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June 14, 2018 - The Waterfront Splash Pad at Prince Arthur's Landing officially opens for the season in Marina Park on Friday, June 15. The City of Thunder Bay encourages residents to come down to the waterfront on hot sunny days to cool off and enjoy the many events, activities and facilities available to the public during the summer months.

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June 13, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, launched its Rat Prevention & Control educational campaign, and unveiled a promotional video and brochure today.

In 2017, City Council approved the introduction of a formal promotion and education campaign to educate residents on effective control methods to prevent an increase in the rat population.

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June 11, 2018 - In response to the City's appeal heard in January 2018 by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, CN has been ordered to reopen the James Street Swing Bridge for all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and maintain it in accordance with its contractual obligation under the 1906 Agreement.

"This is a good day," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.

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June 8, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce its most diverse and talented Live on the Waterfront lineup to date.  

Live on the Waterfront won Best New Festival/Event in Ontario and placed as a Top 100 Event at the 2018 Festival & Events Ontario Awards.

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June 6 - 17, 2018

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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June 5, 2018 - A section of Chapples Drive is closed today to realign and reset the culvert that crosses Chapples Drive. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

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June 4, 2018

WHEREAS, hatred provokes violence and takes an enormous toll on our community; and

WHEREAS, bullying can happen anytime, anywhere to people of all ages, genders, races and educational levels; and

WHEREAS, everyone can stop bullying. Adults have a responsibility to protect and serve as role models for children and children can do their part by speaking up to an adult they trust when they notice bullying happening; and

WHEREAS, it is essential that, within a community, all people feel accepted,.

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June 4, 2018 - City crews have responded to a water main break that occurred last night on Victor Street. 

While the water main is being repaired, residents in Mount Forest, around Mountain Road and Riverdale Road may experience low water pressure or discoloured water.

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June 4, 2018 - Today has been proclaimed Weed Out Hate Day in Thunder Bay. Mayor Keith Hobbs along with children and staff from Little Lions Waldorf Daycare & Kindergarten planted sunflowers as a symbol of commitment to peace.

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June 2, 2018

WHEREAS, the Parliament of Canada wishes to increase awareness among Canadians of the significant benefits of physical activity and to encourage Canadians to increase their level of physical activity and their participation in recreational sports and fitness activities; and

WHEREAS, it is in Canada’s interest to improve the health of all Canadians and to reduce the burden of illness on Canadian families and on the Canadian health care system; and

WHEREAS, many local governments in Canada..

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