As a result of a water main break, a temporary road closure will take place from approximately 4:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 19, on Hewitson Street between Carrick Street and Russell Street.
Hewitson Street will be closed to through traffic during this time.  Access to both Carrick Street and Russell Street will be available from either side of the road closure; only the Hewitson Street section under repair will be closed.  Motorists are asked to drive with caution...
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The City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation. The group also heard progress updates regarding the region’s vulnerable populations.
“Community partners have really come together to address this urgent need with increased shelter spaces provided by District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board and health and social supports by numerous other community...
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The Province announced today that on Tuesday, Feb. 16 the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) zone will now move to Red: Control (stringent measures). The Red category of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework is outlined by the Province as “Broader-scale actions and restrictions across multiple sectors to control the spread. Restrictions are the most severe available before wide-scale business or organizational closings.”
“As we come out...
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Mayor Bill Mauro participated in a virtual, pre-budget consultation today hosted by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North and Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River.
The Government of Canada is holding virtual roundtables with diverse groups of people from a range of regions, sectors and industries, including those hardest hit by the pandemic. These roundtables are an opportunity for Canadians from across...
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The City will return hockey nets to City-run outdoor rinks on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The nets may only be used by individuals to practise shooting. Sports or games (including shinny hockey) may not be practised or played under the current provincial emergency regulations. Skaters must follow Ontario’s rules and restrictions, including physical distancing, to stay safe and to allow the rinks to remain open.
By-law officers and Parks staff will proactively monitor the skating...
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