City News

Santa Bus Food Drive: Stuff the Bus. Feed the Need.

December 1, 2016 - Transit Services and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 966 are teaming up to spread goodwill in our community with the 22nd Annual Santa Bus Food Drive in support of the Thunder Bay Food Bank.

From Monday, Dec. 5, until Sunday, Dec. 11, the community is invited to drop-off dry goods on any City bus.

"Each year we are blown away by the generosity of all those who help us to stuff the bus," said Ken Koza, Amalgamated Transit Union 966 President. "The donations we receive make a real...

Skating at Prince Arthur's Landing Opens for the Season

December 1, 2016 - The waterfront skating rink at Prince Arthur's Landing officially opens today, Thursday, December 1, 2016. With the rink opening, the City is encouraging residents to come down to the waterfront and enjoy the many activities and facilities available to the public.

"The rink offers fun for those both young and old alike, we're excited to have it open for all to enjoy over the winter months ahead," said Kathy Ball, Operations Coordinator at Marina Park. "There is so much to do here...

Tenant Pleads Guilty to Disabling Smoke Alarm

November 30, 2016 -A Simpson Street tenant pleaded guilty in Provincial Court last week to disabling a smoke alarm and was fined $1,000 plus court costs. 

The charge was a result of an investigation done by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue after a structural fire at a Simpson Street apartment building in June.  The tenant had removed the smoke alarm to paint and neglected to re-install it.

"Working smoke alarms give you the early warning that's needed to safely exit your home," said Deputy Fire...

Calendar Parking Restrictions Now in Effect

November 22, 2016 - Due to weather conditions, city-wide calendar parking restrictions are coming into effect starting today.

"The implementation of calendar parking restrictions for this winter is based on recent snowfall, as well as the forecast, which is calling for more snow," said James Coady, Manager - Licensing and Enforcement. "Motorists are asked to obey posted calendar parking signs, and allow our crews to remove snow from City roadways more efficiently."

Calendar parking applies to residential...

Call to Artists for Snow Sculptures and Award Design

November 21, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is seeking proposals for artwork that will be featured at events during the 2017 programming season. The Public Art Program has released two Calls to Artists for "SnowDay 2017 Snow Sculptures" and "Award Design for Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards". 

Artists and artist teams are invited to submit concepts for snow sculptures to be created for the City's fifth annual SnowDay. SnowDay celebrates all things winter with snow sculptures and outdoor...