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    Reduced Load Restrictions To Be Lifted May 18

    The City of Thunder Bay will be removing seasonal load restrictions on Monday, May 18 beginning at 7am.

    This lifts roadway weight restrictions that were instituted on March 23 in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation’s Provincial Reduced Load Regulations.

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    City and Enbridge Gas Notify Public of Road Closure for Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance

    To support the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the community, the Algoma Street South and Waverley Street intersection will be closed for three weeks starting Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as Enbridge Gas performs scheduled work on a portion of its natural gas distribution system.

    All northbound and southbound lanes of Algoma Street South, between Park Avenue in the south and Red River Road in the north will be closed, as well as all eastbound and westbound lanes of Waverley Street between.

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    Watermain Work to Impact Memorial Avenue Traffic

    Drivers should expect some traffic delays on Memorial Avenue in the Harbour Expressway area on Friday, May 15, as City crews perform watermain repair work.

     One of Memorial’s southbound lanes will be closed between the Harbour Expressway and Dunlop Street starting at 12am Friday morning.

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    Section of Junot Avenue to Close for Repaving

    A section of Junot Avenue South will be closed to traffic on Friday, May 15 to allow for repaving work.

    Beginning at 7am, Junot Avenue will be closed between Red River Road and Walkover Street.

  • Moose Hide Campaign Day

    WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum and;

    WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous;

    WHEREAS, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across..

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    Free compost available to City residents beginning Friday

    Free compost will be available at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility starting Friday, May 15, for all City residents - while quantities last, weather permitting.

    Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Rd.

  • National Police Week - 2026

    WHEREAS, national Police Week is observed annually to recognize and honor the dedication, courage and service of police professionals who work to protect the safety and well-being of our community; and

    WHEREAS, members of the Thunder Bay police service serve the community with professionalism, commitment, and integrity, performing a wide range of roles including frontline response, investigations, community engagement, crime prevention and victim support; and

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    Gravel Road Maintenance Underway Across Thunder Bay

    With spring conditions improving, the City of Thunder Bay has begun seasonal maintenance on gravel roads across the community.

    Residents may have seen recent updates on how the City is addressing pothole conditions on paved roads.

  • City Archives Celebrates Women’s History - 2026 Nominations Open May 11

    May 8, 2026 - If you know a woman whose role in Thunder Bay’s history should be celebrated, the City Archives is accepting submissions for its Women’s History Month exhibit starting Monday, May 11. The exhibit, launched in 2013, celebrates women who have contributed to Thunder Bay’s history.

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    Lanes to be Reduced on Arthur Street for Repaving

    Lane reductions will be in place on Arthur Street West between Highway 61 and Parkdale Boulevard starting on Monday, May 11, as the City of Thunder Bay carries out resurfacing work.

    At least one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction during the work, which is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.

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