City News

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...

Delaney Arena Offering Healthier Options at Canteen

September 8, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay, in partnership with Healthy Kids Community Challenge and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, are launching the new Fuel Shop Canteen at the Delaney Arena tomorrow, which offers healthier food and drink options for everyone to enjoy. 

The Fuel Shop is a three-month pilot-project that makes healthier menu options available. Menu features include baked blueberry bannock, protein power balls, fresh fruit smoothies, wild rice and veggie soup, and hot...

Help Shape the New Tourism Thunder Bay Website

September 7, 2017 - The City is seeking input to help shape the new Tourism Thunder Bay website. A short anonymous survey has been launched to gather feedback on user needs and desires when traveling and find out what they would look for on a Tourism website. 

"We are excited to have the opportunity to enhance our website and present Thunder Bay to the world," said Paul Pepe, Manager - Tourism Thunder Bay. "We invite everyone - residents and visitors alike, to share their views and tell us...

Section of James Street Open After Storm Sewer Work

 
September 7, 2017 - The section of James Street, between Victoria Avenue and Churchill Drive in the vicinity of the Neebing River, will be re-opening on the evening of September 7.

The section of the street was closed in June for storm sewer reconstruction.

The City of Thunder Bay invested $34.7 million in 2017, on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

For more information,...

Treasure Exchange Days Return this Weekend

September 7, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's popular Treasure Exchange Days returns on Sept. 9 and 10, giving residents a chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures while reducing waste.

Anyone with gently-used items that they wish to give away can leave them out on the curb any time after 5 pm, on Friday, Sept. 8. Clearly label the items FREE. Over the weekend, residents are encouraged to tour their neighbourhoods to see what treasures they can find.

New this season, residents are also encouraged...