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Citizen Satisfaction Survey Now Available Online for Residents

For those residents who were not contacted by telephone for the 2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, they now have an opportunity to share their views online until April 30.

The City of Thunder Bay commissioned Ipsos, a professional public opinion research company, to conduct the 2019 survey by telephone to a random selection of 500 residents for a two week period, April 2 - 16.

Conducted every two years, the scientifically valid survey gauges how satisfied residents are with city services, quality of...

Early Spring Increases Traffic at Solid Waste & Recycling Facility

The City’s landfill is experiencing larger visitor volumes than normal and is asking residents to be patient during this time. Traffic increases significantly in the spring, and the early arrival of warm weather has many residents cleaning up ahead of schedule.

Customers can assist in the process by organizing their load at home. This will help visitors get in and out of the site quickly. The load should be organized for easy removal at the various proper laydown areas. 

Kiosk staff at the public...

Six-time World Champion to Headline Local Sports Summit

Community sport leaders including board members, coaches, staff and volunteers are invited to participate in a full day of workshops and discussions at the second Thunder Bay Sports Summit. This annual sport networking and professional development event will take place on Saturday, May 4, at the Italian Cultural Centre.

Jeff Adams will deliver the Summit’s keynote address. Adams is a five-time Paralympian and a six-time world champion in wheelchair sports. The Summit will also include sessions on...

Waste Collection Changes for Easter Holiday

Curbside waste collection dates, city-wide, will change next week due to Good Friday.

Garbage and recycling collection will move one day earlier next week, starting on April 15, for all residents. There will be no collection on Good Friday.

The following are the Easter holiday waste collection changes:

 

Area 1

Zone 1

Garbage

Monday, April 15

Area 1

Zone 2

Garbage & Recycling

Monday, April 15

Area 2

Zone 1

Garbage

Tuesday, April 16

Area 2

Zone 2

Garbage & Recycling

Tuesday, April 16

Area 3

Zone 1