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FIT TOGETHER Plan to be presented to City Council Tonight
November 14, 2016 - The Recreation and Facilities Master Plan, FIT TOGETHER, will be presented to City Council tonight as a first report.
The Plan is considered a strategic planning document that will provide a framework for future investment over a 12-15 year horizon into facilities, programming and services for City recreation.
Smoke Alarms Provide Early Warning for OccupantsNovember 9, 2016 - Firefighters responded to and quickly extinguished a structural fire just after 7 am on Nov. 5 that was burning in an upstairs bedroom on Grenville Avenue.
2016 Mayor's Community Safety AwardsNovember 7, 2016 - Two individuals and three community projects were recognized this evening during the sixth Annual Mayor's Community Safety Awards ceremony for their work to make Thunder Bay a safer community.
"I wish to offer my sincerest congratulations and thanks to each of this year's recipients," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Welcomes Six New RecruitsNovember 5, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue honored both new and veteran firefighters at a Long-Service and New Recruit Graduation Ceremony today at the Thunder Bay Fire & Emergency Services Regional Training Complex. Six new recruits and eleven current employees of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue were honored at today's ceremony.
CUPE Local 87 Advises its Members Vote to Accept City's OfferNovember 4, 2016- The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 advised the City this evening that its Union membership has voted to accept the City's offer.
"CUPE Local 87 employees play a vital role in providing services to the community," said Norm Gale, City Manager.
SAFE Program Gets Big Donation from Union GasNovember 4, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a $5000 donation of combination smoke/CO alarms today from Union Gas for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone).
The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
Waste & Recycling Collection Moves One Day Earlier Next WeekNovember 3 - In all waste collection Areas and Zones, curbside garbage collection will occur one day early during the week of Nov. 6, due to Remembrance Day.
City Powers Up Thunder Bay's First Pedestrian CrossoverNovember 2, 2016 - The City activated Thunder Bay's first pedestrian crossover today at the south-west corner of Algoma Street and Cornwall Avenue.
On January 1, 2016, changes to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act came into effect that officially allows municipalities to install new types of pedestrian crossovers.
Video Highlights Thunder Bay Fire Rescue as LeaderNovember 2, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue was recently featured at the International Association for Fire Chiefs Annual Conference & Expo in San Antonio Texas.
WebsEdge, a global TV production company, partnered with the International Association for Fire Chiefs to produce a series of pre-recorded films that highlight the work of leading fire departments in North America.
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