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Students Mark World Water Day with Hands-On Activities

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2026 03:10 PM

Local high school students marked World Water Day with hands-on activities, Elder-led learning, and career development opportunities at Confederation College on Wednesday.

Around 200 students visited the World Water Day exhibition, part of the college’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Week. The City of Thunder Bay and Confederation College partnered to organize the exhibition.

For students, the event was a chance to learn about the importance of protecting water and explore related...

Photograph of the outdoor skating rink at Prince Arthur's Landing in evening.

Outdoor Rinks Temporarily Closed

Posted on Monday, March 09, 2026 02:37 PM

Due to warm temperatures over the weekend, the City of Thunder Bay’s outdoor skating rinks are temporarily closed.

With colder weather in the forecast, the City’s Parks & Open Spaces Division will work to reopen skating rinks throughout the week as conditions allow.

Residents can find updated information on the status of their local rink by checking the Outdoor Rinks Map at thunderbay.ca/rinks.

Outdoor rinks are typically open from mid-December through mid-March, dependent on weather conditions.

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A rendering shows a potential layout for the Temporary Village, with administrative buildings and shelter units

Construction Work Resumes at Temporary Shelter Village Site

Posted on Friday, March 06, 2026 12:14 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is advising the community that construction activity at 879 Alloy Place – the site for the Temporary Village – will resume beginning Monday March 9, 2026, as work continues with site preparation and infrastructure.

Initial activities will focus on site grading and drainage, including excavation and the placement of granular material and geotextiles. Once these activities are complete, electrical servicing will begin, which will include the installation of new poles and...

Text showing Events presented by Ontario Power Generation with photo of child with father flying kites at Kite Festival and City of Thunder Bay and Culture logos bottom right

City of Thunder Bay Events Receive Provincial Awards

Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2026 11:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce that its events have received three awards from Festivals & Events Ontario, recognizing excellence in event delivery, community engagement, and partnership.

The City of Thunder Bay’s Event Series, presented by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), received a Sponsor of the Year Achievement Award. OPG is the annual Presenting Sponsor of the City’s events and longstanding Main Stage Sponsor. OPG’s contributions play a significant role in ensuring that these...

A 3D view shows the Pool 6 property in the context of Thunder Bay's north core.

City Seeks Feedback on Next Phase of Waterfront Development

Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 01:50 PM

Thunder Bay residents are being asked for their feedback on the next phase of the city’s waterfront redevelopment at Pool 6.

The Pool 6 property represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape Thunder Bay’s waterfront, building on the success of Prince Arthur’s Landing. Developing Pool 6 is identified as a priority in the City of Thunder Bay’s new Smart Growth Action Plan.

“Developing Pool 6 will be a game-changer for Thunder Bay,” said Joel DePeuter, Director of Development Services. “With...