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City Seeks Nominations for Arts & Heritage Awards

December 2, 2016 - The achievements and contributions of local artists and historians, cultural professionals, organizations and supporters will be celebrated at the 7th Annual Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Magnus Theatre. The 2017 awards show is sponsored by CBC Thunder Bay and Magnus Theatre.

Nominations are now open in a wide range of categories from music, film and heritage to cultural sponsor and lifetime achievement. In total, there are 16 nomination...

Failure to Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm Earns Ticket

December 1, 2016 - A River Street apartment building owner has been charged for failing to install a carbon monoxide alarm as required by the Ontario Fire Code. The ticket carries a fine of $360.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a structural fire at the River Street property on October 29. The laundry room fire was quickly brought under control. A fire investigation by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue revealed there was no carbon monoxide alarm in the service room of the apartment building.

"Carbon monoxide...

Santa Bus Food Drive: Stuff the Bus. Feed the Need.

December 1, 2016 - Transit Services and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 966 are teaming up to spread goodwill in our community with the 22nd Annual Santa Bus Food Drive in support of the Thunder Bay Food Bank.

From Monday, Dec. 5, until Sunday, Dec. 11, the community is invited to drop-off dry goods on any City bus.

"Each year we are blown away by the generosity of all those who help us to stuff the bus," said Ken Koza, Amalgamated Transit Union 966 President. "The donations we receive make a real...

Skating at Prince Arthur's Landing Opens for the Season

December 1, 2016 - The waterfront skating rink at Prince Arthur's Landing officially opens today, Thursday, December 1, 2016. With the rink opening, the City is encouraging residents to come down to the waterfront and enjoy the many activities and facilities available to the public.

"The rink offers fun for those both young and old alike, we're excited to have it open for all to enjoy over the winter months ahead," said Kathy Ball, Operations Coordinator at Marina Park. "There is so much to do here...

Tenant Pleads Guilty to Disabling Smoke Alarm

November 30, 2016 -A Simpson Street tenant pleaded guilty in Provincial Court last week to disabling a smoke alarm and was fined $1,000 plus court costs. 

The charge was a result of an investigation done by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue after a structural fire at a Simpson Street apartment building in June.  The tenant had removed the smoke alarm to paint and neglected to re-install it.

"Working smoke alarms give you the early warning that's needed to safely exit your home," said Deputy Fire...