City News

Balmoral Street and Hewitson Street Intersection to Close Friday

August 25, 2016 - The intersection at Balmoral Street and Hewitson Street will be closed on Friday, August 26 to allow for the construction of a new storm sewer. 
 
The closure affects the east side of Balmoral Street (side on which the Keg is located). The intersections on Balmoral Street at Sibley Drive and William Street have both reopened.

Businesses located along Hewitson Street will remain open and can be accessed via Carrick Street.
The closure is expected to last until Wednesday,...

Culvert Work to Divert Traffic on Mapleward Road

August 25, 2016 - Culvert replacement work will require the closure of a small section of Mapleward Road between Laval Street and Highway 11/17 beginning on Monday, Aug 29.
 
While local traffic will have access to the area, other through traffic will not be permitted. Drivers intending to access Mapleward Road to the south of Laval Street will be required to do so from Arthur Street. Similarly, the section of Mapleward Road to the north of the culvert location will be accessible from Highway...

Watch for Bikes! Program Launches in Thunder Bay

August 25, 2016 - The Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) "Watch for Bikes!" program is being launched in Thunder Bay with the help of a new partnership between the City of Thunder Bay, Little Lions Waldorf Daycare, and CAA North and East Ontario.

"Advocating for safer roads for all road users continues to be a major priority for us," says Robert Keeper, Thunder Bay resident and Chair of the Board of Directors for CAA North & East Ontario. "The "Watch for Bikes" initiative is our way of...

Thunder Bay Priorities Top of Mind at Windsor AMO Conference

August 24, 2016 - A delegation including Mayor Keith Hobbs, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Chair Councillor Joe Virdiramo and City Manager Norm Gale brought Thunder Bay's key issues to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference (AMO) in Windsor last week. The group brought 13 priorities to the ears of Ministers during one-on-one meetings to lobby for action and/or funding for Thunder Bay. 

"We walked away feeling this AMO conference was productive," said Councillor...

Calendar of Special Events Celebrate 25 Years at 55 Plus Centre

August 19, 2016 - The Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with 25 days of events, special displays, and recognition luncheons kicking off on Aug. 30.

The Centres mission is to provide quality recreational, educational and social opportunities in a welcoming environment for those over the age of 55.

The calendar of events (attached) includes things like Tai Chi demos, a book sale, Seniors Social, sing-along, line-dancing and much more. These events all lead up to a Gala Dinner...