City News

Portion of Walsh Street to close for hydro maintenance

A portion of Walsh Street will be closed to traffic starting Monday, July 15 due to maintenance being done by Hydro One on electrical towers.

In order to complete this work, Walsh Street will be fully closed to through traffic between James Street and Kingsway starting July 15, and is expected to be completed by July 19.

Drivers should use an alternate route during this time. Please follow posted signs to navigate the area. Driveway access will be available to residents on Walsh Street.

Community Clean-Up Trailer launched

The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Services and Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Clean-Up Trailer. Today City staff and members of the Committee, along with staff of Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Generator Strategy Advertising used the Trailer to rid an area along the Neebing Floodway of litter.

The new walk-in Trailer can be reserved by organizations or groups of residents wishing to clean up litter in...

Road Work Ahead: July 2024

The City of Thunder Bay is sharing details of construction projects expected to impact drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in the month of July.

The City is investing $42 million in 2024 to fund crucial infrastructure work including road rehabilitation, sidewalk replacement, sewer and watermain repairs and replacements, and bridge and culvert renewal.

While this work is essential to maintain our community’s infrastructure, it can result in road closures, detours, and delays for travelers. The City...

Drilling work begins in north core

Over the coming days, residents may notice noise caused by drilling work associated with the renewal of Thunder Bay’s north core.

To minimize disruption to the public and area businesses, the work will take place during working hours Monday to Friday over the next one to two weeks.

The drilling is necessary to install street light bases along redeveloped portions of Red River Road. The decorative street lights also feature pedestrian lighting to illuminate walkways, supporting the City’s plans to...

Join us for a Beary Good Time at the Teddy Bears Picnic July 9

The City of Thunder Bay invites everyone to Vickers Park on Tuesday, July 9 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for a day spent enjoying entertainment, delicious food and fun activities with friends, family, and your favourite stuffed animal at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic! This event is presented by Ontario Power Generation.

The Teddy Bears Picnic, a tradition in our community since the early 1980s, is fun for the young and young at heart! Watch the exciting stage show, check out the enchanted story time...