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The City of Thunder Bay is once again celebrating the individuals that continue to  make its crossing guard program a success with the 14th annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on  Friday, June 7. 

The crossing guard program has been in place since 1947.

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Following last night’s Public Open House that gathered input on the City’s 2019-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan and 2020 City Budget, residents are being given another opportunity to share their input into next year’s City budget through an online survey.

Available until June 19, the survey asks residents to identify their budget priorities – what areas they would propose spending less or more budget, and what City programs, projects and services are important to them.

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JUNE 7, 2019

WHEREAS, since 1947 when Adult Crossing Guards were instituted in Port Arthur, Crossing Guards have provided safe crossing for school children walking to and from school; and

WHEREAS, due to dedication and a conscientious attitude to their work, they have maintained an outstanding safety record; and

WHEREAS, a day set aside to recognize all Crossing Guards and acknowledge the fine work they do crossing children safely in all sorts of weather would be beneficial to the Crossing Guards and..

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JUNE 5 - 16, 2019

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay celebrates the diversity that strengthens our city, including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited and all other sexual orientations and gender identities; and

WHEREAS, the intent of Thunder Pride is to encourage Thunder Bay to be a safe and welcoming place for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to attend school, to work, to raise a family, to start a business, to live; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Pride promises..

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May 26 - June 1, 2019  

WHEREAS, when a crime occurs, it doesn't affect just one person, but their family members and the entire community; and

WHEREAS, victims of crime and their families deserve support from their community; and

WHEREAS, many victim service providers, police officers, and professionals working in the criminal justice system provide assistance to victims of crime and their families; and

WHEREAS, National Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week, May 26 - June 1, 2019, offers..

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WHEREAS, decades of struggle by workers and their unions have created many health and safety regulations and an employer-funded compensation system for times when those safeguards fail; and

WHEREAS, statistics show that over 300 employees die each year in Ontario because of accidents that occur while they are at work and the reality is that many of these accidents and deaths could have been prevented; and

WHEREAS, every year on June 1st, workers gather to recognize sisters and brothers who have been..

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Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local businesses and supporting a strong economy and the middle class.

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Batteries can still be recycled at designated drop-off locations, however, the curbside battery collection program has been cancelled going forward. 

“This program proved to be very successful,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste and Recycling Services.

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Walsh Street, from Neebing Avenue to Beaverhall Place, is closed due to downed wires caused by a traffic accident. There will be no emergency access.

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