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Dates Revised for Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection
April 12, 2016 - Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection dates for spring 2016 have been pushed forward several weeks due to continuing cold weather and recent snowfalls.
Leaf and yard waste collection, previously scheduled for early May, will now take place between May 17 and May 27, on the regular recycling day indicated in residents' 2016 Garbage & Recycling Collection Schedules.
New Urban Agriculture Site to Benefit Young LeadersApril 12, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay, along with Roots to Harvest, unveiled a new program and site plan on Monday evening to transform the former soccer fields adjacent to Volunteer Pool into a productive urban agriculture site, where young adults will gain leadership and employment skills through gardening, bee keeping, and raising rabbits.
The site plan was developed by Stuart Oke, Community Grower for Roots to Harvest, in consultation with renowned farmer Chris Blanchard, owner of agricultural.
Sections of Cumberland Street to Close for ImprovementsApril 8, 2016 - Sections of Cumberland Street will close to northbound traffic starting on Tuesday, April 12 to allow for various improvements including asphalt reconstruction, watermain replacement, boulevard landscaping, and installation of a new storm sewer and street lighting.
While site preparation work will begin on April 11, traffic access to Cumberland Street will remain unrestricted until the following day, April 12.
Share Your Views on Paterson Park RedevelopmentApril 8, 2016 - Paterson Park may look very different in the near future according to concept plans presented to the public at a meeting last night on proposed options for the park's redevelopment.
Three potential designs were presented, and participants were invited to share their feedback as well as identify their preferred plan.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Alerts Paramedics to Toxic GasApril 6, 2016 - Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS) Paramedics responded to a call for service in which the patient was experiencing confusion. On arrival, paramedics were warned of a potential cause of this confusion when the Carbon Monoxide detector attached to their oxygen bag began to alarm.
City Launches "˜Don't Be Trashy' Campaign for Civic Pride MonthApril 6, 2016 - To kick-off Civic Pride Month, the City introduced the "˜Don't Be Trashy' campaign today to encourage people to take pride in Thunder Bay and not trash our environment.
"Litter is a major problem that cripples our City," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.
City Honours Local Arts & Heritage TalentApril 1, 2016 - The achievements and contributions of local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay's annual Arts & Heritage Awards, presented by the Walleye, on Thursday evening at the Finnish Labour Temple.
This year's nominees represent a wide spectrum of Thunder Bay's cultural sector from individual artists, theater, film, music and historians to cultural business, educators, and supporters.
Share Your Views on City's Roads Maintenance StandardsApril 1, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay Roads Division is looking for the public's feedback on the Maintenance Quality and Performance Standards, which set clear guidelines for services to maintain, repair, and replace the City's roads and sidewalks.
The survey results will be considered when the Standards are revised later this summer.
City Reminds Residents to be Safe if Discarded Needles are FoundMarch 31, 2016 - The arrival of spring and warmer temperatures uncover large amounts of litter on city streets and parks, and the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy is reminding residents to take care if they find a discarded needle.
Disposing of needles is not a core function of the Thunder Bay Police, so residents are being urged to contact Superior Points to deal with the discarded needles, or take some simple steps to safely dispose of the needles themselves.
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