City News

City Welcomes Announcement of Provincial Funding for New Jail

May 4, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay welcomes the announcement from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services that funding has been approved for the construction of a new 325-bed multi-purpose correctional centre to replace the existing Thunder Bay Jail and Thunder Bay Correctional Centre.

"We appreciate the Province's commitment in supporting the long-term transformation of the correctional system," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.

"We would like to sincerely thank Minister Michael Gravelle...

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...