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Residents Invited to Share Input on 2023 City Budget Direction

Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 10:33 AM

As the City of Thunder Bay prepares for its 2023 budget year ahead, it is gathering input from citizens to help inform Council’s decision making.

The 2023 City budget impacts the programs and services delivered by the City. The budget determines what resident tax dollars will, and will not fund. Feedback is important to help set a budget that reflects the needs of the community.

Residents are encouraged to get involved and have their say through a pre-budget survey available from June 22 – July 20....

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Community Invited to Maamawe Summer Festival & Showcase

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 04:51 PM

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to invite the community to the inaugural Maamawe Summer Festival & Showcase on Saturday, June 25, 12 pm – 9 pm, at Marina Park. The Festival promotes inclusion, diversity and the well-being of all community members as well as those visiting our region. The Maamawe Summer Festival & Showcase will feature local talent while highlighting the contributions of Indigenous artists in our community.

“The goal is to bring the community together in a good way,” said...

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Community Invited to Celebrate Neighbour Day, Presented by Tbaytel

Posted on Monday, June 13, 2022 04:32 PM

The City of Thunder Bay’s third annual Neighbour Day, presented by Tbaytel, will take place Saturday, June 18. Neighbour Day provides residents the platform to reach out to their neighbours to develop positive and supportive relationships, while encouraging unity and inclusivity.

“Neighbour Day is the perfect way to celebrate our community,” said the City of Thunder Bay Acting Mayor. “It allows our neighbourhoods to come together, build relationships, make new connections and start new traditions....

National Youth Week Returns May 1 - 7

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2022 10:15 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to once again announce the return of National Youth Week from May 1 to May 7. Youth Week features FREE events and programming targeted towards all youth ages 10 to 24.

Presented by 99.9 The Bay and Country 105. The Recreation and Culture Division, along with other community partners, has arranged different, in-person events encompassing this year’s “Return to Our Roots” theme. 

“We are returning to our roots; returning to our connections with one another, our...

Laura Daniele & Ally Drombolis Support Power to Play

“Power to Play” Launched to Help Kids Access Sport & Activity

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:15 AM

PRO Kids is excited to launch its first annual fundraising campaign, Power to Play. The campaign aims to raise $50,000 to help local children and youth access community activities when families cannot afford the fees. Power to Play, which runs for the month of April, is an opportunity for the public to support local kids in need. 

“We should never underestimate the value that recreation has on a child,” said Laura Daniele, PRO Kids Coordinator. “Our tagline is ‘be the number one fan of a child...