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The pedestrian trail connecting the boaters’ parking area at the Marina to the Pool 6 site has been closed in order to allow for the construction of the new Thunder Bay Art Gallery, which is now underway.

Pedestrians are still able to access the Pool 6 site by following the roadway.

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Nominations are now open for the 46^th Annual Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Awards. The Awards, presented by the City of Thunder Bay, recognize individuals, organizations and groups who volunteer their time to improve and enrich our community.

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The Organizing Committee was approved last night to support the planning and delivery of the 2024 Ontario Winter Games. In April 2022, the Government of Ontario awarded the 2024 Ontario Winter Games to Thunder Bay for the first time since 1974.

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Today, the City of Thunder Bay Parks and Open Spaces Division launched an Outdoor Rinks Map to make it easier for residents to find outdoor skating rinks in their area.

Along with photos of the rinks, each rink site listing identifies the address, hours of operation, number of rinks on the site, and if the site is supervised - as well as if the site has outside lighting, washrooms, change facilities, outdoor trash bins and adjacent parking.

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The Centennial Botanical Conservatory will temporarily reopen on Monday, as there has been a change in the anticipated schedule of the Conservatory renewal project.

The Conservatory has been closed to the public since Jan.

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PRO Kids is celebrating its 25^th Anniversary in 2023. In its 25 years, the registered charity has helped 27,481 children and youth access recreational programs when their families could not afford the fees.

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2023

WHEREAS, 2023 marks 25 years of PRO Kids service, in the city of Thunder Bay; and

WHEREAS, PRO Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids) is a service that was created by the City of Thunder Bay with the support of social agencies, recreation providers, youth and other community members; and

WHEREAS, since 1998 PRO Kids, with its community partners has placed over 27,480 children and youth into recreation activities in Thunder Bay; and

WHEREAS, there are families in Thunder Bay who cannot..

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Home owners, small businesses and do-it-yourselfers in Thunder Bay now have a comprehensive guide to help turn a dream project into a reality.

The City’s Building Services and Planning Services has released Before You Build: A Guide to Planning and Permitting for Home and Small Business Projects.

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A delegation including Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Chair – Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Councillor Shelby Chng, Vice Chair – Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and City Manager Norm Gale attended the 2023 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto from January 22 to 24. They brought several community issues and key priorities forward to lobby for action and/or funding.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

WHEREAS, January 25, 2023 marks the thirteenth annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day to take action, and create positive change for mental health; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay supports positive mental health for all citizens and members of our community and seeks to improve the lives of all citizens who will experience a mental illness or mental health issue in their lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay recognizes that now is the time to come together, to take action and show support for mental..

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