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Free compost available to residents beginning May 9

Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2024 03:28 PM

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

“With the mild weather this spring, residents have been awaiting the opening of our compost pick-up,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “The leaf and yard waste that comes in from our curbside collection programs is blended with organic waste, and then composted to create a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for use in...

Online Survey: Have Your Say About Community Centres

Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 02:36 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is undertaking an update to the Community Centres elements of the Recreation and Facilities Master Plan and a Service Level Review to better understand how the community utilizes Community Centres and what their future priorities are for the Centres. This work will inform the Provincially-legislated Asset Management Plan being completed by the City. 

An online survey and opportunity to submit comments through the City’s Get Involved website will help inform decisions around...

Proposed City-wide Zoning By-law Amendment

Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 12:03 PM

Proposed City-wide Zoning By-law Amendment

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting before City Council to consider a General Zoning By-law Amendment (City-wide) on: Monday, May 27th, at 6:30 p.m.

How to participate:

Submit written comments, by emailing Planning Services, no later than May 22nd. Please quote the file number, PROJ-08-2020, in your submission.

Participate online using Microsoft Teams. Online participants must register by the end of the day on May 22nd. Please email...

City Seeking Performers for Canada Day Collaboration

Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 12:55 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce an open call for performers to participate in a new Collaboration Project that encourages artists and performers to exchange ideas and develop a unique and engaging performance for the main stage as part of Canada Day on the Waterfront.  

The goal of the Collaboration Project is to showcase the talent and vibrant culture of the community through performance. The Call to Talent/Performers is open to emerging and established artists and performers and...

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Recycling carts coming for residential households

Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 12:01 PM

As of July 1, Thunder Bay residents will use wheeled recycling carts to place recycling at the curb, and blue bags will no longer be accepted.

Cart delivery to residential household addresses will begin the week of May 5 and continue into June. GFL Environmental Inc. (also known as Green For Life) will be responsible for setting up the new recycling cart system.

This change comes at the same time as a province-wide regulatory change that shifts responsibility for municipal recycling programs in...