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‘Let’s Build Thunder Bay’ banner unveiled at City Hall

Mayor Ken Boshcoff, along with members of the Mayor’s Task Force on Building More Homes, unveiled a banner today at City Hall that will launch the city’s “Let’s Build Thunder Bay’ campaign as part of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

The City of Thunder Bay was approved for up to $20.7 million dollars in federal funding from the HAF in February 2024 to support development of over 600 new housing units over the next three years, to reach a total of 1,691 new permitted homes by February 2027.

Splash pads set to open for summer season

The City of Thunder Bay will open its splash pads in three phases over the coming days, offering free family fun and relief from summer temperatures in neighbourhoods across the city.

• Splash pads at Northwood Playfield and County Park open June 14
• The waterfront splash pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing opens June 15
• Splash pads at North End Park and Franklin Park open June 21

 The Prince Arthur’s Landing splash pad will be available between 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All other splash pads are open from 11...

Call to Artists: North Core Street Scape Art Installations

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce a Call to Artists for three new public art opportunities that will be part of the North Core Street Scape Project.

Canadian artists and artist teams are invited to submit proposals for public art installations as part of the North Core Street Scape Project. This project aims to revitalize the city's north core by redesigning streets to create a flexible, dynamic, and human-centered space that meets the needs of a diverse community. Public art is...

Treasure Exchange Days Coming June 15 & 16

The City’s twice-yearly Treasure Exchange Days event will take place this coming weekend on June 15 and 16. Residents with used items in good condition that they wish to give away may leave them on the curb any time after 5 pm on Friday, June 14, labelled “free.” Residents can then tour their neighbourhoods over the weekend to find treasures.

Treasure Exchange Days helps divert waste from the landfill, and gives a second life to good-condition used items. The event is a great opportunity to...

Grants now available through Housing Accelerator Fund

The City of Thunder Bay was approved for up to $20.7 million dollars in federal funding from the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) in February 2024 to support development of over 600 new housing units over the next three years, to reach a total of 1,691 new permitted homes by February 2027.

The City’s HAF Action Plan outlines eight initiatives aimed at increasing housing development. Financial incentives through this funding will be allocated in the form of grants, helping to achieve a range of...