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City Council Appoints Norm Gale as City Manager

Posted on Monday, January 11, 2016 07:00 PM

January 11, 2016 - City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Norm Gale as City Manager for the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, effective immediately.

"We are pleased to appoint Norm Gale to this important role," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.  "A proven leader and exemplary relationship builder, Norm Gale is exactly the right person to provide strategic leadership and overall administration for the City. We are thrilled that our new City Manager developed and honed his leadership...

Changes to Pedestrian Crossover Laws

Posted on Monday, January 04, 2016 07:00 PM

January 5, 2016 - Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act affecting pedestrian crossovers came into effect on January 1 as part of Bill 31 - Making Ontario's Roads Safer.

Under the new regulations, drivers, including cyclists, must remain stopped at a pedestrian crossover or school crossing until the person crossing the street or the school crossing guard is completely off the roadway.

"This will enhance the safety of our schoolchildren and crossing guards," said Michelle Riemer, Field Supervisor of...

Holiday Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 07:00 PM

December 22, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay will once again recycle natural Christmas trees this holiday season from December 26 to January 10.

Trees will be ground into wood chips and added to the compost pile at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens.

"Natural Christmas trees are recyclable and can add value to our community," said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City's Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section....

Christmas Gift Wrap Not Recyclable

Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2015 07:00 PM

December 18, 2015 - Thunder Bay residents are reminded that the brightly coloured or foil wrapping paper often used during the Christmas season cannot be recycled because of its high ink content.

"Recool will not collect blue bags that contain wrapping paper left at the curb, nor will they collect wrapping paper brought to recycling depots," said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City's Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section. "Wrapping paper must be put out with your regular garbage."

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City Treasurer/CFO Announces February Retirement

Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2015 07:00 PM

December 18, 2015 - After 15 years as the City Treasurer and General Manager with the City of Thunder Bay, Carol Pollard announced today she is retiring at the end of February 2016.

Ms. Pollard began her nearly 38-year-career in municipal government financial administration as Chief Accountant for the Town of Fort Frances in June 1978. She became Town Treasurer/CFO in 1981 and remained in that position until she joined the City of Thunder Bay in September 2000 as General Manager - Finance and City...