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Thunder Bay CEDC provides $40,000 in funding to support the recovery of the local culinary and tourism sector

Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 06:15 AM

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce $40,000 in funding to help support the Waterfront BIA’s StrEATery project. The CEDC’s Board of Directors approved the funding through an Economic Development Reserve Fund (EDRF) grant which aims to support local projects and initiatives that create jobs and stimulate business.

“The Board of Directors for the CEDC is pleased to be able to support initiatives like the StrEATery project,”...

Eighth Annual Awards Presented to respect. Champions

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2020 09:30 AM

The eighth annual respect. Award recipients were announced today with the honour going to one local organization and one individual based on their efforts to exemplify respect in the community. Community leader Roopa Rakshit and the Therapeutic Recreation Department at Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care and Senior Services received a respect. Award by promoting attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that demonstrate respect. 

“We are proud to present this year’s respect. Awards to two very deserving recipients...

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COVID-19: Playgrounds Begin Reopening and Council Continues Virtual Meetings

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 12:30 PM

The City is pleased to begin reopening park playgrounds to residents starting today and over the coming week. City Council meetings will continue to remain virtual at this time with options available for virtual deputations.  

Gradual Playground Reopening Begin Today

The City’s Parks and Open Spaces Section has received and finalized reopening requirements for playgrounds. The City is working towards reopening five sites on the city’s south side and five sites on the city’s north side today....

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Invitation to Comment on Proposed Multi-Use Indoor Turf Facility Extended

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 12:00 PM

The public comment period on the proposed Chapples multi-use indoor turf facility is extended until Monday, Aug. 3, to offer additional opportunity for input.

Residents can watch a virtual presentation by Stantec Architecture on the proposed facility and, as of Friday, July 17, also view the first Report to City Council on the proposed facility which includes specific details on the proposal such as costing. The presentation, Report, and online comment form welcoming any additional resident comments,...

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The Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre joins Digital Main Street’s ShopHERE powered by Google to Support Local Businesses

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 05:30 AM

The Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre is excited to announce that Thunder Bay businesses are now eligible to sign up for a free website through Digital Main Street’s ShopHERE program. The ShopHERE program offers businesses and artists the opportunity to build a digital presence and minimize the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government along with Google are funding the program to ensure every small business has an opportunity to go digital.

To help support our local...