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Protect Your Collector – Do Not Place Loose PPE Items in Garbage Cans

Posted on Monday, December 07, 2020 08:30 AM

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Thunder Bay residents are reminded to “Protect Your Collector” and not place loose items – especially used personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable masks and gloves –in trash cans.

“Our waste collection crews have encountered loose PPE items in garbage cans,” said Jason Sherband, the City’s Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services. “Although it is tempting to toss items straight into the can, this poses a significant health and safety risk for...

CEDC

Thunder Bay CEDC Launches New Economic Development Tool

Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 04:00 AM

Today, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) launched a new website and a promotional video for Thunder Bay. Both will be used as an economic development tool for the City and have come at a time when economic development is needed most.  

CEDC began the project in early 2020 after identifying the need for a comprehensive update of the existing GoToThunderBay website. The revamp of www.GoToThunderBay.ca was necessary to improve the branding, marketing, and overall effectiveness...

Cannabis Retail Store – Public Notice Period (Until December 2, 2020) File# 927699

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:15 AM

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has opened a 15-day Public Notice Period for a cannabis store to be located at 572-588 ARTHUR ST. W. UNIT 5 that has applied to the AGCO for a local license to operate the store.

TOKYO SMOKE - 572-588 ARTHUR ST W UNIT 5 THUNDER BAY, ON P7E 5R7 

The municipality and Thunder Bay residents can comment on this proposed location and the AGCO will consider comments that relate to:

  • protecting public health and safety
  • protecting youth and restricting their...

Cannabis Retail Store – Public Notice Period (Until November 26, 2020) File# 1103075

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:15 AM

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has opened a 15-day Public Notice Period for a cannabis store to be located at 320 ARUNDEL ST UNIT C. that has applied to the AGCO for a local license to operate the store.

TOKE HOUSE - 320 ARUNDEL ST UNIT C THUNDER BAY, ON P7A1L3 

The municipality and Thunder Bay residents can comment on this proposed location and the AGCO will consider comments that relate to:

  • protecting public health and safety
  • protecting youth and restricting their access to...

PRO Award 2020

PRO Kids Recognized for Excellence & Launches ‘Press Play’

Posted on Monday, November 16, 2020 06:15 AM

PRO Kids has been recognized at the provincial level by Parks and Recreation Ontario receiving the Award of Excellence in Access and Equity for a community population size over 100,000. For over 20 years, PRO Kids has served children and youth in Thunder Bay when their families cannot afford the cost to register them in community activities. Over that time, PRO Kids has made over 25,000 placements of children into local programs that include sports, arts and music.

“We are extremely honoured to receive...