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Final Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection coming

Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 08:52 PM

The second and final Spring Leaf & Yard waste curbside collection will take place between June 10 and June 20, on residents’ regular recycling day.


“Having two collections in the spring and two again in the fall allows the City to increase the amount of leaf and yard waste collected and diverted from the landfill,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “Last fall, with the two collections, we saw a significant increase in the tonnage collected. That told the City that...

City Breaks Ground on the Reimagine Victoriaville Project

Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 02:40 PM

Today, the City of Thunder Bay officially takes a major step in the transformation of downtown Fort William with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Reimagine Victoriaville project. This significant initiative marks the beginning of the removal of the Victoriaville Centre and the revitalization of Victoria and Syndicate Avenues into a modern, accessible, and vibrant public space.

The project, approved by City Council in 2023, aims to reopen Victoria Avenue to vehicular traffic, introduce bike...









Section of Cumberland Street Closed for Roundabout Construction and Infrastructure Upgrades

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 03:55 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is advising the public that Cumberland Street, from McVicar Street to Howe Street, is fully closed starting today for major infrastructure work, including the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Cumberland Street and Water Street.

The closure will remain in effect until the fall to allow for the installation of new sewer and water infrastructure, along with full road and sidewalk reconstruction throughout the area. While Water Street remains open at...



Public Works Week Comes to a Close After Successful Community Events

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 03:31 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce that more than 1,100 people attended this year’s Public Works Open House at Mountdale Yard, marking a tremendous turnout and celebrating a successful conclusion to National Public Works Week 2025.

Residents of all ages came out to enjoy the family-friendly event, which featured interactive displays, City vehicles, games, and more. The Open House offered a fun and educational opportunity for the community to engage with the essential services that...

Construction Project Begins Near Cornwall Avenue

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 10:16 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is advising the public that Cornwall Avenue, between Banning Street and Crown Street, will be limited to local traffic only as infrastructure work is carried out in the adjacent back lane.

The work is expected to take approximately six weeks and includes:

  • Installation of new catch basin leads
  • Watermain looping and tie-in to the existing main on Cornwall Avenue
  • Construction of new retaining walls

All construction activity will take place in the back lane, which will be fully...