City News

Municipal Division Employees Kick-Off United Way Campaign

October 13, 2017 - Employees of the City of Thunder Bay, Superior North EMS (SNEMS) and the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) proudly kicked off their 2017 United Way Employee Campaign today at a luncheon at the West Arthur Community Centre. 

"I am delighted to see employees from across the Corporation come together to support the United Way and help launch our Annual Campaign," said Kelly Robertson, General Manager - Community Services and Co-Chair of the Municipal Division United Way Campaign. 

"Each...

Shape the New City of Thunder Bay Website

October 10, 2017 - The City is excited to begin public consultation on the development of a new website. To create a site that meets the needs of users, citizens are invited to complete the online survey at www.ThunderBay.ca available until Nov. 17. Feedback gathered through the survey will help to guide the development of the new City website.

For those looking to get more involved, there will also be a focus group opportunity in early December. An application for the focus group is available on...

St. Jude School Helps Kick-Off Fire Prevention Week

October 10, 2017 "” Thunder Bay Fire Rescue kicked-off Fire Prevention Week at St. Jude Elementary School today. Grade 4 students at St. Jude educated a gymnasium full of classmates, teachers, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue personnel and Mayor Keith Hobbs on the importance of working smoke alarms and home fire safety. 

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 8 - 14, and this year's theme is "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!"

"The last thing you want to be doing during a fire is trying to figure out...

New City Solicitor Selected

October 5, 2017 - Following an extensive search and hiring process, City Manager Norm Gale is pleased to announce Patty Robinet as the new City Solicitor.

Ms. Robinet, formerly the Deputy City Solicitor, has been working for the City since 2010. She received her law degree from the University of Windsor. After articling with the City of Windsor, and successful completion of her bar admissions exams, she was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2005.

"Patty brings a wealth of experience and leadership to...

City Hosts Corrosion Control Plan Public Information Session

October 4, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is hosting a Public Information Session on its Corrosion Control Plan tonight from 4 - 7 pm at the Slovak Legion.

The City is moving ahead with the next phase of its Corrosion Control Plan to add sodium hydroxide to its water supply to reduce the amount of lead found in tap water.

"Beginning in early 2018, the pH of the City's drinking water will be increased to reduce lead levels at the tap by adding small amounts of sodium hydroxide to the water at the...