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Animal Services Launches Spay it Forward Campaign

November 25, 2015 – Animal Services has partnered with Superior Street Cats to launch the new Spay it Forward Campaign that invites citizens to donate toward the spay/neuter of a feral cat.

"Spaying or neutering a feral cat is a humane and effective method of managing feral cat colonies,” said Jody Kondrat, Supervisor, Animal Services. “The primary goal is to reduce both the number of free roaming cats in the community and the number of cats impounded and euthanized each year.”

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Thunder Bay Fire Rescue & Union Gas Launch SAFE Program

November 24, 2015 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Union Gas and the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council have teamed up through Project Zero to launch Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone). The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program assists homeowners who have financial or physical barriers...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue & Union Gas Launch SAFE Program

November 24, 2015 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Union Gas and the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council have teamed up through Project Zero to launch Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone). The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program assists homeowners who have financial or physical barriers...

Opening Weekend of Skating at Prince Arthur's Landing

November 23, 2015 - The waterfront skating rink at Prince Arthur's Landing officially opens tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 24. With the rink opening, the City is encouraging residents to come down to the waterfront and enjoy the many activities and facilities available to the public.

"The rink offers fun for those both young and old alike, we're excited to have it opening for all to enjoy over the winter months ahead," said Kathy Ball, Operations Coordinator at Marina Park. "There is so much to do down...

City Meets to Begin Planning for Potential Welcome of Refugees

November 20, 2015 – The Municipal Emergency Control Group met today to begin planning should the City formally be requested to assist in the resettlement of Syrian refugees. The meeting was called following a resolution of Council made Monday night to potentially welcome approximately 20 families, or up to 100 United Nations’ screened refugees.

“Thunder Bay is no stranger to hosting refugees in this community,” said Mayor Keith Hobbs. “We have a successful, hospitable track-record going back many...