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One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed after New Year’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:00 AM

Due to the increase of waste during the holiday season, the City will allow residents to put out a third item of garbage with no tag on the first collection date after New Year’s Day.

During the Christmas week, residents are reminded the standard bag tag system is still in place for any additional items.

Residents are reminded to still try and reduce waste by using the six R’s:

  • Rethink: Think about waste before you buy. Avoid ‘disposable’ products.
  • Refuse: Say no to plastic bags in stores – bring...

City Announces Line-up of Winter FunDays Activities

Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018 08:45 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the activity line-up for Winter FunDays, presented by 99.9 The Bay and Country 105. Winter FunDays start Sunday, Dec. 30, at Prince Arthur’s Landing and run every Sunday until March 17, 2019, from 2 pm to 4 pm unless specified otherwise.

Winter FunDays activities include:

  • Dec. 30 - Skating party with the Thunder Bay Skating Academy
  • Jan. 6 - Winter programming with Parks Canada
  • Jan. 13 - Winter programming with Parks Canada     
  • Jan. 20 - FIS World Snow Day...

Boys Attending White Ribbon Workshop

Male Students Pledge to End Violence against Women

Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2018 07:15 AM

In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which marks the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, the Thunder Bay Crime Prevention Council and partners created a short video featuring male student leaders from grade seven to 10 speaking out about gender-based violence. Flags at City Hall are lowered half-mast today in memoriam of those women who lost their lives in Montreal 29 years ago.

Sixty boys from Lakehead Public Schools attended a...

Prince Arthur's Landing Skating Rink

Prince Arthur’s Landing Skating Rink Open for the Season

Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2018 05:15 AM

The waterfront skating rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing is now officially open for the season. Residents and visitors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come to the waterfront to enjoy the rink and the many other winter activities and amenities available this season.

“We are excited to have the rink open for the community to enjoy during the winter months ahead,” said Carlee Hakenson, Events & Waterfront Services Developer. “It’s a great place to go for a family outing, an active lunch...

Male Students Attend Training on Gender-based Violence

Posted on Tuesday, December 04, 2018 03:45 AM

Nearly 50 grade seven to 10 male students from Lakehead Public Schools throughout the city are attending the Engaging Male Students to Reduce and Prevent Gender-Based Violence workshop today aimed at preventing gender-based violence against women and girls. The training conference brings together presenters from various organizations in the city to educate the boys with the knowledge and skills they need to become kind men. Some of the topics covered at the workshop include respect, popular culture...