City News

Mayor Hobbs Declares June 7 Weed Out Hate Day

June 7, 2016 - Today has been proclaimed Weed Out Hate Day in Thunder Bay. Mayor Keith Hobbs along with children and staff from Little Lions Waldorf Daycare & Kindergarten and McKellar Park School planted sunflowers as a commitment to peace in Thunder Bay.

Together they pulled out weeds and planted sunflowers as a metaphor for weeding out hate, bias, prejudice and racism in our community. Seeds have been distributed to all city elementary schools, and have also been planted in special gardens...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Trowbridge Campground

June 2, 2016 - A boil water advisory will be in effect for Trowbridge Falls Campground when it opens for the season on Friday, June 3.

While the distribution system has been chlorinated and flushed, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) issued the boil water advisory as final water quality test results have not yet been received.

Campers will be notified upon entrance to the park, and each tap within the campground will display signage with information regarding the boil water advisory.

When...

City on the Hunt for Invasive Emerald Ash Borer

June 2, 2016 - Residents may notice new green prism traps hanging from City trees this summer.  These detection traps will be used to monitor for the presence of Emeral Ash Borer (EAB) in Thunder Bay. There are approximately 50 traps being hung in the canopy of ash trees  on City boulevards and in City parks.

The green prism traps will be in place and monitored until the beginning of September.

Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect that targets and kills all species of ash trees except...

Curbside Battery Recycling Program Returns Tuesday

June 2, 2016 - The City's Curbside Battery Recycling Program returns on June 7, giving residents an opportunity to conveniently and safely recycle spent household batteries.

"This program has proven to be a very popular and successful one," said Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste and Recycling Services. "Last spring, City workers collected 3.32 tonnes of batteries, which were shipped off and safely recycled. It's great to see residents embrace this program, and we're pleased to offer it again...

Mayor Hobbs Declares June 4 Mining Day

June 2, 2016 - Thunder Bay will celebrate its rich mining heritage on June 4, which has been declared Mining Day by Acting Mayor Joe Virdiramo.

Councilor Virdiramo made the declaration at a ceremony today at Mariner's Hall at Prince Arthur's Landing. He was joined by representatives from the City of Thunder Bay, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, and Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association.

Mining Day will include a series of special public events at Prince Arthur's Landing. There will...