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  • 2015 Road Work Season Continues

    June 18, 2015 – The road work season in Thunder Bay is now underway. Projects to be undertaken in 2015 include road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge work and streetlight renewal.

  • 'AA-' Credit Rating Affirmed on Exceptional Liquidity & Low Debt Burden

    June 18, 2015 - Thunder Bay's strong budgetary flexibility, low debt burden,and exceptional liquidity has led Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to reaffirm the City`s "˜AA-' credit rating.

    "We are very pleased the City's finances have once again been rated positively by Standard & Poors and performance improvements recognized," said Carol Pollard, City Treasurer/CFO & General Manager - Corporate Services & Long Term Care.

  • Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Battling Significant Blaze at Great West Timber Site

    June 17, 2015 - Thunder Bay Rescue is currently battling a significant fire at the former Great West Timber site. Six pumper trucks as well as two aerial ladder trucks are on site battling the blaze.

  • Waterfront Splash Pad Opens on June 22

    June 17, 2015 – The Splash Pad and Water Garden Pavilion at Prince Arthur’s Landing will open for the season on Monday, June 22 at 11 am.

    The state-of-the-art splash pad will be open daily from 11 am to 9 pm throughout the summer.

  • Intersection of Arthur and Edward to Close this Week


    June 17, 2015 - The ongoing reconstruction project on Arthur Street will require the closure of the intersection of Arthur and Edward streets for several hours at a time, from Thursday, June 18 to Saturday, June 20.

    On Thursday, the intersection will close at 9 am for milling, which is the removal of the old top lift of asphalt in preparation for repaving.

  • Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Presents School Fire Safety Awards

    June 16, 2015 - The second annual School Fire Safety Awards were presented to two local schools this week. The awards recognize the school and respective Principal who have shown leadership and commitment to promoting and practicing Fire Safety to a high degree and Fire Code compliance.

  • Mayor Hobbs Appointed to MPAC Board of Directors

    June 15, 2015 - Mayor Keith Hobbs has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for a three-year term.

    The appointment was recently made by Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa.

  • Owner Ticketed For Smoke and CO Alarm Violations
    June 12, 2015 - A Thorndale Crescent property owner has been ticketed for failing to install a smoke alarm where required and failing to install a carbon monoxide alarm where required. Each ticket carries a fine of $360.
  • Centennial Park Parking Lot Reopening on Saturday

    June 12, 2015 - The Centennial Park parking lot will reopen to the public as of Saturday, June 13.

    The lot had been closed since earlier this week to allow for the installation of a new water main, which is now in service.

  • Summer Lovin Pet Adoption Special

    June 12, 2015 – Animal Services will be reducing pet adoption fees by over 50 per cent during Summer Lovin Adoption Special in an effort to increase the number of pet adoptions and minimize euthanasia when the shelter is at capacity. The event runs all week starting Monday, June 15 and through Saturday, June 20.

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