City News

Marina Park Boater's Launch and Parking Lot Closed June 5

June 2, 2017 - The Marina Park Boater's launch and parking lot will be closed to the public on Monday, June 5. The closure is expected to be in effect from 7 am until 4 pm. Workers will be onsite installing top-coat asphalt on Marina Park Drive.

During the parking lot closure, residents can use the Neste Boat Launch, on Mountdale Avenue on the Kaministiquia River, or the Current River Boat Launch (Fisherman's Wharf), on Cumberland Street North. To access the Current River Boat Launch, turn right on...

City Embarks on New Active Transportation Plan

June 1, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is launching the development a new Active Transportation Plan on June 3, at the Bike Summit. This Plan is a major component of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) which commenced in Fall 2016, and is being led by the City's Engineering & Operations Division and the TMP consultant, IBI Group.

The new Active Transportation Plan will focus on cycling, walking and other non-motorized transportation options. Improving options for walking and cycling is an important...

City Seeks Citizen Input for Transportation Master Plan

June 1, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is continuing the development of a new Transportation Master Plan and is looking to residents for feedback.

The Plan, to be developed in cooperation with the consulting firm IBI Group Inc., will help guide the City's investment in transportation infrastructure to meet the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and motorists for the next 20 plus years. The final Transportation Master Plan is due to be presented to City Council at the end of this year....

Mayor Hobbs Declares June 3 Mining Day

June 1, 2017 - Thunder Bay will celebrate its rich mining heritage on Saturday, June 3, which has been declared Mining Day by Mayor Hobbs.

Mayor Hobbs made the declaration at a ceremony today, June 1, at Mariner's Hall at Prince Arthur's Landing. He was joined by representatives of the City of Thunder Bay, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, and Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association.

Mining Day will include a series of special public events at Prince Arthur's Landing. There will be more...

Union Gas Employees to Receive Fire Safety Awards

June 1, 2017 - Enzo Fabiano and John Gould of Union Gas will receive Fire Safety Awards from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council at a ceremony today in Toronto. The annual Fire Safety Awards recognize outstanding contributions to fire protection and prevention in Ontario.

In 2016, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue partnered with Fabiano and Gould, on behalf of Union Gas, to promote carbon monoxide safety. Together they produced a carbon monoxide awareness video with Shaw TV that aired on the Shaw...