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Culture Days Celebrate Creativity in Thunder Bay

September 27, 2016 - The seventh annual national Culture Days event runs in Thunder Bay this Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday Oct. 2 giving citizens an opportunity to experience live music, art, film, dance, heritage and more.

"Local businesses, artists, community groups and cultural institutions invite everyone in the community to participate in over 40 free and engaging activities across our community," said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. "We encourage everyone to come...

Section of John Street To Be Closed Next Week

September 21, 2016 - A section of John Street, from Valley to Mercier Street, will be closed for watermain work from Monday, Sept. 26 to Friday, Sept. 30.

This portion of John Street will be limited to local traffic only as the work proceeds. Detours will be posted for the duration of the work.

Drivers travelling in the area are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage.

For more information on roadwork throughout the city, visit: thunderbay.ca/roadwork

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Storm Sewer Work to Begin at Balmoral and Central Avenue

September 21, 2016 - Storm sewer reconstruction at the corner of Balmoral Avenue and Central Avenue will begin on Monday, Sept. 26 and is expected to take approximately five days to complete.

The west portion of the intersection will be closed to traffic, and a detour will be posted directing motorists along Amber Drive.

Drivers travelling in the area are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage.

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $19.1 million on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential...

Let's Talk Budget - Citizens Invited to Pre-Budget Consultation

September 20, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay will host a Pre-Budget Consultation on Sept. 27, where the public is invited to learn more and discuss what is important to them.  

"City Council has introduced a new way of engaging citizens in the budget process - one that is open, transparent and accessible," said Councillor Frank Pullia, a Councillor at Large for the City of Thunder Bay and Chair of Committee of the Whole - Administrative Services (including Budget deliberations). "This...

Conquering Fears to Help Kids in Annual Fundraiser

September 13, 2016 - Conquer the Tower is the new name of the local fundraising event that will see business and community representatives taking a plunge from the towers at the Canada Games Complex on Thursday, Nov. 10. 

Proceeds will support P.R.O. Kids and the Thunder Bay Diving Club.

Businesses can nominate a volunteer who will agree to jump from one of the platforms, based on funds raised by co-workers:

• $300 raised will see participants jump from the 3 metre board 
• $500 raised will see...