City News

Repairs to Boulevard Lake Trail to Begin This Week

June 29, 2015 – Work to restore the section of trail around Boulevard Lake where asphalt cracking appeared this spring will commence on Tuesday, June 30.

The section of trail is on the southwest side of the lake, near the intersection of Lyon Boulevard and Arundel Street. It was closed on May 26 after cracks began appearing in its surface.

An engineering assessment has been completed, and the cause of the cracking is attributed to significant frost heaving from the extremely cold winter and cross-section...

Rosslyn Road Closure Extended Until June 30

June 29, 2015 – Rosslyn Road from Neebing Avenue to 20th Sideroad will remain closed until 8 pm on Tuesday, June 30, to allow crews to complete repairs to a water main.

Local traffic will have limited access to the closed section, up to the excavation site at 1250 Rosslyn Road, where the road will be closed to all through traffic.

Residents of Rosslyn Road who live east of the Highway 61 overpass should use Neebing Avenue for access, while those who live west of the Highway 61 overpass should use 20th...

Section of Edward Street to Close for Widening

June 29, 2015 – Edward Street from Arthur Street to Victoria Avenue will close to northbound traffic starting on Wednesday, July 1 to allow for road construction and widening.

The work is expected to take up to five weeks to complete. The section will remain open to southbound traffic to allow access to properties and businesses.

The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors – such as weather – can have an impact on project timelines.

Motorists travelling in the area are asked to...

Section of River Street to Close for Storm Sewer Construction

June 29, 2015 – River Street from Rockwood Avenue to Pine Street will close to through traffic on Thursday, July 2, to facilitate storm sewer construction.

The work is expected to take one day to complete.

Local traffic access will be available to Grandview mall and Madeline Street North.

The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors – such as weather – can have an impact on project timelines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and those travelling in the area are...

Sponsors Sought for Aboriginal Youth Trip to China

June 27, 2015 – The Aboriginal Liaison Unit is looking for sponsors to bring 10 Aboriginal youth to Jiaozou, China, to represent the Aboriginal community and the City of Thunder Bay and Canada during opening ceremonies at an international Tai Chi competition and festival in August.

“The Aboriginal Liaison Unit was approached by Peng You, a resident of Thunder Bay and native of China, about coordinating a small delegation of six dancers and four drummers, who would share their culture with the people...