City News

4th Annual Walk in Support of Victims and Survivors of Crime

May 30, 2017 - Victim support agencies, community safety organizations, victims and survivors and their families and friends will come together to show their support during the 4th Annual Walk in Support of Victims and Survivors of Crime. The walk is being held in support of National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which aims to raise awareness about the issues facing victims and survivors of crime and the services and laws in place to help victims, survivors and their families. It is also about...

2017 Road Work Season Begins

May 26, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is investing $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.

This month marks the start of a busy road work season in Thunder Bay, and road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction...

Arbor Day Celebrates the Value of the Urban Forest

May 26, 2017 - Arbor Day is a chance for residents to make Thunder Bay a cleaner, greener and more beautiful place to live. Organized by the City's Parks & Open Spaces Section, Arbor Day will take place this Saturday, May 27, from 10 am - 12 pm, at Dease Park. The event will include the planting of 13 large caliper trees and a pollinator garden. There will also be an opportunity to win prizes and speak with members of the EarthCare Community Greening Group and Northwestern Ontario Emerald Ash...

Five New Companies Announced for Costarter Accelerator

May 26, 2017 - The Costarter Accelerator Program introduced its third cohort of five innovative companies at the hub:north incubator space in Waverley Library.

The Costarter Accelerator Program is a three month intensive and mentorship-driven program in which the five companies receive a small investment of $15,000, office space, advisory assistance and access to funders. Over the three month period, each company will focus on moving their idea or early concept towards a viable and revenue generating...

Habitat ReStore to Collect Used Items at Landfill May 29 - June 3

May 26, 2017 - Restore Week at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility on Mapleward Road will take place from Monday, May 29, to Saturday, June 3. During this special week, residents visiting the landfill can donate gently used building materials, appliances, cabinets, furniture, tools, plumbing and electrical materials to the Habitat for Humanity tent between 10 am - 4 pm. The tent will be located after the weigh scales, near the public drop-off bins.

"We are excited to continue our partnership...