelled millions of miles over the past 102 years and as a result are tired," said Lorraine Lortie-Krawczuk, the President of The Friends of Chippewa Park, "and that is why we are embarking on a major project to...

Section of Hilldale Road to Close Due to Water Line Upgrades

October 23, 2017 - A section of Hilldale Road, between Gemstone Drive and Fenwood Drive, will be closed to traffic due to water line upgrades.

Construction is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 am - 8 pm on both days, or until work is complete.

The road will be closed to through traffic; however, local traffic 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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