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  • Public Consultation on Red Light Cameras Begins

    The City of Thunder Bay is studying the possibility of implementing a Red Light Camera Program at 10 intersections where accidents have been caused by red light running. Residents are invited to take an online survey through the City’s public engagement platform, and share their input on red light cameras for Thunder Bay.

  • Heavy Load Restrictions to Take Effect

    The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Reduced Load Period is expected to come into effect shortly. In conjunction with this, Heavy Load Restrictions will apply within the City of Thunder Bay limits beginning at 8 am on Monday, March 15.

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    Upcoming Service Level Changes for Recreation Facilities

    The City will be making changes to some programs and facilities to comply with provincial regulations, address reduced demand, mitigate negative financial implications and limit the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19.

    The City of Thunder Bay remains in Grey: Lockdown (maximum measures) of the Province's COVID-19 Response Framework, and only essential City services are operating during this time.

  • 2020 Report on Drinking Water Quality Now Available

    The City of Thunder Bay has released the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report that details water quality results from Jan. 1 to Dec.

  • International Womens Day

    MARCH 8, 2021

    WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women's Day to commemorate the 145 women killed in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911; and

    WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action; and

    WHEREAS, International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the globe to recognize acts of courage..

  • City’s Virtual Live on the Waterfront Series Recognized Provincially

    The City of Thunder Bay’s adaptation of the Live on the Waterfront Performance Series to a virtual format has received an Achievement Award from Festival Events Ontario (FEO).

    Achievement Award recipients were recognized for their ability to adapt, pivot and evolve their events in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

  • 50th Anniversary Year Concludes with Commemorative Video

    With the conclusion of Thunder Bay’s 50th anniversary year in 2020, the City’s 50th Anniversary Committee presented a commemorative video last night that highlights the shared history of our city from amalgamation to the present day.

  • Water Main Break Repair Closes Water Street

    As a result of a water main break, Water Street is currently closed to traffic between Park Avenue and Pearl Street. There will be no through traffic until further notice.

  • Research and Innovation Week

    MARCH 1- 5 2021

    WHEREAS, Lakehead University has, for more than 50 years, pursued research and innovation activities in various disciplines; and

    WHEREAS, the Thunder Bay community and Northwestern Ontario greatly benefit from Lakehead University’s various research and innovation initiatives in the social sciences, humanities, sciences and engineering, and health services; and

    WHEREAS, Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week celebrates the numerous accomplishments to the citizens of the community..

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    Facilities Close as City Moves to Province’s Level Grey - Lockdown

    The Province announced today that on Monday, March 1, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) zone will move to Grey: Lockdown (maximum measures) which is outlined by the Province as “widescale measures and restrictions, including closures, to halt or interrupt transmission.”

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