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One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed Next Week

Posted on Friday, September 04, 2020 06:15 AM

The City will allow residents to put out a third item of garbage with no tag on the first collection date after Labour Day. 

Residents are reminded to reduce waste. Reducing waste saves energy, time, money and valuable natural resources. Small changes to reduce waste in our everyday lives produce many beneficial results. 

To learn more, or to see your waste collection schedule, visit: thunderbay.ca/waste 

For more information, contact the Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch at 625-2195. 

 

Doors Open 2020

Doors Open Thunder Bay – Explore History, Heritage & Culture Online

Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2020 07:15 AM

Exploring significant historical, architectural and cultural sites in Thunder Bay will be a digital experience for 2020. Beginning Sept. 1, through Nov. 30, experience the virtual  Doors Open Thunder Bay which  incorporates video, photography, archival images, web exhibits and more that bring to life local meaningful places and stories. As Thunder Bay celebrates ‘One City. Fifty Years.’ many of this year’s sites showcase our community’s progress while also reflecting upon our past. This...

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Mayor's Mulligan Returns in New Format to Support PRO Kids

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:45 PM

The 16th Annual Mayor’s Mulligan will run as a special Putting Edition this year in support of PRO Kids. The annual event, which has cumulatively raised $208,500 to date, will be offered in a different format to accommodate the current COVID-19 climate.

The Mayor's Mulligan: Putting Edition will take place Friday, Sept. 11, at Chapples Golf Course. Participants can drop by the putting green any time from 9 am to 8 pm, and test their skills. No advanced registration is required. Scores will be...

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Two City Splash Pads to Remain Open until Labour Day

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:15 PM

 To allow children to take full advantage of the mild summer weather and delayed school start, two of the City’s splash pads, at the North End Recreation Centre and at Franklin Park, will remain open up to and including Labour Day, Sept. 7. In addition, the County Park splash pad will operate until Sunday, Aug. 30, at which time it will close for the end of summer.

“We’re pleased to be able to keep two splash pads available until Labour Day,” said Cory Halvorsen, Manager of Parks & Open Spaces....

Celebrating success: Thunder Bay Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 09:00 AM

Today, the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted an outdoor event to celebrate the success of 32 foreign skilled workers who have received a community recommendation through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The successful candidates have received full-time permanent jobs with over 16 local employers and can now apply for their permanent residency with the Federal Government.

“With over 30 positions supported in only 5 months, this program has proven to...