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Thunder Bay Residents are Reminded to Obtain a Fire Burning Permit
Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 02:32 PM
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents that all outdoor burning permits inclusive of Open (brush) and Recreational (fire pit) in the City of Thunder Bay must be approved as per the Ontario Fire Code.
Unapproved burning due to not having a permit or breaking the terms and conditions of the fire permit will result in a Cease to Burn Order and a minimum fine of $583.05 as per the user fee bylaw.
Conditions to burn are as follows:
- Open Fire Burning Permits (brush piles) are valid from January 1 to...
Pacific Avenue Overpass to Close for Construction Season
Posted on Monday, June 22, 2026 02:47 PM
The Pacific Avenue Overpass will be closed for the duration of the 2026 construction season starting on Monday, June 29 to allow for major rehabilitation work on this important transportation corridor.
During the closure, motorists will be detoured via the Main Street Bridge and Island Drive. Pedestrians can use the East End pedestrian underpass, located near the intersection of Simpson and Rowand streets.
Regular security patrols of the pedestrian underpass will be in place for the duration of...
Section of Oliver Road to Close for Storm Sewer Work
Posted on Monday, June 22, 2026 11:04 AM
Oliver Road will be closed to through traffic between Dalton Avenue and Enniskillen Avenue beginning on Monday, June 22, to allow for storm sewer replacement work.
During the closure, detour signage will be in place, with traffic routed around the construction zone via Balmoral Street, John Street, and Ray Boulevard. The work is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete.
Sidewalks between Dalton Avenue and Enniskillen Avenue will be closed during construction. The Oliver Road Community...
City Launches Transit Service Optimization Review and Public Survey
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2026 09:10 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to help shape the future of public transit through a new Transit Service Optimization Review. As part of this initiative, the City has launched a public survey to gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve transit services across the community.
The review will assess Thunder Bay's current transit network and services, with a focus on improving reliability, accessibility, efficiency, and the overall rider experience. Conducted in...
2026 Live on the Waterfront Lineup Released
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:45 PM
The City of Thunder Bay has announced an impressive lineup of for this summer’s outdoor concert series, Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation.
Beginning Wednesday, July 15 at the Festival Area in Marina Park, this highly anticipated, free-to-attend eight-show series will include an array of artists spanning a wide variety of genres. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy evenings full of live music each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Award-winning artists...
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