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City Issues Heat Warning Weather Alert as Part of Severe Weather Response Plan

The City of Thunder Bay is issuing an extreme heat warning alert to the community as part of the COVID-19 Severe Weather Response Plan. Environment Canada has indicated a dome of intense heat will move into Northwestern Ontario today with temperatures expected to climb to the low- to mid- thirties, and humidex values near 40°C are expected over the weekend. Overnight lows will be in the upper teens, providing little relief from the heat. This extreme heat is expected to last through the weekend and...

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations for Youth

The City of Thunder Bay’s Recreation and Culture Division, along with community partners, has arranged events for youth ages 12–24 to participate in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, June 21. 

“Now more than ever we want to engage youth in Thunder Bay to celebrate and acknowledge all that Indigenous peoples have done and sacrificed,” says Nina Arcon, Program Supervisor of Children, Youth & Strategic Initiatives. “There will be events for everyone to participate,...

Residents Invited to Share Input on 2022 City Budget Direction

As the City of Thunder Bay prepares for its 2022 budget year ahead, City Council is looking for citizen input to help inform their decision making.

“Each time you use a City service, whether it be garbage collection, having your street plowed or enjoying a new recreation trail, those services are made possible by funding provided in the City budget,” said Councillor Mark Bentz, Chair of Administrative Services. “The budget determines what your tax dollars will, and will not fund; your...

City Invites Input into Development of New Digital Strategy

The City of Thunder Bay is developing a Digital Strategy to transform service delivery and City processes in the face of an ever-evolving digital environment. While extensive internal consultation is taking place, the public is invited to get involved in the Strategies’ development and share their views on what they would like to see for the future.

“We live in a very technology-driven world,” said City Manager Norm Gale. “This has become even more evident through the COVID-19 pandemic....