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City Embarks on Plan to Meet Future Recreation Needs

February 1, 2016 - Residents are being encouraged to share their views in an online survey to help shape recreation in the city as part of the Fit Together - Recreation & Facilities Master Plan project. The Plan will guide municipal investment in recreational services, programs and facilities over the next 15 years.

The survey is available online until March 1, and will allow citizens and visitors with an opportunity to give feedback on their experiences and future interests in local recreation....

Proposed 2016 City Budget Released Today

February 1, 2016 - The proposed 2016 Municipal Budget documents prepared by City Administration were released today and form the starting point for City Council's detailed review.

If the proposed 2016 Budget were approved as presented, existing taxpayers would be asked to fund an increase in the net tax levy of $6.5 million or 3.83 per cent. Council has started a three-year budget planning process and has given direction for a three-year average, upper-limit increase of 3.2 per cent with options...

Fire Safety Hockey Cards at Friday's Thunderwolves Game

January 28, 2016 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, the Lakehead University Thunderwolves and Tbaytel have again partnered to release limited-edition collector cards of this year's varsity hockey team that highlight fire safety messaging.

"Home fire safety is one of our top priorities," said Fire Chief John Hay "This project allows us to get that message across to Thunder Bay's young hockey fans and promote fire prevention in a unique way."

The player cards will be available to fans in attendance at the...

GM Resigns: Community Services Department in Good Hands During Transition

January 27, 2016 - Michael Smith has given notice that he is resigning as General Manager of Community Services for the City of Thunder Bay.

"Mr. Smith has indicated he is accepting another position and is relocating to Southern Ontario," City Manager Norm Gale said today. "I have received and accepted his resignation. He expressed his thanks to Council and staff and wished the City of Thunder Bay continued success in the future."

Mr. Smith joined the City of Thunder Bay in 2011.

Gerry Broere will...

Corrosion Control Pilot Study Commences Jan. 28

January 26, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay will begin the next phase of the Corrosion Control Pilot Study in the Hodder Pressure Zone supplying parts of the Current River area on January 28.

The study, endorsed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, will measure the effectiveness of reducing lead levels at the tap, by adjusting the chemistry of the treated water via the addition of sodium hydroxide - a pH buffering agent.

"Small amounts...