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Two Leaf and Yard Waste Collections this SpringThis spring there will be two Leaf & Yard Waste curbside collections. The first will take place between May 13 and 23, and the second between June 10 and 20 - on residents’ regular recycling days.
City Issues Traffic Notice: Phased Closures for McIntyre Street AreaThe City of Thunder Bay is advising residents of upcoming road closures beginning Monday, May 5, as part of a phased traffic plan affecting the McIntyre Street area. These closures are necessary to support infrastructure work and ensure public safety during the project.World Press Freedom Day 2025MAY 3, 2025
WHEREAS, a healthy, professional news media sector is essential for the proper functioning of civil society and democracy at the local, provincial, federal and international levels; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations has proclaimed World Press Freedom Day as an annual observance each May 3rd; and
WHEREAS, according to the Local News Research Project, since 2008 more than 525 news outlets in roughly 350 communities across Canada have closed or merged (compared to the launch and continued..Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2025MAY 2025
WHEREAS, it is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of importance of sun safety; and
WHEREAS, over-exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; and
WHEREAS, skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and 1 in 6 Canadians born in the 1990’s will get skin cancer in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, many people seek sun without taking the advisable precautionary measures and are unaware that any darkening of skin colour,..
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month 2025MAY 2025
WHEREAS, Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. There is no cure.
Generous Donation Launches 2025 Power to Play CampaignPRO Kids is proud to launch its fourth annual Power to Play campaign with a 2025 fundraising goal of $30,000 to help hundreds of local families in financial need. Every year, PRO Kids supports children and youth by giving them the opportunity to participate in sports, arts and cultural programs.
City Kicking Off Community Storytelling ContestThe City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents of all ages to share ‘What Makes Thunder Bay Great’ as part of a new community storytelling campaign.
Individuals and groups are encouraged to submit short written reflections about what they love about the city today, and what gives it potential for the future.
Thunder Bay Transit to stop accepting paper tickets after May 31Thunder Bay Transit continues to roll out Lift Pass, its reloadable smart card. To continue to modernize how fares are paid, Transit will stop accepting paper tickets as payment on buses at the end of day, May 31, 2025.
City Council approves Kam River Heritage Park for Temporary VillageCity Council has approved Kam River Heritage Park as the location for the City’s new Temporary Shelter Village. This decision is subject to final approval at the May 5th City Council meeting.
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