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Waste Collection Changes for Easter

Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2017 08:00 PM

April 5, 2017 - The upcoming Easter holiday will result in changes to waste collection city-wide.

Garbage and recycling collection moves one day earlier during the week of April 9, for all residents. There is no collection on Good Friday.

Residents are asked to check their waste collection calendar, or visit thunderbay.ca/recycling for more information.

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Contact: Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste and Recycling Services, 625-3851

City Employees Recognized as Leaders in Recreation Field

Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2017 08:00 PM

April 3, 2017 - Kimberly Baskin has been awarded the 2017 Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) Award of Excellence in the Emerging Leader category. She was presented the award at a ceremony in Huntsville on Thursday, March 30. Kim is the Program Supervisor - Children & Youth, with the City of Thunder Bay's Recreation & Culture Division. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements and accomplishments of a professional in the early stages of their career in the parks and recreation field....

Community Organizations Collaborate on Actions Against Racism

Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2017 08:00 PM

April 3, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee hosted its first Roundtable Against Racism today at Ka-Na-Chi-Hih.

The Roundtable Against Racism brought together about 40 community-based organizations that are united in action against racism and work to promote equity, diversity, and respect in the community.

The purpose of the Roundtable is to share information, research and best practices on related work, and to provide a forum for stakeholder engagement.

"Racism...

Hockey Players and Fire Rescue Talk Fire Safety with Students

Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2017 08:00 PM

March 31, 2017 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Tbaytel and the Lakehead University Thunderwolves Hockey Team have again joined forces to promote fire safety with the creation of fire safety hockey cards featuring this year's Thunderwolves team. Today at McKellar Park School members of the Thunderwolves Hockey Team joined Thunder Bay Fire Rescue in educating students on home fire safety.

"Lakehead Thunderwolves Hockey loves the opportunity to get out into our local schools and promote the important message...

Fire Rescue Issues Tickets to Hotel for Wedging Doors Open

Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 08:00 PM

March 29, 2017 - A Memorial Avenue hotel was issued two tickets from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue last week for having a closure in a fire separation wedged open. Each ticket carries a fine of $360.

The tickets relate to an inspection done by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue following a complaint made about fire doors being wedged open.

"Fire doors that remain closed stop smoke and fire from spreading into corridors and stairways," said Deputy Fire Chief Greg Hankkio. "Fire doors that are wedged open allow smoke...