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The Northern Pikes Bring Classic Hits to Live on the Waterfront

Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2018 10:00 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to present classic Canadian rock act The Northern Pikes on July 18 at Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation.                      

The Northern Pikes has produced hits like She Ain’t Pretty, Teenland, Girl With a Problem and more. After 35 years, the band continues to perform like a new group, bringing a fresh start to the stage every time. As audiences at recent festival...

Five Alarm Funk to Headline Wednesday’s Live on the Waterfront

Posted on Monday, July 09, 2018 11:15 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to host 2018 Juno Nominees Five Alarm Funk at Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on July 11.

“This one has potential to be Thunder Bay’s biggest summer dance party,” said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. “We are excited to present Five Alarm Funk at Live on the Waterfront.”

Creating music for more than a decade, the Vancouver-based eclectic eight-piece band remains as impossible as ever to put inside a box. While...

Local Tradeshow Showcases Future Entrepreneurial Leaders

Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2018 08:00 AM

The fifth annual Summer Company Staples Youth Entrepreneurship Day tradeshow took place at Staples Thunder Bay today, showcasing the innovative work of young entrepreneurs.

The event highlighted this year’s participants of Summer Company – Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program, administered through the Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre every summer. The program is designed to help enterprising students between the ages of 15 and 29 start and run their own businesses over the...

Training with a Pro: The Hockey Edition

Training With a Pro: The Hockey Edition Returns This Summer

Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2018 07:45 AM

Young Thunder Bay residents wanting to learn what it takes to become a professional hockey athlete are invited to find out, with the help of a few local NHL players, at a special training clinic on August 22. 

PRO Kids’ Training With a Pro: The Hockey Edition is back for its third year, offering children and youth – between the ages of five and 15 – a chance to meet, exercise and train with their idols. 

This year, three of Thunder Bay’s favourite hockey pros will be featured in one clinic....

Muskeg Express Mini Train Ride Back on Track Tomorrow

Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2018 11:00 AM

The Muskeg Express mini train ride at Centennial Park will be back in operation starting Wednesday, July 4 after being out of service last season.

The ride was closed last year to allow for necessary inspections and repairs to be completed to ensure safe operation. Repairs to the ride have now been successfully completed, and approved by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.

The ride is open seasonally, weather permitting, noon – 4 pm, Wednesdays to Sundays. The last ride of the day takes place...