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Chamberlain Pumping Station Issue: Residents Asked to Limit Water Use Across City

7:19 am

May 12, 2016 - Customers in the north end of the City may experience low water pressure, discoloured water, or no water service today due to a failure at the Chamberlain Pumping Station that occurred at approximately 3 am this morning.

Staff have immediately responded to determine the cause and restore service.

All customers city-wide are asked to limit water use wherever possible as service is being restored.

Residents may call Infrastructure and Operations Dispatch for information at 625-2195.

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City Residents Asked to Restrict All Non-Essential Water Use

May 12, 2016 - Customers city-wide are asked to continue to restrict  all non-essential water use as efforts to restore water service at the Chamberlain Pumping Station are ongoing.

As repairs are completed, residents in Zone 2N, extending north of Oliver Road and west of Algoma Street, may experience low water pressure. During this time, customers may experience discoloured water. Should they observe any discolouration, customers are asked NOT to flush their lines until further notice.

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Kashechewan Residents Returning Home Today

May 12, 2016 - Residents of Kashechewan First Nation that were evacuated to Thunder Bay are returning to their home community today as planned. A total of eight flights will depart the city for the community near James Bay.

"Our host efforts have gone very smoothly without any significant issues," said Deputy Fire Chief Dave Paxton.  "We are pleased to have been able to welcome the residents of Kashechewan during their time of need and wish everyone a safe return."

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Section of Chamberlain Street Closed

7:43 am

May 12, 2016 - A section of Chamberlain Street, between Shuniah and Egan Streets, has been closed to all traffic as efforts to restore water service at the Chamberlain Pumping Station continue.

The duration of the closure is unknown at this time. Motorists are asked to avoid travelling in the area and obey all posted signage.

Questions may be directed to Infrastructure and Operations Dispatch at 625-2195.

More information will be distributed as it becomes available.

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Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week

May 12, 2016 - Curbside collection of leaf and yard waste was delayed due to the late arrival of spring. Collection will take place between Tuesday, May 17 and Friday, May 27 on residents' regular recycling day during that two-week-period.

Homeowners are reminded that residential leaf and yard waste for curbside pickup must be stored in Kraft paper bags only. Plastic bags are not accepted. Kraft bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores.

There is no bag limit on leaf and yard waste,...