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  • Fire Safety Hockey Cards at Friday's Thunderwolves Game

    January 28, 2016 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, the Lakehead University Thunderwolves and Tbaytel have again partnered to release limited-edition collector cards of this year's varsity hockey team that highlight fire safety messaging.

    "Home fire safety is one of our top priorities," said Fire Chief John Hay "This project allows us to get that message across to Thunder Bay's young hockey fans and promote fire prevention in a unique way.

  • GM Resigns: Community Services Department in Good Hands During Transition

    January 27, 2016 - Michael Smith has given notice that he is resigning as General Manager of Community Services for the City of Thunder Bay.

    "Mr.

  • Corrosion Control Pilot Study Commences Jan. 28

    January 26, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay will begin the next phase of the Corrosion Control Pilot Study in the Hodder Pressure Zone supplying parts of the Current River area on January 28.

    The study, endorsed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, will measure the effectiveness of reducing lead levels at the tap, by adjusting the chemistry of the treated water via the addition of sodium hydroxide - a pH buffering agent.

  • Budget 2016: Learn More and Discuss What It Means for You

    January 21, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay will be hosting a new Pre-Budget Session where the public is invited to ask questions and discuss what the proposed Budget means in an informal setting prior to Council's detailed review.

    "City Council is interested in trying a new way to engage citizens in the budget process - one that is open, transparent and accessible," said Councillor Frank Pullia, Chair of Administrative Services.

  • Multi Vehicle Collision on Highway 61

    January 19, 2016 - Superior North EMS responded to a three vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 61 at the Kam River Bridge.

    Four ambulances and one Paramedic Response Unit responded.

  • Career Fair to Help Attract New LA-Based Company to City

    January 18, 2016 - A career fair hosted by VXI Global Solutions, LLC to gauge available workforce in Thunder Bay will take place on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan.

  • Acting General Manager & Chief Financial Officer Appointed

    January 18, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce Rob Colquhoun as the Acting General Manager of Corporate Services & Long-term Care which fulfills the duties of Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer for the Corporation.

    "We are pleased to have Rob step up in this interim role," said Norm Gale, City Manager.

  • Road Crews Cleaning Up After Snowfall

    January 15, 2016 - Following yesterday's snowfall City Road Crews are out in full force. Road crews started plowing arterial and collector streets at 1 am this morning and were completed by 7 am.

  • City Council Appoints Norm Gale as City Manager

    January 11, 2016 - City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Norm Gale as City Manager for the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, effective immediately.

    "We are pleased to appoint Norm Gale to this important role," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.

  • Changes to Pedestrian Crossover Laws

    January 5, 2016 - Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act affecting pedestrian crossovers came into effect on January 1 as part of Bill 31 - Making Ontario's Roads Safer.

    Under the new regulations, drivers, including cyclists, must remain stopped at a pedestrian crossover or school crossing until the person crossing the street or the school crossing guard is completely off the roadway.

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