City News

PRO Kids Program Celebrates 20th Year

January 23, 2018 - The PRO Kids program has been serving families and youth in Thunder Bay for 20 years. PRO Kids stands for Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids, and that is exactly what the organization provides. It is a registered charity dedicated to making recreation opportunities accessible for Thunder Bay children and youth who are unable to participate in programs due to lack of funds. Since its implementation in 1998, PRO Kids has made 22,734 placements of children in activities. These...

City Seeks Citizen Input for Stormwater Financing Study

January 22, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is seeking public input on its Stormwater Financing Study.

The study is being conducted in cooperation with the consulting firm AECOM, , and will review and recommend a sustainable and fair funding source to support the City's current stormwater management program and help achieve the future goals of the Stormwater Management Plan.

"The City is committed to environmental stewardship and community sustainability," said Aaron Ward - Project Engineer. "The City's...

Thunder Bay 1 of 4 Cities in the Running for Noront Ferrochrome Production Facility

January 16, 2018 - At the first of two Public Information Sessions, Doug Murray, CEO of the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), presented some of the City and Fort William First Nation`s Request for Proposal to be the location for the Noront Resources ferrochrome production facility.

The four-city competition is between Thunder Bay/Fort William First Nation, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and Timmins. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 2.

"We have been working with Fort William First Nation...

Nominations Open for 2018 Citizens of Exceptional Achievement

January 9, 2018 - Mayor Keith Hobbs, members of the Official Recognition Committee and past award recipients officially opened nominations for the 2018 Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Awards today at City Hall.

For over 40 years, these awards have honoured hard working volunteers, organizations and groups that are helping to create a neighbourhood and a  community where people feel a sense of belonging and responsibility to each other, and are active participants in its life.

"The commitment...

City Presents Birds of the Bay Community Art Project With Betty Carpick

January 4, 2018 - After the success of the community art project Threading Water, which was completed for Great Art for Great Lakes in 2017, the city is partnering again with local artist Betty Carpick for Birds of the Bay, a project to help families understand and protect nature through community-engaged art.

The project invites people of all ages and abilities to share their relationships with birds that reside in Thunder Bay during maker sessions held at the Baggage Building Arts Centre between...