City News

Insect Release at Conservatory Rescheduled to March 17

March 15, 2017 - The releasing of beneficial insects at the Centennial Botanical Conservatory has been rescheduled due to a shipping delay, to Friday, March 17 at 5 pm.

Residents are invited to join Centennial Botanical Conservatory staff as they release a batch of beneficial insects. These insects travel throughout the Conservatory and greenhouses, controlling thrips, mites, scale insects and other pests without the use of chemical pesticides.

A shipment of 9,000 ladybugs, as well as lindorus (a...

Youth Share Photo Voice to "Push for Change"

March 15, 2017 - The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy and Crime Prevention Council have united with community partners to provide a platform for youth impacted by homelessness to have a voice to share their experiences, their hopes for the future and to raise awareness about youth homelessness in Canada and Thunder Bay. 

Through a Community Action Project driven by Leadership Thunder Bay, the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy and Crime Prevention Council collaborated with several community partners to welcome...

City Crews Reopen Intersection of Simpson Street & Pacific Avenue

March 13, 2017 - The intersection at Simpson Street and Pacific Avenue has now reopened to traffic following yesterday's watermain break. City road crews worked to repair the intersection on Sunday, March 12, and through the night to early this morning, Monday, March 13, to enable the road to be reopened for regular traffic flow.

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Contact:       Dave Warwick, Supervisor - Sewer & Water Maintenance (South), Infrastructure & Operations, 474-4813, dwarwick@thunderbay.ca...

Change Your Batteries When You Change Your Clock

March 10, 2017 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend.

"Every time change is an opportunity to educate the community about the importance of changing and testing the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms " said Fire Chief John Hay. "Smoke alarms give you the early detection needed to safely escape a fire and only a carbon monoxide alarm can alert you to the deadly presence...

City Call for Vendors, Artisans and Community Groups

March 10, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting food vendors, product and service vendors, artisans, and community groups to apply to participate at the City's annual events series.

Various participation opportunities include over 22 event days, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees.
"¢ Kite Festival: Sunday, June 4 - approximately 4,000 attendees
"¢ Canada Day on the Waterfront: Saturday,...