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"The Knights of Columbus are proud supporters of the Special Olympics. In keeping with our close relationship with local Special Olympics athletes, the six local Knights councils are honoured to partner with the City of Thunder Bay in recognizing these athletes by raising their flag at City Hall.

• Proclamations

Following discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 24, 2025 surrounding the future of the James Whalen tug, the City would like to clarify that local company, Harbour Metals, has not made an offer to scrap or salvage the tug.

The misunderstanding arose from a suggestion made by a member of the public to a Member of Council, naming Harbour Metals as willing to perform the salvage work at no charge.

• City News

Today, Thunder Bay Transit officially launched its new electronic fare card, Lift Pass, a new and convenient way of paying for bus fare. Lift Pass allows passengers to load Transit fare products onto a reloadable smart card who can tap their card to ride Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ Specialized Transit.

• City News

As part of the City of Thunder Bay’s efforts to protect roadways during the spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur, reduced heavy load restrictions will be in effect within city limits starting at 8 am on Monday, March 24, 2025.

This date is weather-dependent and may be subject to change.

• City News

March 20, 2025 – Great news for homeowners, developers, and builders— the City of Thunder Bay is now accepting applications for housing grants to boost the city’s housing supply. Grants will support three key areas:

• Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) – Help for homeowners adding secondary units to existing properties.
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  • City News

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting residents to share their feedback on Thunder Bay Transit Services through a public survey. This initiative is part of the City’s efforts to update its Asset Management Plan and begin work towards transforming transit to support service excellence and encourage ongoing ridership growth.

• City News

The governance structure of City Council in Thunder Bay could change, with the City looking for input on how Council operates.

Currently, City Council uses the Committee of the Whole system to receive reports, debate topics and make preliminary decisions on matters that govern Thunder Bay.

• City News
• Get Involved

Notice of Public Meeting

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting before City Council to consider a Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment at 6155 Loch Lomond Road on: Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m.

• Public Notices

Notice of Application

Lands subject to the application

The subject property is known as 1151 John Street Road and is located at the south-east corner of John Street Road and Chercover Drive, as shown on the key map below.

Currently existing on the property is a vacant one-story commercial building, and several accessory buildings.

• Public Notices

Notice of Application

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting before City Council to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment at 1091 Central Avenue on: Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m.

• Public Notices