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Curbside Battery Recycling Program Returns Tuesday (1)
June 2, 2016 - The City's Curbside Battery Recycling Program returns on June 7, giving residents an opportunity to conveniently and safely recycle spent household batteries.
"This program has proven to be a very popular and successful one," said Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste and Recycling Services.
City on the Hunt for Invasive Emerald Ash BorerJune 2, 2016 - Residents may notice new green prism traps hanging from City trees this summer. These detection traps will be used to monitor for the presence of Emeral Ash Borer (EAB) in Thunder Bay.
Mayor Hobbs Declares June 4 Mining DayJune 2, 2016 - Thunder Bay will celebrate its rich mining heritage on June 4, which has been declared Mining Day by Acting Mayor Joe Virdiramo.
Councilor Virdiramo made the declaration at a ceremony today at Mariner's Hall at Prince Arthur's Landing.
Community Paramedicine Program Continues Into 2017May 30, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to receive confirmation from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that funding for the Community Paramedicine Program (CPP) will continue through March 2017.
"We are very happy to learn that Community Paramedicine can continue another year and that Thunder Bay is being recognized for its ongoing leadership, efforts, and
contributions to improving health care in Ontario through our local community
paramedicine initiatives," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.Be a Local in The Know This SummerMay 30, 2016 - Tourism Thunder Bay invites local residents to help celebrate Tourism Week in Thunder Bay by getting to know our own city better and being good tourism ambassadors.
Residents are encouraged to visit the recently renovated Terry Fox Visitor Center on Highway 11/17 E, from May 30 - June 5.
City Makes Recommendations to Joint InquestMay 26, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay supports the draft recommendations affecting the City put forth as part of a Joint Slate to the Jury for consideration at the joint inquest into the tragic deaths of Jethro Anderson, Reggie Bushie, Robyn Harper, Kyle Morrisseau, Paul Panacheese, Curran Strang, and Jordan Wabasse. The seven youth died after leaving their home communities to pursue secondary education in Thunder Bay.
Work at Pumping Station May Cause Discoloured WaterMay 24, 2016 - On Wednesday, May 25 a controlled shutdown of the Chamberlain Pumping Station will be carried out to facilitate the ongoing capital upgrade, which involves replacing aging infrastructure at the Station.
Beginning at 7 pm on May 25, several distribution valves will be closed, temporarily isolating the Chamberlain Pumping Station from the water distribution system.
Section of Pacific Avenue to Close TuesdayMay 20, 2016 - A section of Pacific Avenue between May Street and Simpson Street will be closed on Tuesday, May 24 as part of the ongoing road reconstruction on Robertson Street, which will see new sewers and watermains installed as well as sections of sidewalks replaced.
The closure is expected to last until Friday, May 27.Fire Ban Reinstated for the City of Thunder BayMay 20, 2016 - Please be advised that effective immediately, all fire permits have been suspended until further notice and no open burning will be allowed in the City. As a result of the potential for extreme fire behavior through the long weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources has requested that Thunder Bay Fire Rescue suspend all burning permits and re-instate the burning ban.
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