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Teddy Bears Picnic to feature special guests PJ Masks

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2017 08:00 PM

June 30, 2017 - It's that time of the year again - calling all Teddy bears and their owners for the annual Teddy Bears Picnic on Tuesday, July 11 at Vickers Park.

Parents, caregivers, children and their teddy bears are invited for an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment featuring meet and greets with PJ Masks.

"The Teddy Bears Picnic is a long-standing tradition for children and families in Thunder Bay," said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor, "This year we...

Strong Budgetary Performance Raises City's Credit Rating

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 08:00 PM

June 29, 2017 - Thunder Bay's strong budgetary performance, effective cost controls, low municipal debt burden, and excellent liquidity balances have led S&P Global Ratings (formerly Standard & Poor's)  to raise the City`s credit rating from "˜AA-"˜ to "˜AA'.

"This is great news for residents, and demonstrates that the City of Thunder Bay continues to manage finances in a very responsible manner"Ž with respect for public dollars, by another good financial report card," said Mayor Keith...

#NotInMyTbay - Incident Reporting Launch Today

Posted on Monday, June 26, 2017 08:00 PM

June 27, 2017 - Have you experienced or witnessed racism in Thunder Bay?

The City of Thunder Bay's Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee's Incident Reporting Working Group, in partnership with Diversity Thunder Bay and Lakehead Social Planning 211, launched a tool today that will allow those who experience or witness racism to report it.

"The Committee is launching this one-year pilot project to give those witnessing or experiencing racism an outlet to report the incident in a way that is appropriate...

Item Limit for Garbage Changing Effective July 1

Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2017 08:00 PM

June 26, 2017 - Effective July 1, the item limit for garbage will be reduced to two items instead of three. An item consists of either one garbage bag or the contents of one can, as long as the items do not exceed the weight limit of 18kg/40lbs. 

"A set-out limit for garbage of two or less is considered a best practice in Ontario," said Jason Sherband - Manager, Solid Waste & Recycling Services. "Reducing the item limit for garbage saves valuable natural resources, energy, time and money...

Age Friendly Thunder Bay Launches GIANTs Project

Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2017 08:00 PM

June 23, 2017 - The Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) has awarded the City of Thunder Bay a grant of $25,000 to empower seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experience with others and enable seniors to age in their homes confidently and comfortably.

The GIANTs (Grand Individuals Aging with Neighbours in Thunder Bay) project, coordinated by Age Friendly Thunder Bay, will focus on addressing social isolation among seniors by encouraging them to talk with other seniors...