City News

Road Work Ahead 2015

Sept. 10, 2015 - A busy road work season continues in Thunder Bay. Current projects include road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge work and streetlight renewal.

The City of Thunder Bay is investing $40 million on these improvements and related infrastructure, including $380,000 in the Enhanced Infrastructure Renewal Program Capital Budget in 2015. Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers. Drivers should reduce...

Thunder Bay Hosts Largest-Ever Live Fire Exercise

September 10, 2015 - FireCon, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and Draeger Canada are hosting the largest-ever attempted "live fire" exercise Sept. 11-12, at the Fire Training Centre complex in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of FireCon taking place in the City Sept. 10-13, at the Victoria Inn.

Up to 120 firefighters from across Ontario, Manitoba and the northern US are participating in the exercise that requires 21 TBFR instructors and assistance from 20 representatives from private industry partner...

Vote for Prince Arthur's Landing as a Great Place in Canada

September 10, 2015 - Prince Arthur's Landing at Marina Park is competing for the national title of Great Public Space for 2015.

Great Places in Canada was created to celebrate and share those places which make one's community unique and to recognize the vital work of our country's professional planners.   Each nominated place is showcased on the 2015 Nominations page until November, 2015 when winners are announced.

The honour of "Great Place" is awarded by a jury of Professional Planners...

Treasure Exchange Days Return September 12 and 13

September 9, 2015 - The City is encouraging residents to take part in the third installment of the popular Treasure Exchange Days on September 12 and 13 for a chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures while reducing waste.

Anyone with gently-used items that they wish to give away can leave them out on the curb any time after 5 pm on Friday, Sept. 11. Items must be clearly labeled FREE. Over the weekend, residents can tour their neighbourhoods to see what treasures they can find.

"Treasure Exchange...

Section of Simpson Street Closing for Sewer and Water Work

September 4, 2015 - The section of Simpson Street that runs from the May/Arthur Street intersection to Victoria Avenue will close to all through traffic next week to allow for the installation of new storm sewers.

The closure is scheduled to begin the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 9, and is expected to last three weeks.

The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors, such as weather, can affect project timelines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and those travelling...