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The City of Thunder Bay’s fall curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from Oct. 26 to Nov.

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• Garbage and Recycling

OCTOBER 21, 2021

WHEREAS, years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

WHEREAS, child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

WHEREAS, trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood..

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OCTOBER 17-23, 2021

WHEREAS; The week of October 17 to October 23, 2021 will be celebrated in Ontario as Local Government Week; and WHEREAS; The Province of Ontario, AMCTO (Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have partnered to develop a Local Government Week; and WHEREAS; The municipalities across the province have been asked to participate in this initiative to celebrate the key role that Ontario local governments play..

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John Street Road between Valley Street and Sunflower Street, will be closed to through traffic starting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, for asphalt resurfacing.

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• Road Work

Sewer and water work is taking place on Fort William Road. This has resulted in a southbound lane closure on Fort William Road between Central Avenue and Sixth Avenue, effective immediately.

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• Road Work

The City of Thunder Bay is considering changes to its recreational burning permit in an effort to address concerns that have been raised from some residents. An online survey is available now until Oct.

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• Fire

The Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre celebrated 30 years of friendship and service on Sept. 29, with a Centre celebration.

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• Recreation, Culture and Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

WHEREAS, trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve that is often called the world’s worst pain; and   WHEREAS, trigeminal neuralgia causes sharp, stabbing, electric-like face pain, and it is not unusual for sufferers to end their lives trying to escape the agonizing pain; and   WHEREAS, the episodes of pain can strike anytime, anywhere, and last for extended periods leaving the person helpless and incapacitated; and

WHEREAS, October 7, 2021, marks International..

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OCTOBER, 2021

WHEREAS, Dyslexia is a neurobiological learning disability that is characterized by an unexpected difficulty in learning to read. With proper diagnosis, instruction and support, individuals with dyslexia can learn to read accurately and fluently, and lead a successful life; and

WHEREAS, Dyslexia is hereditary and not due to a lack of intelligence or desire to learn; and

WHEREAS, Dyslexia affects 20 percent of the population and represents 80 to 90 percent of all those with learning disabilities;

WHEREAS,.

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