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  • Intersection of Simpson Street and Pacific Avenue, and Pacific Avenue Bridge, to Close August 10 to August 12

    Starting Monday, Aug. 10, traffic in all directions at the intersection of Simpson Street and Pacific Avenue, as well as the Pacific Avenue Bridge, will be closed for three days.

    Aug 07, 2020
  • Section of James Street Closing Tuesday, August 4 for Line Painting

    Starting at 7 am on Tuesday, August 4, James Street between Frederica Street West and Kingston Street will be closed for line painting, if weather conditions permit. The road will re-open later in the day.

    Jul 31, 2020
  • Lyon Boulevard West to Close to Traffic on Weekends

    To encourage residents to be active outside while maintaining physical distance, Lyon Boulevard West will be closed to vehicular traffic every weekend until the end of September. Users of the multi-use trail on the west side of Boulevard Lake will be able to spread out and use the adjacent roadway.

    Jul 30, 2020
  • Webinar Raises Awareness About Hepatitis for World Hepatitis Day

    Each year World Hepatitis Day takes place on July 28, bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all World Hepatitis Day promotion and events were virtual this year.

    Jul 28, 2020
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    Superior North EMS Base under Construction in Kakabeka Falls

    The Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge has awarded the tender to construct a new 2,240-square-foot ambulance base on Marian Street in Kakabeka Falls, Ontario to Aurora Construction Ltd. From the new location, Superior North Emergency Medical Services, a division of the City of Thunder Bay’s Development & Emergency Services Department, will provide land ambulance service to nearby municipalities and unincorporated areas.

    Jul 27, 2020
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    One Lane of John Street Road Closed at Mercier Street July 28

    From 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, July 28, one lane of John Street Road will be closed to eastbound traffic at Mercier Street for the installation of new sewer and water infrastructure. A detour will direct all eastbound traffic to Hutton Park Drive.

    Jul 27, 2020
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    2020 Road Work Season Continues

    The City of Thunder Bay is investing $18 million in 2020 on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, water main repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal. Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers.

    Jul 23, 2020
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    Mandatory Mask Directive Taking Effect

    The City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation and discussed the importance of residents following the full range of measures to protect against the spread of the virus.

    Starting Friday 12:01 am, masks or face coverings are required in all enclosed public spaces, including on Thunder Bay Transit.

    Jul 23, 2020
  • One Lane of Cumberland Street Bridge to Accommodate Pedestrians

    Starting Friday, July 24, the outside lane of Cumberland Street North, southbound over the Current River Bridge, will be closed to vehicle traffic to accommodate pedestrians walking the loop around Boulevard Lake.

    This safety measure is undertaken due to increased foot traffic over the bridge during the current closure of the Boulevard Lake Dam Walkway.

    Jul 23, 2020
  • Preparations Begin for New Adventure Playground at Centennial Park

    Following public engagement in the summer and fall of 2019 on the design of a renewed play area at Centennial Park, the City’s Parks & Open Spaces Section will begin removing the older equipment starting this week.

    “We are excited to begin the process of renewing and improving the Play Area,” said Cory Halvorsen, Manager of the City’s Parks & Open Spaces Section.

    Jul 22, 2020
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