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City Residents Asked to Restrict All Non-Essential Water Use
May 12, 2016 - Customers city-wide are asked to continue to restrict all non-essential water use as efforts to restore water service at the Chamberlain Pumping Station are ongoing.
As repairs are completed, residents in Zone 2N, extending north of Oliver Road and west of Algoma Street, may experience low water pressure.
Kashechewan Residents Returning Home TodayMay 12, 2016 - Residents of Kashechewan First Nation that were evacuated to Thunder Bay are returning to their home community today as planned. A total of eight flights will depart the city for the community near James Bay.
Section of Chamberlain Street Closed7:43 am
May 12, 2016 - A section of Chamberlain Street, between Shuniah and Egan Streets, has been closed to all traffic as efforts to restore water service at the Chamberlain Pumping Station continue.
The duration of the closure is unknown at this time.
Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next WeekMay 12, 2016 - Curbside collection of leaf and yard waste was delayed due to the late arrival of spring. Collection will take place between Tuesday, May 17 and Friday, May 27 on residents' regular recycling day during that two-week-period.
Chamberlain Pumping Station Issue: Residents Asked to Limit Water Use Across City7:19 am
May 12, 2016 - Customers in the north end of the City may experience low water pressure, discoloured water, or no water service today due to a failure at the Chamberlain Pumping Station that occurred at approximately 3 am this morning.
Staff have immediately responded to determine the cause and restore service.
Advisories Still in Effect: Water System Pressure Gradually Being Restored5:10..
Free Compost Available to Residents Beginning May 13May 11, 2016 - Compost will be available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility on Friday, May 13 while quantities last, weather permitting.
Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road.
Kashechewan Evacuees Preparing to Return HomeMay 10, 2016 - Residents of Kashechewan First Nation that were evacuated to Thunder Bay on May 1, due to a threat of flooding in their home community are expected to return home as early as Thursday. The First Nation has rescinded the evacuation order indicating it is now safe for residents to return to the community.
Pumping Station Tests May Cause Discoloured WaterMay 10, 2016 - On Wednesday, May 11 Sewer and Water North will conduct tests at the Chamberlain Pumping Station as part of an ongoing upgrade. Beginning at 9am, several distribution valves will be closed, temporarily isolating the Chamberlain Pumping Station from the water distribution system.
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