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  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

    SEPTEMBER 2021

    WHEREAS, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men; and

    WHEREAS, 1 in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with the disease; and

    WHEREAS, an estimated average of 11 Canadian men die from prostate cancer every day; and

    WHEREAS, the survival rate for prostate cancer is close to 100% when detected early, but 3 of 4 men will die when found late; and

    WHEREAS, those with a family history of the disease are at a greater risk; and

    WHEREAS, awareness and conversations about prostate..

  • City’s Dispatch Telephone Network Restored

    The City of Thunder Bay’s central “Dispatch” phone number, 625-2195, which was out of service earlier today, has now been restored to working order.

  • City’s Dispatch Telephone Network Down – Repairs Under Way

    The City of Thunder Bay’s central “Dispatch” phone number, 625-2195, is currently out of service, due to a malfunction of its Centrex network.

    Tbaytel is working to resolve the issue.

  • Busy Road Work Season Continues

    The City of Thunder Bay is investing $32 million in 2021 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

    Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers.

  • Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Lifts Fire Ban

    Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has lifted the City wide fire ban that was previously in place, consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests lifting the Restricted Fire Zone declaration.

    Fire Stations are open to the public in limited capacity due to Covid-19, so residents are still encouraged to renew and/or apply online.

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    Enbridge Gas Mayor’s Mulligan Returns for an Important Year in Support of PRO Kids

    Mayor Bill Mauro is pleased to bring the Enbridge Gas Mayor’s Mulligan Golf Tournament back to Chapples golf course on Friday, Sept. 10.

  • Watermain Work on River & Cumberland Street North

    Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 24, the intersection of Cumberland Street North and River Street will be closed for comprehensive watermain work.

  • City Recognizes Exceptional Volunteers

    In honour of Thunder Bay’s 50th Anniversary, the Official Recognition Committee and 50th Anniversary Steering Committee will recognize individuals who have volunteered extensive time toward improving and enriching the community, shown extraordinary leadership, innovation and meaningful voluntary contributions and have a minimum of 50 years of cumulative, documented volunteer service in Thunder Bay.

    The Citizens of Exceptional Achievement – Thunder Bay’s 50th Anniversary Volunteer Service.

  • Roundabout Education Event – Saturday, Aug. 21

    As the new traffic roundabout at the corner of Edward Street North and Redwood Avenue East nears completion, the City’s Engineering Department will hold a Roundabout Education Event on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11 am to 3 pm.

  • City Announces New Locations for Movie Nights in the Parks

    The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce the movie lineup and new locations for this year’s Movie Nights in the Parks, where movies will be shown in different neighbourhoods each week throughout the city.

    This year’s three-part series will be held Thursday, August 19 at Kinsmen Youth Centre (Northwood), Thursday, August 26 at West Thunder and Thursday, September 2 at Balsam Park.

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