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As the Province enters Stage 2 of its reopening plan, the City wants to remind building owners and operators to maintain water safety when reopening. While the City is responsible to provide clean, safe drinking water to each building, it is the responsibility of each building owner to ensure it maintains the safety of the water within their building.

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The Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) met today with various community partners as Thunder Bay starts to gradually reopen.

Officials remind residents to maintain precautions against the spread of COVID-19 including regular hand washing, keeping a distance of two metres from others, and wearing a cloth mask when physical distancing is not possible such as when shopping or on a bus.

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The City of Thunder Bay welcomes the announcement from the Province that the Thunder Bay District can proceed with the next phase of reopening plans.

With the Province’s announcement yesterday, the City is continuing work on planning for certain summer facilities, programs and services in July and August, including some day camps and neighbourhood programs, Sandy Beach operations and patios at the City-operated Golf Courses.

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The City of Thunder Bay is investing $18 million in 2020, on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.

Road work can result in road closures, detours and delays for drivers.

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River Street, from Madeline Street to High Street will undergo pavement resurfacing starting this week.

Work will be completed in stages.

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Thunder Bay CEDC announces Economic Recovery Task Team and $75,000 in additional funding for local entrepreneur training program

Today the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) announces the creation of an Economic Recovery Task Team (ERTT) consisting of CEDC staff and members of the City’s Executive Management Team. CEDC staff are engaged in outreach across all business sectors in Thunder Bay and are asking business owners how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their.

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Compost is now available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting.

Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road.

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An investigation by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has concluded that the structural fire that occurred at 330 Lillie St. North on June 2, 2020, was the result of careless disposal of smoking material.

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Thunder Bay CEDC is here to support local business, industry & tourism partners through re-opening

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the business community globally, in Canada, Ontario, and Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay CEDC is a local resource committed to ensure the prosperity of Thunder Bay businesses, industry and tourism partners.

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Local COVID-19 business survey shows 91% experienced a decrease in sales; new and repeat business participation sought for second round

The partnership launched in April to survey the effects of COVID-19 on businesses in the Thunder Bay district has released the results of its first round of the survey, collected at the end of April. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, North Superior Workforce Planning Board, Thunder Bay CEDC and Northern Policy Institute agreed to collaborate on the six-month project.

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