City News

City Files Motions Against CN in Superior Court of Justice

February 24, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay filed legal materials in the Superior Court of Justice against CN in conjunction with the James Street Swing Bridge on Monday, Feb. 23.

The City's documents request that the Court interpret the 1906 Agreement between the City of Thunder Bay and CN; provide a declaration that the Agreement is valid and binding, and that the Agreement requires that CN maintain the James Street Bridge for the use of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in perpetuity.

The City...

Food Strategy Strengthens Connections to Local Food Procurement

February 18, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay along with partners of the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy and stakeholders from the local food sector will gather on Thursday, Feb. 19, to discuss the results and next steps of the Institutional Local Food Procurement project undertaken in the community over the last few years. The workshop concludes the research portion of the Province of Ontario/ City of Thunder Bay Greenbelt-funded initiative to increase the purchase and use of locally-sourced foods...

Council Rejects Final CN Offer - Seeking Validity of 1906 Agreement from Court

February 9, 2015 - City Council tonight rejected the most recent and final offer from CN regarding the James Street Swing Bridge and have directed the City Solicitor to now seek confirmation from the court of the validity of the 1906 agreement which requires CN to maintain the bridge in perpetuity.
 
The decision follows a thorough review by City Administration and Council of CN's offer of Jan. 23, 2015. CN proposed to permanently limit the bridge to alternating one-way traffic, a measure generally...

Extreme Cold Weather Has Paramedics Concerned

February 5, 2015 - In the last week, Superior North EMS paramedics have responded to at least five 911 calls for persons suffering from exposure to the cold weather, including one person with serious injuries to their extremities.

Deputy Chief Gates is reminding the public that when cold snaps persist, like what we are currently experiencing in Northwestern Ontario, it does not take long for hypothermia and frostbite to set in.

During extreme cold conditions, those most at risk are infants, young children,...

Jasper Place Recognized with National "˜Caring Community Award'

February 3, 2015 - Jasper Place was presented with the national Caring Community Award from Canada Cares this past November for their successful Support Services Program.

Canada Cares, a not-for-profit organization that builds multi-disciplinary, multi-sector partnerships focused on promoting and supporting family and professional caregivers and the important role they play in our society, chose Jasper Place as part of their coast-to-coast search for the most caring and supportive facilities and programs. ...