City News

Statement on Charges and Update on Council

July 21, 2017 - In the matter of Criminal Code charges laid against Mayor Keith Hobbs, the City of Thunder Bay will not be making a public comment as the matter is before the courts, other than to assure the public the charges are unrelated to municipal business or issues.
The Mayor has advised he will be absent from his public duties, in accordance with City policy, as he deals with this personal matter.

City Council received legal advice on this matter at a closed session meeting last night.

The Acting...

James and Churchill Intersection to Close for Sewer Construction

July 20, 2017 - The intersection at James Street and Churchill Drive will be closed to all traffic starting on Monday, July 24, for storm sewer construction and watermain replacement.

The work is expected to take up to two weeks to complete. There will be no disruption to water customers.

The current traffic detour will be extended to Redwood Avenue, Edward Street and Victoria Avenue as the through corridor for north-south movements. Local access to the residential areas west of James Street will be...

Muskeg Express Train Ride Not In Service

July 20, 2017 - To ensure its safe operation, the Muskeg Express Train Ride at Centennial Park is not in service yet for the season.

Administration is having the ride assessed to identify any upgrades or measures required to ensure it is safe to operate.

There is no scheduled start date at this time. Further updates will be provided when information is available.

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Contact: Cory Halvorsen, Manager - Parks & Open Spaces, 625-2355

Noront Resources Considers Thunder Bay for Ferrochrome Processing Facility

July 20, 2017 - Noront Resources LTD. delivered a presentation on their plans to construct a ferrochrome processing facility (FPF) in Northern Ontario. Alan Coutts, Noront CEO and President, and Stephen Flewelling, Chief Development Officer, spoke to a group of community leaders and representatives from regional mining service and supply companies, Aboriginal and Indigenous groups, and all levels of government. The event was organized by the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)...

Folk Trio The Once to Perform at July 19 Live on the Waterfront

July 14, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is thrilled to announce that The Once will be featured at Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on July 19. 

"We are excited to be showcasing a phenomenal folk trio from Newfoundland while also showcasing the fantastic talent we have right here in Thunder Bay," said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. 

The Once have quickly earned their place amongst Newfoundland's finest musical talent with multiple awards...