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Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 08:00 PM
May 17, 2018 - Curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place May 22 - June 1, on regular recycling days. Leaf and yard waste collection dates were pushed forward due to the slow start to spring.
Residents are reminded that only Kraft (paper) bags of leaf and yard waste will be accepted. There is no bag limit, but bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. (18 kg).
Sticks and branches will also be collected, but must be bundled with rope or twine, and be under one metre (39 inches)...
38th Annual Kite Festival Celebrates Flight at Chippewa Park
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 08:00 PM
May 16, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce the 38th Annual Kite Festival presented by Ontario Power Generation.
The City of Thunder Bay's annual celebration of flight is back at Chippewa Park on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Families are invited to fly their own kites, watch the Pro Fliers take over the sky with Giant Kites, and learn about different forms of flight.
New this year, John Collins - The Paper Airplane Guy, will be on-site to teach children how to fold and fly...
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Issues Fire Ban
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2018 08:00 PM
May 15, 2018 - Effective at noon today, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has issued a fire ban on all outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay. The ban on outdoor burning is consistent with the recent Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
Residents are reminded that all outdoor burning permits are suspended when a fire ban is in effect. Any outdoor burning during a fire ban will result in prosecution and a substantial fine. The ban will be lifted when...
Free Compost Available to Residents Starting Today
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 08:00 PM
May 14, 2018 - Compost is available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting.
Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.
"We're happy to again offer free compost to all residents," said Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste & Recycling Services. "Leaf and yard waste that's...
Temporary Closure of Boulevard Dam Pedestrian Walkway
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2018 08:00 PM
May 14, 2018 - The pedestrian walkway, across the top of the Boulevard Lake Dam will be closed on Wednesday, May 16, from 8 am - 6 pm, or until work is complete.
The purpose of the closure is to do repairs to the deck top of the walkway.
Signs will be posted indicating that the walking route is closed while the repairs are underway.
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Contact: Mike Vogrig - Project Engineer, 625-4321
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