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Expanded Eye on the Street program helps promote public safety
In June 2021, City Council approved the expansion of the Eye on the Street program, including installing new cameras in strategic locations, upgrading the hardware and network, and increasing the number and locations of cameras.
Originally launched in 2005, the program is led by the City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), in partnership with tbaytel, and with financial support from the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s Guns and Gangs Program.
Water Service Work Closes Westbound Lanes on Oliver RoadA water service repair is taking place today on Oliver Road, between Balmoral Street and Frankwood Avenue. Those travelling west toward Balmoral Street, will be rerouted up Frankwood Avenue, as westbound lanes are closed.
City Reminds People to be Careful if Discarded Needles are FoundThe arrival of spring and the melting snow will uncover large amounts of litter on city streets, and the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy reminds people to be careful if they find a discarded needle.
If a needle is found, people are asked to contact Superior Points to deal with the discarded needles, or take some simple steps to safely dispose of the needles themselves.
National Volunteer WeekAPRIL 24-30, 2022
WHEREAS, 24 million Canadian volunteers give their time to help others, contributing close to 5 billion volunteer hours per year; and
WHEREAS, volunteers in Thunder Bay mentor our children, support those feeling isolated, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, volunteers in Thunder Bay have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic to support families, friends, neighbours and strangers, people standing up to systemic racism, and people..
Human Values Day (1)APRIL 24, 2022
WHEREAS, raising and increasing awareness of the basic Human Value of truth, right conduct, peace, love and non-violence, as well as all the multiple sub values like honesty, integrity, kindness and caring in the City of Thunder Bay is a primary goal of this wonderful city; and
WHEREAS, these values are inherent in all creeds, countries, cultures and communities, making these values truly Values without Boarders; and
WHEREAS, making the City of Thunder Bay a ‘City of Character’ is for..
City to Offer Mobile Payment App for Parking SpacesDrivers who park their vehicle at a metered space in Thunder Bay will now be able to use an app to pay for parking at any of the more than 1,000 municipal parking spots across the city.
The City of Thunder Bay will use the Passport Parking Canada app to enable anyone to pay for their parking on a smartphone.
Share Your Views on Improvements at Mountdale Boat LaunchThe City of Thunder Bay’s Parks & Open Spaces Section and the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) are looking for the public’s feedback on proposed improvements at the Mountdale/Neste Boat Launch and surrounding park area.
The Mountdale Boat launch is located on Mountdale Avenue, off Montreal Street and provides access into the Kaministiquia River and then to Lake Superior.
Returning Officer launches 2022 Municipal Election seasonThe next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 24, and the Returning Officer for the City of Thunder Bay officially launched election season today.
“As the Returning Officer for the Municipal Election, I’m pleased to officially announce election season has begun here in Thunder Bay,” said City Clerk Krista Power, Returning Officer.
Council extends well received Patio Program for 2022A popular program allowing outdoor dining in Thunder Bay will continue in 2022, after being approved by City Council.
The temporary patio program allows eligible bars, restaurants, and retail businesses to use a portion of a sidewalk, roadway, public property or private parking lot to operate if the City’s criteria are met.
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