A Rosedale Ave. apartment owner has plead guilty to nine counts of violating the fire code in Provincial Offences Court. The charges were laid for not testing various fire safety systems, not retaining records, and not repairing fire separations in two 6 unit apartment buildings.  The owner was fined $2,000 per count for a total of $18,000 plus victim fine surcharge and costs. The charge stems from an October 2018 Inspection.
“A landlord is responsible for...
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The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to present The Treble at this evening’s Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The Treble has worked hard to create a name for themselves on the Canadian Music Scene. Since forming in 2008, the four-piece band from Winnipeg, has released three albums and toured extensively playing many cross country tours and international shows. Their 2017 album, Modernaires, reached top 40 status on Canadian...
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In March 2019, City Council approved a review to improve understanding of the programs and services currently provided by the City, and provide information that will allow Council and administration to make informed strategic choices regarding those programs and services.
The City has hired Grant Thornton LLP to provide the independent review.
“As a new Council, it makes sense that we would take a close look at the services the City provides, and how we provide them,”...
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The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce the launch of two new funding programs to support tourism industry growth through the CEDC’s share of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
The program consists of two funding streams; one for tourism event growth support and the other supporting product development.  Program details are available through the Tourism Thunder Bay website, www.VisitThunderBay.com .  The...
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Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, Victoria Avenue, between Edward Street and Lillie Street, will be resurfaced. Work will include removing the existing asphalt surface and re-paving with two new lifts of asphalt. As part of this work, a new multi-use trail will be constructed along Ford Street, between Rankin Street and Walnut Street, and a new pedestrian crossover installed at the Victoria Ave / Ford Street intersection.  In addition, the work will also include the...
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