City News

Sister Cities Duluth and Thunder Bay Present Youth Art Exhibition

August 4, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to welcome the 'Duluth Youth Art Exhibition' to theBaggage Building Art Centre at Prince Arthur's Landing Aug. 5-31.

"Sister Cities Thunder Bay and Duluth are delighted to present the 'Duluth Youth Art Exhibition'," said William Hryb, Sister Cities Committee Thunder Bay/Duluth Liaison. "Through the medium of youth art, our mutual relationship is enriched by the strong ties that already exist between our wonderful Lake Superior cities."
The exhibition...

First Installment of 2016 Final Tax Bill Due

July 29, 2016 - The first installment of the 2016 final tax bill is due on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

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:       Chantal Harris, Manager - Billing & Collections (Acting), 807-625-3856

Traffic Signal Work at James Street & Redwood Avenue to Begin

July 29, 2016 - The traffic signals at the intersection of James Street and Redwood Avenue will be rebuilt over the next five weeks, with work commencing on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

The existing traffic signals will be replaced with temporary all-way stop signs during the construction period. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one through lane in each direction until the new signals are operational.

During the initial construction, there will be three non-consecutive periods during which one of the approach...

City Hall Sounds Returns for a Fourth Season

July 28, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay's Crime Prevention Council announced the fourth 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 Mayor Keith Hobbs. "I invite everyone to come out and enjoy these community...

Sister Cities Delegation to Visit Little Canada

July 28, 2016 - A four person delegation from Thunder Bay will be returning to Little Canada, Minnesota this weekend for the Annual Canadian Days celebration.

A Sister City of Thunder Bay since 1977, Little Canada is located north of Minneapolis and has a population of 10,000. The celebration features a Mayor's reception, Canadian themed music, food vendors, sporting events, fireworks and a Canadian Days Parade.

"I am looking forward to taking part in the many festivities happening during the Canadian...