City News

City Hall Sounds Returns for a Fifth Season

August 3, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's Crime Prevention Council announced the fifth annual edition of City Hall Sounds today, which will bring live entertainment, local food trucks, and community partner information booths to the South Core neighbourhood.  

"City Hall Sounds is about celebrating Thunder Bay and its people. It's about building our sense of community and making our city safer and more inclusive," said Jeff Upton, Chair of the Crime Prevention Council. "I invite everyone to...

Section of Arthur Street to Close During Repairs

August 1, 2017 - The westbound lane of Arthur Street, between Waterloo Street and Edward Street, will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 4, to through traffic while asphalt repairs are completed. Detour signs will be marked and lanes will be reopened after working hours.

Eastbound traffic on Arthur Street will remain unaffected. Local access will be available from side streets and the eastbound direction.

Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling...

2017 Final Property Tax Bill Due August 3

July 28, 2017 - The first installment of the 2017 final property tax bill is due on Thursday, August 3. The second installment will be due on Wednesday, October 4.

Taxpayers who have not received their bill are advised to contact the Corporate Services & Long Term Care Department, Revenue Division located on the main floor of City Hall, or call 625-2255 to request a copy.

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Contact: Kathleen Cannon, Manager - Billing and Collection Services, 625-3174.    

 

 

City Announces Movie Nights on the Waterfront Lineup

July 25, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the movie lineup for Movie Nights on the Waterfront. The Family Series starts Friday August 18, at Marina Park and runs Fridays and Saturdays until September 1. There also are three special screenings in the fall with the ThunderCon Movie Night Friday September 22, the Culture Days Screening Friday September 29th, and the Halloween Movie Night Friday October 27th.  

The lineup includes:

Friday August 18 - Finding Dory
Saturday August...

City Welcomes New Indigenous Health Care Initiative

July 25, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay welcomes the commitment from the Federal Minister of Health Jane Philpott, Ontario Minster of Health and Long-Term Care Eric Hoskins and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe Aski Nation on an agreement to address urgent health needs in First Nations communities.

The Charter of Relationship Principles Governing Health System Transformation in NAN Territory was announced Monday afternoon in Ottawa.

"This is a positive step that will lead to a more comprehensive...