City News

Changes in School Crossing Guard Schedules

August 29, 2017 - Effective this September at the start of the 2017/2018 school year, changes will be implemented to the school crossing guard schedules, including the removal of lunch time services for many schools.

Since schools have two nutrition breaks instead of the single traditional lunch hour, crossing guards are no longer needed at that time. The crossing guards will now have extended time in the morning and evening, which allows more coverage for students and parents crossing earlier and...

City Signs Letter of Intent With Matawa First Nations

August 29, 2017 - Officials from the City of Thunder Bay and Matawa First Nations Management announced today City Council's authorization of a Letter of Intent to move forward with granting Grandview Lodge, a former long-term care facility, to Matawa First Nations Management following a deputation made last night. 

The City's surplus facility will be used to establish a Matawa Student Education and Care and Centre.  On August 28, City Council Committee of the Whole approved and ratified...

Firefighter Contract Arbitration Award Handed Down

August 29, 2017 - Provincial Arbitrator James Hayes issued an Interest Arbitration Award for the City of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 193 (TBPFFA).

The binding Award results in wage increases of 2.39% in 2015, 2.267% in 2016, and 2.267% in 2017.

The decision adds to the increasing cost of providing tax-supported emergency services and reinforces the need to address this fiscal challenge on a community and Province-wide basis.

"Interest arbitration does...

Greenstone Gold Delivers Update on Hardrock Project

August 25, 2017 - Greenstone Gold Mines GP Inc. (GGM), a joint venture partnership between Centerra Gold Inc. and Premier Gold Mines Ltd., is planning the development, construction, and operation, of an open pit gold mine and mill known as the Hardrock Project located in Geraldton. General Manager Eric Lamontagne and members of his management team delivered an update last evening to a group of over 100 people at the Victoria Inn regarding the world class gold deposit. The event was hosted by the...

The Honest Heart Collective to Close 2017 Live on the Waterfront

August 25, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's music series Live on the Waterfront will host its final show of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 30. 

Live on the Waterfront's second season included feature acts The White Buffalo, The Once, Café Paris, The Dead South, Kardinal Offishall and Magic! The season momentum will keep going until it closes out with the final act, The Honest Heart Collective, a six piece touring act from Thunder Bay. This rock band's set will feature new material from their...