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Ontario Culture Days Begin Sept. 20 in Thunder Bay

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 04:47 PM

The City invites everyone to participate in this year’s Ontario Culture Days, a festival that celebrates our community’s arts, culture, and creativity. The festival, running from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, will kick off with a community event, Arts & Culture Under the Lights, at Marina Park from 6 to 9 pm. This event will be an evening of celebrating our shared cultural richness, featuring musical performances, dance, artisans, displays, and other activities that bring our community together. 

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Night at Port Arthur Stadium

Stanley Cup returns to Thunder Bay

Posted on Friday, September 06, 2024 10:28 AM

The Stanley Cup will return to Thunder Bay this year, with 2023-2024 Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Kompon, Assistant Coach of the Florida Panthers, taking part in a community event with Lord Stanley’s Cup.

The public will have the chance to view and have their photo taken with the Stanley Cup on Wednesday, September 11 from 3 – 5 pm at Port Arthur Stadium. This event, hosted by the City of Thunder Bay is open to all, and free to attend. Doors will open at 2:30 pm for the event. In case of inclement...

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Thunder Bay’s 11th Annual Rockin’ Recovery Day

Posted on Friday, September 06, 2024 10:14 AM

Join us for the 11th Annual Rockin’ Recovery Day, a celebration of resilience and recovery from addiction. The event will be held Saturday, September 7th from 11:30 AM-3:00PM at the CLE Coliseum Building.

September marks International Recovery Month, a time when communities worldwide acknowledge the hope and reality of recovery, highlighting the many pathways to wellness.

Recovery Day is organized locally by a coalition of community organizations and led by the Drug Awareness Committee, Thunder...

Seasonal closures for pools, beaches, and splash pads

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 12:45 PM

With fall quickly approaching, the City will begin adjusting hours for indoor pools and closing outdoor pools, beaches, and splash pads, starting with Sandy Beach at Chippewa Park, and the Main Beach at Boulevard Lake, closing this weekend on Aug 31, followed by Art Widnall and Heath pools on Sept. 1. 

Splash pads close for the season at Franklin Street Park and North End Park on Monday, Sept. 2, followed by the splash pads at County Park and Northwood Playfield on Sunday, Sept. 15. The Marina...

Lamp, sofa and other items at the curbside

Treasure Exchange Days coming September 7 & 8

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 04:29 PM

The City’s twice-yearly Treasure Exchange Days event will take place on Sept. 7 & 8. 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, Sept. 6, 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 exchange reusable household...