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City Announces 2026 Hours of Operation for the Centennial Botanical Conservatory
Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2026 01:00 PM
January 7, 2026 - The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce the hours of operation for the Centennial Botanical Conservatory, beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026.
The December soft launch drew an enthusiastic crowd, showcasing the community’s excitement to explore the revitalized Conservatory and its lush indoor gardens.
Hours of Operation (effective January 8, 2026):
Date: Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays)
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Centennial Botanical Conservatory, 1601 Dease...
Additional Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements begin January 1
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 PM
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents that it is the law to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Carbon Monoxide alarms are required to be installed outside any sleeping area if your home has a fuel-fired appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.
The new Fire Code requirements coming into effect on January 1, 2026, will expand CO alarm installation in:
- Existing Homes: Alarms will now be required on every storey, not just near sleeping areas.
Christmas tree drop-off sites to open on Boxing Day
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 02:45 PM
Each year, the City of Thunder Bay offers a Christmas tree chipping program from Boxing Day to Jan. 12.
Fresh-cut Christmas trees can be dropped off at several locations across the city, where they will be collected and chipped, and transported to the compost area at the City's landfill site. In the spring, when compost is mature, the City provides compost to residents - free - to enrich flower gardens and lawns.
“The Christmas tree chipping program is an important part of the City’s waste...
Important Update on Opening of the City’s Outdoor Skating Rinks
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 12:06 PM
Due to the weather event yesterday, the city’s outdoor skating rinks will require clearing and flooding today to restore ice surfaces and be able to open, with a focus placed on Parks Supervised locations and the Vickers Park skating loop. Rinks that are opening will be identified on the Outdoor Rink Map on the City’s website and should be ready for use by 6:00 pm.
We will continue to update the status for each site in real time as they become ready to open, or if they must be closed due to...
Save the Date: Winter FunDays 2026 Begin Jan. 4
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 10:35 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the return of Winter FunDays! Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026, and running every Sunday until March 15, 2026, this beloved weekly program offers free outdoor and indoor activities for all ages.
Winter FunDays will take place outdoors at various locations throughout Marina Park, with indoor programming hosted at the Baggage Building Arts Centre each week. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with your community, enjoy winter, and explore both...
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