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City Responds to Paramedic Strike Mandate Vote

The City of Thunder Bay is aware that Unifor Local 229 paramedics serving the Superior North EMS District have voted in favour of a strike mandate.

A strike mandate is a routine part of the bargaining process and does not place the union in a legal strike position.

“We have great respect for the essential work our paramedics do every day,” said Acting City Manager Kerri Marshall. “We remain fully engaged in ongoing discussions with union leadership to reach a resolution.“

“Our top priority remains...

Thunder Bay Supporting Emergency Evacuation Efforts from Sandy Lake First Nation

The City of Thunder Bay is supporting an emergency evacuation of Sandy Lake First Nation due to an active forest fire in the region. The Red Lake 12 fire is now within 6 km of the community and is producing heavy smoke and reducing visibility.

As of Saturday afternoon, an evacuation order was issued for all residents of Sandy Lake. Evacuees are being transported by Canadian Forces Hercules aircraft to Thunder Bay. The city is serving as a hybrid evacuation hub – providing evacuees with a place...

City seeks new award design for Arts & Heritage Awards

The City of Thunder Bay released a Call to Artists for a new award design for the 2025 Arts & Heritage Awards.

Local artists and artist teams are invited to submit proposals for a new award that will be presented to 2025 City of Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Award recipients this fall. These awards celebrate local individuals, groups, and businesses involved with arts and heritage. Award categories represent a wide spectrum of Thunder Bay's cultural sector including music, film, stage performance,...

Section of Alloy Drive Closed for Emergency Infrastructure Repairs

The City of Thunder Bay is informing the public that Alloy Drive will be closed between Balmoral Street and Cobalt Crescent today, Wednesday, June 4, to accommodate emergency infrastructure repairs. Work began at 8 am, and is expected to continue into the evening. During the closure Alloy Drive will be accessible from Central Avenue. Access to the Husky/Esso station will be maintained at Cobalt Crescent. Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes, use caution in the area, and follow all posted...

Celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

June 3, 2025 – The City of Thunder Bay is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood School Crossing Guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, from June 2 - 6, 2025.

“Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication and invaluable service provided by our local Crossing Guards” said Michelle Reimer, Field Supervisor – Crossing Guards. “We extend our gratitude to them for nurturing a culture of safety in our community, one...