City News

New GM of Corporate Services & Long Term Care Selected

December 14, 2016 - Following an extensive search and hiring process, City Manager Norm Gale is pleased to announce Linda Evans as the new General Manager of the City's Corporate Services & Long Term Care Department and City Treasurer.

Ms. Evans is a Chartered Professional Accountant with 23 years of managerial experience in the Provincial government. She was the Manager of Finance and Administrative Services with the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Postsecondary...

2016 Santa Bus Food Drive an Overwhelming Success

December 13, 2016 - Thanks to the generosity of Thunder Bay citizens, the Annual Santa Bus campaign has had yet another successful year, bringing in more than 11,000 pounds of non-perishable food items and almost $2,000 in cash donations for the Thunder Bay Food Bank. This total surpasses last year's campaign by nearly 4,000 pounds of goods.

The 22 Annual Santa Bus campaign was organized by the Transit Services Division and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 966.

Throughout the 2016 campaign, all...

Be Aware of the Dangers of Thin Ice and Cold Water

December 8, 2016 - With cold weather now upon us, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is encouraging parents, guardians and teachers to speak with their children about the dangers of walking on ice and exposure to ice cold water.

Ice conditions should be considered dangerous at all times, but they are especially dangerous early in the winter season as thick ice has not yet formed. Slippery shorelines and river banks should also be avoided.

"Public safety is our first priority and we want residents to stay away...

Heroes Saving Lives Calendar Now Available

December 8, 2016 - The City's Animal Services Division in partnership with Superior North EMS and Superior Street Cars, have produced a fundraising calendar featuring EMS professionals with rescue animals.

All proceeds from the sale of the calendars go directly towards spaying and neutering thousands of animals in Thunder Bay. 

"The calendars serve a dual purpose, not only are they a fundraiser, but they also raise awareness of the life-saving work done by EMS professionals every day," said...

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...