City News

SAFE Program Gets Big Donation from Union Gas

November 4, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a $5000 donation of combination smoke/CO alarms today from Union Gas for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone).

The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program assists homeowners who have financial or physical barriers to ensuring their homes...

Waste & Recycling Collection Moves One Day Earlier Next Week

November 3 - In all waste collection Areas and Zones, curbside garbage collection will occur one day early during the week of Nov. 6, due to Remembrance Day.

This change will also affect recycling and leaf and yard waste collection in AREA 1 - ZONE 1, AREA 2 - ZONE 1, AREA 3 - ZONE 1 and AREA 4 - ZONE 1.

There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Remembrance Day, Friday, Nov. 11.

Residents are advised to check their Waste & Recycling Calendars for more information on waste and recycling...

City Powers Up Thunder Bay's First Pedestrian Crossover

November 2, 2016 - The City activated Thunder Bay's first pedestrian crossover today at the south-west corner of Algoma Street and Cornwall Avenue.

On January 1, 2016, changes to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act came into effect that officially allows municipalities to install new types of pedestrian crossovers.

A pedestrian crossover is a place where people can safely cross the road - between intersections - where motorists and cyclists are legally required to stop and wait for them to cross. These...

Road Work at Edward Street and Redwood Avenue Intersection

November 1, 2016 -The intersection of Edward Street and Redwood Avenue will be closed to North-South through traffic beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 2, for storm sewer construction. A detour route will be posted.

The South to West and East to South intersection ramps will remain open. Access will be maintained to the Northwood Mall area.

The road closure will remain in effect for approximately one and a half weeks.

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Contact:          Rick Harms, Project...

Video Highlights Thunder Bay Fire Rescue as Leader

November 2, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue was recently featured at the International Association for Fire Chiefs Annual Conference & Expo in San Antonio Texas.

WebsEdge, a global TV production company, partnered with the International Association for Fire Chiefs to produce a series of pre-recorded films that highlight the work of leading fire departments in North America.

"The films document ground breaking initiatives, the use of state-of-the-art technology and best practices in improving fire...