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MARCH 8, 2020

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women's Day to commemorate the 145 women killed in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the globe to recognize acts of courage..

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The Bank of Canada has announced an online campaign calling for nominations to replace former Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, who has been on the $5 bill since 1972. Mayor Bill Mauro is encouraging everyone in the community to vote for Terry Fox to be chosen.

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The City of Thunder Bay is beginning to phase out the addition of sodium hydroxide to its water. This change will occur over the next two to three months.

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FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 5 2020

WHEREAS, Lakehead University has, for more than 50 years, pursued research and innovation activities in various disciplines; and

WHEREAS, the Thunder Bay community and Northwestern Ontario greatly benefit from Lakehead University’s various research and innovation initiatives in the social sciences, humanities, sciences and engineering, and health services; and

WHEREAS, Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week celebrates the numerous accomplishments to the citizens..

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The Thunder Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking are hosting a public awareness event in the promotional court at Intercity Shopping Centre tomorrow from noon to 4pm to provide information about human trafficking and affiliated community resources. The goal is to engage the public about human trafficking and the importance of specific and specialized services.

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Last evening, at an awards ceremony held at the Legislative Building, Queen’s Park in Toronto, the Courthouse Hotel received a Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation presented by The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. 

The Thunder Bay Heritage Advisory Committee submitted the nomination with the support of City Council.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

WHERE AS; International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on February 21st that promotes an awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity as well as multilingualism. International Mother Language Day commemorates the Bengali people who sacrificed their life to protect their language and culture; and

WHERE AS; a community, despite the languages we speak we are the same and deserve the same respect as anyone else.

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FEBRUARY 20 & FEBRUARY 16-22 2020

WHEREAS, Kin Canada has been a vibrant, responsible, all-Canadian association of service clubs devoted to the concept of serving its communities throughout Canada since its founding in Hamilton, Ontario, on February 20, 1920; and

WHEREAS, Kin Canada has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and has diligently sought the development and completion of timely, relevant programs to meet the needs and challenges of our ever-evolving society; and

WHEREAS,..

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Notice is hereby given that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, at its meeting held on Monday, February 10, 2019, declared the following land and easement interests surplus to the City's requirements:

The City’s interest in the portion of Field Street (formerly Ford Street), lane and adjacent 1 foot strip, once closed, abutting 440 Central Avenue, 642 Winnipeg Avenue, 727 & Part of 707 Memorial Avenue and legally described as Part of Ford Street (now Field Street) and Lane..

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), along with the Arbor Day Foundation, has recognized the City of Thunder Bay with Tree Cities of the World designation. The international programme celebrates cities across all continents that meet core standards for the care and planning of urban trees and forests.

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