City News

Harbour Expressway Between Memorial Avenue & Fort William Road to Close for Railway Repair

Beginning Monday, Sept. 11, Harbour Expressway between Memorial Avenue and Fort William Road will be closed to through traffic.

The closure is necessary to allow for repair work at the CN Railway crossing, which is expected to take five days.

Businesses in the area will remain open during the closure. Eastbound local traffic will be permitted on the Harbour Expressway, allowing access up to 16th Avenue.

Motorists are asked to obey any posted signage and drive with caution in the area.

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Closing Dates Set for Splash Pads

With fall quickly approaching, the City will soon start closing local splash pads for the season.

The splash pads at Franklin Street Park and North End Park will close Monday, Sept. 4 (Labour Day) at 8 pm. The splash pads at County Park, Northwood Playfield and Prince Arthur’s Landing will remain open until mid-month, closing for the season on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 8 pm.

City staff will perform maintenance on these amenities in the off-season to prepare them for next year.          

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New City Treasurer Selected for City of Thunder Bay

Following an extensive search and hiring process, Keri Greaves has been selected as the new City Treasurer, effective September 5, Karen Lewis, General Manager of the Corporate Services Department, announced today.

For the past 12 years, Mr. Greaves has served as the Manager of Finance at The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB). A lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, Greaves is a graduate of the Lakehead University Honours Bachelor of Commerce program, and a...