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City advances Temporary Shelter Village with new site recommendation
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 12:07 PM
Following extensive analysis, engagement, and a commitment to community safety and wellbeing, the City has identified 1111 Fort William Road, a parcel of land owned by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA), as the recommended site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative. This recommendation comes after careful consideration of over 50 alternative locations across the city.
The proposed site is the result of Council direction in late 2024 to revisit options after a previous...
Temporary Trail Closure Near Boulevard Lake
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 04:16 PM
March 31, 2025 – Infrastructure Ontario and the City of Thunder Bay’s Parks & Open Spaces Section would like to inform residents that part of the gravel LPH trail on the west side of Boulevard Lake will be temporarily closed from April 2 - 4, 2025, for forest restoration work. Trail users are asked to respect posted signs and barriers around the closed section to ensure everyone's safety. The paved trail between Lyon Blvd. West and Toledo Street will remain open and available to residents during...
City Clarifies James Whalen Salvage Option
Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 04:40 PM
Following discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 24, 2025 surrounding the future of the James Whalen tug, the City would like to clarify that local company, Harbour Metals, has not made an offer to scrap or salvage the tug.
The misunderstanding arose from a suggestion made by a member of the public to a Member of Council, naming Harbour Metals as willing to perform the salvage work at no charge. Administration was unaware of this suggestion until it was brought forward at a...
Thunder Bay Transit launches Lift Pass
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 11:52 AM
Today, Thunder Bay Transit officially launched its new electronic fare card, Lift Pass, a new and convenient way of paying for bus fare. Lift Pass allows passengers to load Transit fare products onto a reloadable smart card who can tap their card to ride Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ Specialized Transit.
Lift Pass cards can be reloaded online as well as in-person at select locations across the city.
Lift Pass cards are available at the Transit Office, 570 Fort William Road, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30...
Reduced Load Restrictions Take Effect in Thunder Bay
Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2025 02:52 PM
As part of the City of Thunder Bay’s efforts to protect roadways during the spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur, reduced heavy load restrictions will be in effect within city limits starting at 8 am on Monday, March 24, 2025.
This date is weather-dependent and may be subject to change. The restrictions apply to all streets within the City of Thunder Bay, except for designated exempt routes.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping to prevent excessive damage to our roads. To...
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