City News

City Dedicates Harry Kirk Archives & Records Centre

May 9, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay today celebrated the dedication of the Harry Kirk Archives & Records Centre on Vickers St in recognition of the long-time civic administrator. 

Harry Kirk, was a long time employee (39 years) of the City of Thunder Bay serving as City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk for a total of 29 years. Mr. Kirk shaped the City of Thunder Bay as a municipality that values its past and is accountable to its citizens for the present and future. One of the highlights of...

Celebrating 25 Grants Distributed to New Businesses

May 6, 2016 - The Thunder Bay and District Entrepreneur Centre marks the two-year anniversary of the official launch of the Ontario government's Starter Company program, which provides training, mentoring, and a potential grant of up to $5,000 for those with a winning business plan. 25 grants have been awarded to young entrepreneurs, who have used the money to purchase inventory, secure a store space, advertise, and help with other start-up costs.

To date, nearly 100 youth have taken advantage of...

Water Street Improvements Begin Monday

May 6, 2016 - Construction work on Water Street is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 9, from Villa Street south to Cumberland, and is expected to last up to four days.

Improvements include milling and paving as well as manhole, valve and catch basin leveling. The work is expected to be complete within approximately eight days and will result in spot lane closures. The road will be reopened at night throughout the duration of the construction.

These improvements will restore the driving surface of this...

Owner Ticketed For Smoke and CO Alarm Violations

May 5, 2016 - The owner of a Blucher Avenue rental property has been ticketed for failing to maintain a smoke alarm and also for failing to install a carbon monoxide alarm where required. Each ticket carries a fine of $360.

On May 2, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue was investigating a complaint that had been made against the property. The investigation revealed that a smoke alarm in the home was not working and the home didn't have the required carbon monoxide alarm.

"Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has a zero tolerance...

City Kicks Off National Youth Week and Youth Arts Week

May 3, 2016 -Mayor Keith Hobbs, along with local youth from Sir Winston Churchill school, officially proclaimed May 1-7 as Youth Week and raised the official flag today at City Hall to kick-off the celebrations.

National Youth Week celebrates the positive contributions that youth make to their communities, their achievements, and their volunteerism.

"Young people are the future of our community, so we continue to support and help them set and pursue their goals," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.  "It...