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Heavy Rain Causes Surface Flooding Across City

Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2016 08:00 PM

June 26, 2016 - Heavy rainfall experienced in Thunder Bay on Saturday, June 25, caused flooding in a number of locations throughout the City.

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority reported up to 92mm of rain fell in the City on Saturday. A total of 227 calls were received through the dispatch centre and related largely to surface and basement flooding. City staff continues to respond to reports of concern.

Patrolling of ditches and roadways continued into the early morning hours.  Minor...

Outlook Boosted to Positive: 'AA-' Credit Rating Affirmed on Exceptional Liquidity & Low Debt Burden

Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 08:00 PM

June 23, 2016 - Thunder Bay's strong economy, low municipal debt burden, exceptional liquidity and improved municipal budgetary performance has led Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to reaffirm the City`s "˜AA-' credit rating, and boost the City's outlook from stable to positive.

"Despite what some suggest out there, the City of Thunder Bay continues to manage finances in a very responsible manner"Ž with respect for public dollars, as evidenced by the continual climb in our ratings and by another...

Public Art Plans Unveiled for Algoma Street

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 08:00 PM

June 22, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay unveiled plans for the beautification of curb extensions on Algoma Street between Bay Street and Cornwall Avenue. The curb extensions are being transformed into displays of Public Art with the addition of painted street furnishings and plans for the installation of two pedestrian-scale bronze sculptures.

"Elements of ordinary infrastructure have been transformed into works of functional public art," said Daniel Hansen, Chair - Public Art Committee. "The artworks...

Fire Rescue Presents School Fire Safety Award

Posted on Monday, June 20, 2016 08:00 PM

June 21, 2016 - Deputy Fire Chief Dave Paxton presented this year's School Fire Safety award to Sherbrooke Public School Principal Robin Tabor- John today. The award recognizes the school and respective principal that have shown leadership and commitment to promoting and practicing Fire Safety to a high degree.

"Thunder Bay Fire Rescue hopes these awards encourage continued support and implementation of fire safety practices in other schools," said Deputy Fire Chief Dave Paxton. "Principal Tabor-John...

Chief of Superior North Emergency Medical Service Appointed

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 08:00 PM

June 17, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce that after a thorough and rigorous search, Wayne Gates has been selected as the Chief of Superior North Emergency Medical Service (SNEMS), effective immediately. Gates has been acting in the position since October 2015.

"Wayne has done an outstanding job in the acting role and I am very pleased that he can now drop "acting" from his title and continue at the helm of SNEMS," said Mark Smith, General Manager - Emergency & Development...