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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
WHEREAS Prostate Cancer Support Thunder Bay will lead and participate in a prostate cancer awareness campaign throughout this month with an aim to increase awareness of the #1 cancer in men and the support available in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario for men and their families; and
WHEREAS, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Prostate Cancer Support Thunder Bay voluntarily helps men diagnosed with prostate cancer, provides..
City launches new governance structure of City CouncilThe City is excited to announce a new governance structure for City Council starting this September. The new model will move from the existing Committee of the Whole to Standing Committees.
James St. S. closure between Gore St. & Montreal St. for rehabilitationBeginning Tuesday, September 2, James Street South will be closed to southbound traffic between Gore Street and Montreal Street for rehabilitation of the CN Rail Crossing. The work includes installation of new concrete panels and resurfacing of the approaches.
Thunder Bay honours fallen soldiers through the Memorial Banner ProjectWe are proud to announce the Remembrance Day Memorial Banner Project that will honour those who served from our city. The project is supported by the City of Thunder Bay and the Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee.
City and TBDHU Host International Overdose Awareness DayThe Thunder Bay Drug Strategy and Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) will come together on Wednesday, Aug. 27 starting at 11 am with the public and community partners at Shelter House to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
Drone Light Shows headline Live on the Waterfront: Summer Send-OffThe City of Thunder Bay’s Live on the Waterfront outdoor concert series, presented by Ontario Power Generation, is set to close out the season in dazzling fashion with the Summer Send-Off on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28 at Marina Park. Live music starts at 6:30 pm and concludes at 9:30 pm on both nights followed by a spectacular drone light show.
Temporary closure of Pacific Avenue Overpass for inspectionWater distribution system work may cause service interruptions for Mount Forest area residentsScheduled maintenance work to the Neebing booster pumping station may cause water service interruptions to the residents of the Mount Forest Estates area. The planned maintenance is scheduled to commence on August 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am and is expected to be completed by end of day.
Automated garbage cart delivery begins to 25% of City householdsBeginning today, pre-assembled wheeled garbage carts will start being delivered to selected neighbourhoods representing approximately 25% of the City’s residential households. Delivery of carts will continue over several weeks.
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