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Notice of Committee Hearing - January 29, 2026

Posted on Friday, January 16, 2026 11:40 AM

Notice of Committee Hearing

The Public is invited to participate in a Committee of Adjustment Hearing on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

How to Participate

Submit written comments, by emailing Zachary.Mezzatesta@thunderbay.ca no later than Thursday, January 28, 2026. Please quote the file number in your submission.

Participate online using Microsoft Teams. Online participants must register by the end of the day on Thursday, January 28, 2026. Please email Zachary.Mezzatesta@thunderbay.ca to...

Christas tree boughs

Christmas tree drop-off sites to open on Boxing Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 02:45 PM

Each year, the City of Thunder Bay offers a Christmas tree chipping program from Boxing Day to Jan. 12.

Fresh-cut Christmas trees can be dropped off at several locations across the city, where they will be collected and chipped, and transported to the compost area at the City's landfill site. In the spring, when compost is mature, the City provides compost to residents - free - to enrich flower gardens and lawns.

“The Christmas tree chipping program is an important part of the City’s waste...

Kids playing in the snow at Marina Park for Winter FunDays

Save the Date: Winter FunDays 2026 Begin Jan. 4

Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 10:35 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the return of Winter FunDays! Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026, and running every Sunday until March 15, 2026, this beloved weekly program offers free outdoor and indoor activities for all ages.

 Winter FunDays will take place outdoors at various locations throughout Marina Park, with indoor programming hosted at the Baggage Building Arts Centre each week. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with your community, enjoy winter, and explore both...

sign at entrance to Thunder Bay Solid Waste & Recycling Facility

Solid Waste & Recycling Facility holiday hours

Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 09:25 AM

The operating hours of the City of Thunder Bay Solid Waste & Recycling Facility (the landfill) will change during the holiday season. The holiday hours from Dec. 24, 2025 until Jan. 2, 2026 are: 

Wednesday, Dec. 24 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED

Friday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED

Saturday, Dec. 27 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday, Dec. 28 - CLOSED

Monday, Dec. 29 - 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 30 - 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 31 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday, Jan. 1 - CLOSED

Friday, Jan. 2 - 8:00 am - 6:30...

Garbage can and bag in snow

Holiday Waste Collection Date Changes 2025

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 04:32 PM

Due to the statutory holidays on Dec. 25 and 26, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026,  dates for commercial and residential waste collection will change, with some collections taking place one day early.

Effective Dec. 22 until Jan. 2, please see changes below:

AREA 1 (collection day usually Tuesday)

  1. Tuesday Dec. 23 is moved to Monday, Dec. 22
  2. Tuesday Dec. 30 is moved to Monday, Dec. 29

AREA 2 (collection day usually Wednesday)

  1. Wednesday Dec. 24 is moved to Tuesday, Dec. 23
  2. Wednesday Dec. 31 is moved to Tuesday, Dec. 30