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Week of Canada Day Waste Collection Date Changes
The upcoming Canada Day holiday will result in changes to waste and recycling collection in Area 1 and Area 2.
There is no collection on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1.
S&P Reaffirms City’s Credit Rating for Fourth Straight YearStandard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Thunder Bay’s credit rating of AA, with a stable outlook.
Over the next two years, the City is expected to maintain overall sound financial results including balanced budgetary performance, low municipal debt burden, and a robust liquidity position.
City Expanding Recycling Program Effective July 1Effective July 1, the City of Thunder Bay will expand its recycling program to allow residents to recycle all #1 and #2 plastic containers.
The recycling program expansion will allow residents to recycle additional plastic items such as clamshell containers often used for salads, vegetables, berries, or pastries.
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Continues to Fill Local Healthcare NeedsThe Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) continues to move forward with the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is continuing remotely with great success.
Canadian Multiculturalism DayJUNE 27, 2020
WHEREAS, June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a day to celebrate the cultural diversity of Canadians, and the history that brought us to this day. It was on October 8, 1971, in a statement to the House of Commons, that Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy.
COVID-19: City Resuming More Services for Phase 2 ReopeningThe Phase 2 Summer 2020 Operations report was presented and approved by City Council last night with a number of services and facilities reopening.
Child Care
Algoma Child Care Centre has been designated as a priority site for reopening municipal child care as early as June 29.
Section of Simpson Street Temporarily ClosedCity Launches Lead Water Service Replacement Loan ProgramCity Council approved an interest-free loan program last night that will allow property owners to borrow funds from the city to assist in the replacement of privately owned lead water service pipes.
Lead enters the water when it sits still for long periods of time in lead pipes or fixtures.
Summer day camps registration to open June 23As of Tuesday June 23, the Recreation & Culture Division will be accepting registrations for children’s programming this summer. Programs are scheduled to begin on July 13 and will include modified Summer Camp and Playgrounds Program options.
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