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Thunder Pride Month
JUNE 2020
WHEREAS, Thunder Bay celebrates the diversity that strengthens our city, including individuals who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersex, queer and all other sexual orientations and gender identities; and
WHEREAS, the intent of Thunder Pride is to encourage Thunder Bay to be a inclusive and welcoming place for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to attend school, to work, to raise a family, to start a business, to live; and
WHEREAS, Thunder..
Virtual Celebration of Public Works WeekResidents are encouraged to recognize and celebrate our public works professionals virtually during National Public Works Week, from May 17-23, 2020.
In response to Provincial orders and physical distancing mandates, the City’s annual Open House in celebration of National Public Works Week has been cancelled.
Section of Balmoral Street to Undergo Road ConstructionA section of Balmoral Street, between Hewitson Street and Alloy Drive, will undergo road reconstruction and storm sewer installation starting on Tuesday, May 19.
A full closure of Balmoral Street, between Hewitson Street and the Harbour Expressway, will be conducted at the start of the construction and will last approximately 10 days.
Building Owners to Maintain Water Safety When Re-OpeningThe COVID-19 Pandemic has prolonged closures or reduced occupancy of many buildings in Thunder Bay. While the City is responsible to provide clean, safe drinking water to its customers, it is the responsibility of each building owner to ensure it maintains the safety of the water within their building.
Fire Ban Lifted, Outdoor Burning Permits Re-InstatedThunder Bay Fire Rescue has lifted the City wide fire ban previously in place, and all valid outdoor burning permits have been reinstated.
The fire ban being lifted is consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests lifting the Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed Next WeekThe City will allow residents to put out a third item garbage with no tag, on the first collection date after the Victoria Day holiday.
Residents are reminded to still try and reduce waste.
COVID-19: Province to Allow Golf Courses and Marinas to OpenToday, the Ontario government announced that they are reopening more services and businesses beginning this long weekend, and over the next week.
Although we await the official order from the Province and further specifics, City-run golf courses expect to open on Friday, May 22, after staff have been recalled, training is completed (i.
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Takes Place Between May 19-29The City of Thunder Bay’s spring curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from May 19 – 29, on resident’s regular recycling days.
Homeowners must use Kraft (paper bags) for leaf and yard waste.
MECG Monitoring COVID-19 as Some Re-opening ExpectedThe Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with various community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation. Officials are starting to assess lessons of the first phase wave of the pandemic as re-opening starts and they look ahead to preparing for fall and winter.
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