City News

Celebrating Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

May 31, 2017 - Friday, June 2, marks the 12th Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. On this day, the City of Thunder Bay celebrates the hard working individuals that deliver the crossing guard program in our community.

"The crossing guard program is very important," said Julie Wiejak, Field Supervisor - Crossing Guards. "Our crossing guards provide safe crossing of busy city streets for students throughout Thunder Bay, all-year round, rain or shine. We appreciate their hard work and dedication...

Section of 20th Side Road Will Be Closed for Railway Track Repairs

May 31, 2017 - A section of 20th Side Road will be closed on Thursday, June 1, to through traffic, due to railway track repairs. 20th Side Road will be closed between Arthur Street and Rosslyn Road. The work is expected to take up to eight hours starting at 9 am.

Northbound traffic from Rosslyn Road will be detoured along Trotter Road to Fairview Avenue. Southbound traffic will be asked to use Fairview Avenue to access Rosslyn Road. Southbound traffic on the 20th Side Road will only be allowed to...

4th Annual Walk in Support of Victims and Survivors of Crime

May 30, 2017 - Victim support agencies, community safety organizations, victims and survivors and their families and friends will come together to show their support during the 4th Annual Walk in Support of Victims and Survivors of Crime. The walk is being held in support of National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which aims to raise awareness about the issues facing victims and survivors of crime and the services and laws in place to help victims, survivors and their families. It is also about...

2017 Road Work Season Begins

May 26, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is investing $34.7 million in 2017, on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

This month marks the start of a busy road work season in Thunder Bay, and road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. All residents are reminded to reduce their speed, be alert, watch for workers and drive with extra care in construction...

Arbor Day Celebrates the Value of the Urban Forest

May 26, 2017 - Arbor Day is a chance for residents to make Thunder Bay a cleaner, greener and more beautiful place to live. Organized by the City's Parks & Open Spaces Section, Arbor Day will take place this Saturday, May 27, from 10 am - 12 pm, at Dease Park. The event will include the planting of 13 large caliper trees and a pollinator garden. There will also be an opportunity to win prizes and speak with members of the EarthCare Community Greening Group and Northwestern Ontario Emerald Ash...