The waterfront splash pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing officially opens tomorrow, Saturday, June 15. With the splash pad opening, the City is encouraging residents to come down to the waterfront on those hot sunny days to cool off and enjoy the many events, activities and facilities available to the public during the summer months.
“With the summer season now upon us and temperatures beginning to heat up, the splash pad is a great amenity for residents and visitors...
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It’s been ten years since the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy held its first meeting in 2009, led then by the now Honourable Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. Minister Hajdu joined the anniversary celebration today at City Hall to mark the occasion since the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy began as a steering committee in April 2009.
“From ending the punitive prohibition of cannabis...
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Road construction on Junot Avenue, from Walkover Street to John Street, is scheduled to start on Monday, June 17. The road will be closed to through traffic during the construction with local access only. Detour signs will be posted.
Construction will continue for the full construction season and is expected to be completed by late fall.
Construction will include road widening to four lanes, asphalt resurfacing, extended active transportation trails, new sidewalks, underground...
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Starting Monday, June 10 and running until Friday, June 21, the City of Thunder Bay will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in the North Core. Notices to those residents directly affected have been sent out.
Smoke testing is a safe, quick way to find areas of the sewer system that need updating. The purpose of the testing is to find potential points where ground water or stormwater may enter the...
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Road construction and sewer & water work on Donald Street, from Vickers Street to May Street, is scheduled to  start on Monday, June 10 , and will take place in two phases.
On Monday, June 10 , phase one of the Donald Street construction will start on the sections from Syndicate Avenue to Brodie Street, and Syndicate Avenue to Vickers Street. Construction will include asphalt resurfacing, curb and gutter work, new curb extensions, new sidewalks, public realm improvements,...
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