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Celebrate Inaugural Neighbour Day on June 20

Thunder Bay City Council has declared the third Saturday in June to be Neighbour Day each year. Thunder Bay’s first Neighbour Day is set for Saturday, June 20.

Neighbour Day is an opportunity for neighbours to connect and celebrate. This year’s event also serves as a chance to celebrate the City of Thunder Bay’s 50th anniversary. Neighbour Day has been held in cities around the world. Calgary, Leduc, Kelowna and Kitchener are some of the

Canadian communities that host annual Neighbour Day activities.

“Neighbour...

New Economic Recovery Task Team & Additional Starter Company Plus Program Funding

Thunder Bay CEDC announces Economic Recovery Task Team and $75,000 in additional funding for local entrepreneur training program

Today the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) announces the creation of an Economic Recovery Task Team (ERTT) consisting of CEDC staff and members of the City’s Executive Management Team. CEDC staff are engaged in outreach across all business sectors in Thunder Bay and are asking business owners how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their...

Free Compost Now Available to Residents

Compost is now available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting.

Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 8 am – 3:30 pm.

Due to COVID-19, a maximum of three vehicles are permitted inside the loading area at one time. Residents are also reminded to practice physical distancing in the compost...

CEDC Supports Local Business: Are You Ready to Re-open?

Thunder Bay CEDC is here to support local business, industry & tourism partners through re-opening

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the business community globally, in Canada, Ontario, and Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay CEDC is a local resource committed to ensure the prosperity of Thunder Bay businesses, industry and tourism partners.

Many local businesses have adapted to the reality of COVID-19 and are now working hard to minimize its negative economic impact, as is the Thunder...

Thunder Bay District COVID-19 Business Impact Survey

Local COVID-19 business survey shows 91% experienced a decrease in sales; new and repeat business participation sought for second round

The partnership launched in April to survey the effects of COVID-19 on businesses in the Thunder Bay district has released the results of its first round of the survey, collected at the end of April. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, North Superior Workforce Planning Board, Thunder Bay CEDC and Northern Policy Institute agreed to collaborate on the six-month project...