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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Continues to Fill Local Healthcare Needs

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) continues to move forward with the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is continuing remotely with great success. This past week Emily Lauzon, Workforce Development Officer with CEDC, announced that 12 healthcare workers including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers have received community recommendations through the RNIP program. All...

Virtual Canada Day Programming Set to Engage Residents

The City of Thunder Bay’s Canada Day event, presented by Ontario Power Generation, will look different this year, but there's no shortage of activities that people can enjoy safely from their homes.

With restrictions still in place due to COVID-19, the Canada Day Celebration will be virtual this year with a three-day program with 50th Anniversary flare. It will include a science show, art projects, trivia, cooking demonstrations, concerts and more. Programming will run from June 29 – July 1,...

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...