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The City of Thunder Bay introduced its first fully electric, zero emissions ice resurfacer today at the Fort William Gardens.

The Ice Wolf Electric Ice Resurfacer is an emissions-free unit that will eliminate 7.

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Each year, the City of Thunder Bay offers a Christmas tree chipping program from Boxing Day to January 12.

Fresh-cut Christmas trees can be dropped off at several locations across the city, where they will be collected, chipped and added to the compost pile at the City's landfill.

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For residents seeking a reprieve from the winter elements, the Thunder Bay Centennial Botanical Conservatory is tropical paradise.

The Conservatory, typically open 7 days per week will be closed the following days during the holiday season:

• December 23-26
• December 30-January 1

However, those considering a visit are encouraged to not delay as the facility will remain closed after January 1 to allow for the temporary relocation of the plants and the preparation of the site for Phase 2 of the facility.

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Southbound traffic on James Street between Arthur and Isabella Streets is currently reduced to one lane to facilitate repairs to a sewer connection in the area.

The work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, Dec.

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The ice rink at Prince Arthur's Landing will officially open on Friday, Dec. 2, operating Monday through Wednesday from 12 pm to 8 pm and Thursday to Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm.

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DECEMBER 3, 2022

WHEREAS, the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3; and

WHEREAS, the observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, 2.6 million Ontarians have a disability; and

WHEREAS, approximately one in four people live with a disability.

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The City of Thunder Bay is advising residents to drive with caution as road conditions throughout the city are icy and slippery.

City roads crews are currently sanding and salting streets, and will continue these operations until conditions improve.

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WHEREAS, violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals; and

WHEREAS, November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS, Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, with over 40 femicides between November 2021- November 2022; and

WHEREAS, Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and

WHEREAS, Indigenous, Black, South Asian and South East Asian women and girls continue to experience..

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The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to announce the 2023 Call to Artists for Snow Sculpture submissions. The Recreation & Culture Division will host its annual Snow Sculpture Competition as part of SnowDay on the Waterfront, which takes place on Family Day in February.

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