Canada Post Potential Service Disruption

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 06:10 PM

Canada Post Strike – Payment and Invoice Processing Updates

Canada Post remains in a potential strike position, which has the possibility of impacting our ability to process mail and payments in a timely manner. In light of this, we want to ensure that our suppliers and vendors can continue to submit their invoices and receive payments without unnecessary delays.



Here are the key actions we recommend in the event of a strike:



Invoice Submission: Suppliers should send invoices via email to 

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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...

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Free compost is now available to City residents

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 09:25 AM

Free compost is now available at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility, for all City residents - while quantities last, weather permitting.

Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm, and Saturdays from 8:30 am - 4 pm.

“Just in time for the long weekend, free compost is now available for Thunder Bay residents,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “The...

Notice of Committee Hearing - May 29, 2025

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:50 AM

Notice of Committee Hearing

The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment hearing on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

How to Participate

Submit written comments, by emailing Arden.Irish@thunderbay.ca no later than Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Please quote the file number in your submission.

Participate online using Microsoft Teams. Online participants must register by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Please email Arden.Irish@thunderbay.ca to register.

Attend in person,...

INSPIRE Event to empower next generation of female athletes

Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 09:08 AM

Girls from schools across Thunder Bay will gather at Lakehead University’s C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and Hangar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, for the third annual INSPIRE – Sport & Health for Life event presented by Tbaytel. 

Studies show that one in three girls drop out of sport by the age of 16 compared to one in ten boys.  Additionally, many girls did not return to sport after the pandemic. INSPIRE aims to help reverse these trends. 

INSPIRE is an event that connects girls in grade 8 with local sport...