City News

Murray Raises Pittsburgh Penguins Flag at Sports Hall of Fame

July 18, 2016 - Local NHL goalie Matt Murray of the 2016 Stanley Cup-Winning Pittsburgh Penguins raised the team's flag outside the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame today.

At a special ceremony to recognize the achievements of local hockey hero Matt Murray, Mayor Hobbs presented an official City Scroll to Murray with his mother and family in attendance.

"This is such an honour to be here with Matt, as hockey is such a big part of Thunder Bay," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "So many young people...

City Proclaims International Sister Cities Day and Prepares to Welcome Japanese Delegation

July 15, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay and its Sister City Advisory Committee are proud to be the first international sister city to make a proclamation for International Sister Cities Day on July 15, 2016. 

Sister Cities International (SCI) is celebrating 60 years of global citizen and civic diplomatic action, and helping support a future where the world's cities and citizens can come together in common ground. SCI was founded as a Presidential initiative by American President Dwight D. Eisenhower...

Neebing River Trail Reopened to Pedestrian Traffic

July 15, 2016 - Construction on the covered pedestrian walkway is now complete and pedestrian traffic may resume on the multi-use trail running beneath the Neebing River Bridge on Highway 61, just north of Arthur Street.

Temporary lighting has also been installed on the trail, which connects Wolverine Crescent in Parkdale to Thornloe Drive in Northwood.

As construction continues on the Neebing River Bridge, trail users are advised to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling near...

Temporary Simpson Street Closure Begins Monday

July 15, 2016 - The intersection at Simpson Street and Robertson Street will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, July 18, as sewer and water service tie-ins are completed.

While the entire work area stretches between Ogden Street and Pacific Avenue, only the intersection will be under construction and completely closed to traffic. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks.

Drivers will be required to follow the posted detour but pedestrian access will not be affected. All businesses...

City Highlights Options Getting to Waterfront Events

July 13, 2016 - With the summer event season in full-swing, the City reminds residents of the various transportation and parking options available when attending events at the waterfront.

"Prince Arthur's Landing is an important gathering place for the community which will remain a dynamic tourist destination for years to come," said Kathy Ball, Operations Coordinator at Marina Park. "With tens of thousands of residents and visitors coming to the area for activities and events, we want to remind...