City News

Help Celebrate Neighbourhoods in Jane's Walk Festival

May 3, 2017 - Members of the Crime Prevention Council and Strong Neighbourhoods Working Group announced the 7th Annual Jane's Walk Festival taking place this coming weekend, where Thunder Bay residents will take to the streets to participate in a variety of walks around city neighbourhoods.
 

Local volunteers will be leading nine, free neighbourhood walks that encourage citizens to get to know their city and each other. Walks are held across the world during this weekend in celebration of Jane...

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Provide Early Warning

May 2, 2017 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue have responded to four homes for carbon monoxide (CO) alarm calls in the past 14 days that were the result of CO being present in the residence. In each incident the occupants were alerted to the CO emergency by their CO alarms.

"If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage, CO alarms are required outside each sleeping area of the residence," said Deputy Fire Chief Greg Hankkio. "Thunder Bay Fire Rescue wants to make sure everyone...

Chippewa Wildlife Exhibit Update

May 2, 2017 - The Chippewa Wildlife Exhibit officially closed Monday as approved during the 2017 Municipal Budget deliberations.

Following is an update on the animals:

Transfers of the animals from the Chippewa Wildlife Exhibit are being coordinated through an animal transporter, who has already transferred four foxes and one bobcat.

Three elk and one deer were scheduled to be transferred last week after Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
Two veterinarians were on site to assess the animals' health prior to...

Citizen Satisfaction Survey Underway

May 2, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay has commissioned Ipsos, a professional public opinion research company, to conduct the 2017 Citizen Satisfaction Survey by telephone to a random selection of residents.

The survey will take place over the next two weeks and includes a wide range of topics including the most important issues facing the community, quality of like, importance of and satisfaction with municipal services, and communication needs.

The scientifically valid telephone survey gathers data...

City Celebrates Youth and Arts in Our Community

May 1, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay kicked off National Youth Week with an official proclamation at City Hall today. Youth Week takes place annually from May 1 - 7, and celebrates the positive contributions that youth make to their communities, their achievements, and their volunteerism. The flag-raising event featured a drum circle with students from Matawa Learning Centre.

The City of Thunder Bay and community organizations will be hosting a number of free or low-cost events all week long. These...