City News

City Announces Movie Nights on the Waterfront Lineup

July 25, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the movie lineup for Movie Nights on the Waterfront. The Family Series starts Friday August 18, at Marina Park and runs Fridays and Saturdays until September 1. There also are three special screenings in the fall with the ThunderCon Movie Night Friday September 22, the Culture Days Screening Friday September 29th, and the Halloween Movie Night Friday October 27th.  

The lineup includes:

Friday August 18 - Finding Dory
Saturday August...

City Welcomes New Indigenous Health Care Initiative

July 25, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay welcomes the commitment from the Federal Minister of Health Jane Philpott, Ontario Minster of Health and Long-Term Care Eric Hoskins and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe Aski Nation on an agreement to address urgent health needs in First Nations communities.

The Charter of Relationship Principles Governing Health System Transformation in NAN Territory was announced Monday afternoon in Ottawa.

"This is a positive step that will lead to a more comprehensive...

Baseball Clinic Gives Youth Opportunity to Train with a Pro

July 24, 2017 - Local youth are invited to perfect their baseball technique at "Training with a Pro - The Baseball Edition" on Sunday, Aug. 20, from 10:30 am to 3 pm, at George Burke Park Ball Diamonds.

"We are excited to be able to offer youth the opportunity to train alongside former local pro's," said Laura Daniele, PRO Kids Coordinator. "Thunder Bay's former baseball pros Chris Toneguzzi, of the Milwaukee Brewers Organization; Bob Jesperson, of the Cincinnati Reds Organization; Dan Grant, of...

Hep Net raises awareness about Hepatitis for World Hepatitis Day

July 24, 2017 - It's estimated approximately one in every 50 people are living with hepatitis C in Thunder Bay, but many do not know it. Today, a coalition of local agencies called Hep Net held a health fair at Victoriaville Mall to provide the public with information on hepatitis C prevention, testing and treatment. Provincially, hepatitis C infection rates have been decreasing; however, local rates have stayed stable so this awareness is important. 

According to Tannice Fletcher-Stackhouse,...

Community Spirit on Display for Special Olympics Games Bid

 

July 21, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay has taken the final step in the bid process to secure the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. Special Olympics Canada officials arrived in Thunder Bay on July 20 for a two-day site visit which included a tour of the proposed venues and a presentation by the local Bid Committee. It is anticipated the Games will be awarded during the week of August 14th to 18th, 2017. The finalists are Thunder Bay and Regina, Saskatchewan.

One of the final site visit...