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Memorial Avenue to Close for Overnight Construction
July 21, 2016 - A section of Memorial Avenue between Sixth Avenue and the Harbour Expressway will be closed overnight on Monday, July 25 to accommodate various asphalt repairs.
The closure is scheduled for Monday at 6 pm, weather permitting, and the road is expected to be reopened at 6 am the following day.
Significant Reductions in Thunder Bay's Crime StatisticsJuly 21, 2016 - The 2015 Police-reported Crime Statistics were released yesterday by Statistics Canada. The Data for Thunder Bay showed reductions in the Crime Severity Index (CSI), overall crime rate, violent crime rate, property crime rate, and youth crime rate-for both violent and property crime.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness and Detection Efforts IntensifiedJuly 20, 2016 - Since the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was detected in Thunder Bay in late June, the City and partner organizations have taken additional steps to increase awareness of the insect's arrival and how to slow its spread in the community.
The first of two public information sessions was hosted yesterday in partnership with the Invasive Species Centre and the Ontario Invasive Plant Council.
Murray Raises Pittsburgh Penguins Flag at Sports Hall of FameJuly 18, 2016 - Local NHL goalie Matt Murray of the 2016 Stanley Cup-Winning Pittsburgh Penguins raised the team's flag outside the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame today.
At a special ceremony to recognize the achievements of local hockey hero Matt Murray, Mayor Hobbs presented an official City Scroll to Murray with his mother and family in attendance.
City Proclaims International Sister Cities Day and Prepares to Welcome Japanese DelegationJuly 15, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay and its Sister City Advisory Committee are proud to be the first international sister city to make a proclamation for International Sister Cities Day on July 15, 2016.
Sister Cities International (SCI) is celebrating 60 years of global citizen and civic diplomatic action, and helping support a future where the world's cities and citizens can come together in common ground.
Neebing River Trail Reopened to Pedestrian TrafficJuly 15, 2016 - Construction on the covered pedestrian walkway is now complete and pedestrian traffic may resume on the multi-use trail running beneath the Neebing River Bridge on Highway 61, just north of Arthur Street.
Temporary lighting has also been installed on the trail, which connects Wolverine Crescent in Parkdale to Thornloe Drive in Northwood.
Temporary Simpson Street Closure Begins MondayJuly 15, 2016 - The intersection at Simpson Street and Robertson Street will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, July 18, as sewer and water service tie-ins are completed.
While the entire work area stretches between Ogden Street and Pacific Avenue, only the intersection will be under construction and completely closed to traffic.
City Highlights Options Getting to Waterfront EventsJuly 13, 2016 - With the summer event season in full-swing, the City reminds residents of the various transportation and parking options available when attending events at the waterfront.
"Prince Arthur's Landing is an important gathering place for the community which will remain a dynamic tourist destination for years to come," said Kathy Ball, Operations Coordinator at Marina Park.
Road Work Season Continues Throughout the CityJuly 11, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is investing $19.1 million this year on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work and streetlight renewal.
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