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Holiday Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day
December 22, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay will once again recycle natural Christmas trees this holiday season from December 26 to January 10.
Trees will be ground into wood chips and added to the compost pile at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility.
City Treasurer/CFO Announces February RetirementDecember 18, 2015 - After 15 years as the City Treasurer and General Manager with the City of Thunder Bay, Carol Pollard announced today she is retiring at the end of February 2016.
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Christmas Gift Wrap Not RecyclableDecember 18, 2015 - Thunder Bay residents are reminded that the brightly coloured or foil wrapping paper often used during the Christmas season cannot be recycled because of its high ink content.
"Recool will not collect blue bags that contain wrapping paper left at the curb, nor will they collect wrapping paper brought to recycling depots," said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City's Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section.
Holiday Changes to Waste & Recycling CollectionDec. 18, 2015 - Garbage and recycling collection dates for all residents and businesses will change for the weeks of December 21 and December 28, as there is no collection on Friday, Dec.
Calendar Parking Restrictions to Take EffectDecember 17, 2015 - Calendar Parking Regulations will go into effect for the 2015/2016 winter season on Friday, Dec. 18.
Corrosion Control Plan Update Presented To PublicDecember 17, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay is moving into the next phase of implementing its Corrosion Control Plan in January.
An update on the plan - which will use pH adjustment to reduce lead corrosion in drinking water pipes - was presented to residents at a public information session held lastnight at the North End Community Centre on Huron Avenue.
City of the Poppy: Commemorative Initiative Acknowledges Important Role of City in HistoryDecember 16, 2015 - Thousands of men and women from Port Arthur, Fort William, and the region served in the armed forces during the First World War. The Poppy was adopted as a national symbol of remembrance in Port Arthur at the Prince Arthur Hotel on July 6, 1921.
Cold Water and Ice Warning (2)December 16, 2015 - With cold weather now upon us, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is encouraging parents and guardians to speak with their children about the dangers of walking on ice and exposure to ice cold water.
Ice conditions should be considered dangerous at all times, but they are especially dangerous early in the winter season as thick ice has not yet formed.
Municipal Division Employees Surpass UW Campaign GoalDecember 15, 2014 – Employees of the City of Thunder Bay, Superior North EMS, and Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) proudly pledged $227,333.49 to the United Way today following the close of the Municipal Division's 20th Annual United Way Employee Campaign – $36,233.
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