City News

Reduced Load Restrictions Will Be Lifted Monday

May 12, 2017 -The Reduced Load Restrictions that were implemented on March 14 within the city will be lifted on Monday, May 15 at 8 am. 

Restrictions are put in place annually to protect City roads from damage during the spring thaw. Co-operation from residents helps prevent excessive damage to streets.

For more information, visit: www.thunderbay.ca/heavyloads

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Contact: Ryan Love, Traffic Technologist - Engineering, 625-2265

Citizen Satisfaction Survey Available Online

May 10, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay`s 2017 Citizen Satisfaction Survey is available to residents online until May 23 at:

www.thunderbay.ca/haveyoursay

The City of Thunder Bay commissioned Ipsos, a professional public opinion research company, to conduct the 2017 survey by telephone to a random selection of residents.

For those residents who were not contacted by telephone, the survey is available online to anyone who wishes to give their views.

It includes a wide range of topics including the most...

City Archives Welcomes Nominations for Women's History Month

May 10, 2017 - Mother's Day marks the opening of nominations to have a notable woman from our city's past featured on the Thunder Bay Archives online web exhibit for the upcoming Women's History Month.

In 2013, the City of Thunder Bay Archives launched an online exhibit recognize women who have contributed to the history and community of Thunder Bay. Annually, women that played significant roles are included and celebrated within the exhibit.

"Last year, Sister Margaret Smith, Mary Riter Hamilton,...

City Conducting Needs Assessment on Conservatory

May 10, 2017 - A drop-in Open House is taking place this evening at the Da Vinci Centre, for the public to learn more and provide input on the City's plans for the Centennial Botanical Conservatory.

The City is embarking on a plan to meet the future needs of the Conservatory, which was opened in 1967 by the Fort William Parks Board.

"The Conservatory is now 50 years old and it is time we start looking at replacing the buildings," said Kayla Dixon, Director - Engineering & Operations Division....

Residents Invited to Share Input on Drug Strategy Plan

May 10, 2017 - The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy (TBDS) hosted an open house last night at the Italian Cultural Centre for residents interested in learning more about and having input into the new draft strategic plan.

Building a Better Tomorrow 2017-2021 is a collaborative, cross-sector response that aims to improve the health and well-being of all citizens in Thunder Bay.

The session included an overview of the current landscape of substance use and related harms, followed by round table discussions...