City News

Boulevard Lake to Remain Open for Recreational Use

June 3, 2015 - Work scheduled for the Boulevard Lake Dam Rehabilitation project has been delayed, and the lake will not be drained this summer. The dam walkway will also remain open to the public, and the lake will be available for recreational use

The project is subject to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, which allows stakeholders to voice concerns with the project. Concerns from two residents have been raised, so work cannot start...

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Celebrated This Week

June 2, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay is once again celebrating the individuals that continue to make its crossing guard program a success with the 10th annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on Friday, June 5.

The crossing guard program has been in place since 1947; currently, 64 crossing guards are employed by the City of Thunder Bay.

"The Crossing Guard program is a very important one," said Michelle Riemer, Field Supervisor - Crossing Guards. "Our crossing guards provide safe crossing of busy...

Boulevard Lake Master Plan Scheduled for Completion in July

May 27, 2015 - The in-progress Boulevard Lake Area Improvement Plan has moved on to its next phase after a consultation period, stakeholder meetings and a final Open House held May 26.

The plan, currently in development by consulting firm Environmental Design Solutions (EDS) Group Inc., has been shaped by feedback gathered via two stakeholder sessions, two public consultations, and meetings with City departments. 

"We've been impressed by the turnout at our Open Houses," said Werner Schwar,...

Thunder Bay Prime Opportunity in Contact Centre World

May 27, 2015 - The City is reaching out to expanding contact centres around the world to locate in the City-owned state of the art, turn-key space in VictoriaVille Mall. The 38,000-sq-ft space, capable of employing over 400 persons, is being marketed globally by contact centre specialist Laurence Himel of the Toronto-based Cityspace Real Estate following a request for proposal process.



"We have a successful history in the contact centre industry in Thunder Bay," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "It has already...

Draft Corporate Strategic Plan Now Available for Public Review

May 26, 2015 - A draft of the 2015-2018 Corporate Strategic Plan is now available for citizens to review until June 4.

The plan will outline City Council's priorities and initiatives for the next four years and beyond. The City's Strategic Plan guides the actions of Council and Administration, and citizen input is critical in helping to shape this Plan.

Hard copies will also be available for review at City Hall and all four Public Library locations.

For more information, to view the plan and to fill...