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    Central Avenue resurfacing to begin

    Beginning at 7 pm tomorrow, May 25, Central Avenue between Balmoral Street and Memorial Avenue will be closed as asphalt resurfacing work begins.

    The work will be completed in two phases.

  • Free compost available to residents

    Compost is available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting, beginning today.

    “We’re happy to again offer free compost to all residents,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services.

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    PRO Kids “Power to Play” Annual Fundraising Campaign Reaches Goal

    PRO Kids proudly announces the conclusion of its second annual fundraising campaign, “Power to Play”. The campaign positions donors as “the #1 fan of a child in need” and raised an impressive $68,408, surpassing its goal of $50,000.

  • Reduced load restrictions will be lifted next week

    The Reduced Load Restrictions that were implemented on April 12 within the city will be lifted on Monday, May 22 at 7 am. 

    Restrictions are put in place annually during the spring thaw to protect roads and help prevent excessive damage to streets.

  • World IBD Day 2023

    City hall lights are purple for IBD Day 2023

    For more information please see https://worldibdday.org/about-us and www.crohnsandcolitis.ca

  • VON Week 2023

    MAY 21-27, 2023

    WHEREAS, The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a charitable community-based health care organization that has addressed community health and social needs for over 125 years; and

    WHEREAS, VON Thunder Bay nurses, home support workers, community service coordinators and many other staff and volunteers have been caring for the lives and well-being of residents of Thunder Bay and District since 1944 (and before) and VON’s nursing, health promotion and support services make a..

  • City of Thunder Bay AA+ Rating Reaffirmed 2023

    S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Thunder Bay’s credit rating of AA+. 

    Over the next two years the City is expected to continue to maintain a low debt burden and overall sound financial results.

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    City Recognizes Funding from Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation

    The City of Thunder Bay has received $2,692,293 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for the Fiscal Year 2023 (1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023). A cheque has been presented to the City by Karen Smiley, OLG Municipal & Government Relations Manager, to Acting Mayor Kasey Etreni at City Hall.

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    City Archives Celebrates Women’s History (1)

    The City of Thunder Bay Archives is now accepting submissions to their online Women’s History Month exhibit. The online exhibit recognizes notable woman in our community, past and present, who have made significant contributions or notable accomplishments.

  • Thunder Bay Joins Province in Emergency Preparedness Week 2023

    This year, Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week takes place May 7- 13, with the theme of “Being Safe, Practiced and Prepared”.

    “Nothing is more important than being safe, prepared and practiced,” said Dennis Brescacin, Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Thunder Bay.

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