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A Rosedale Ave. apartment owner has plead guilty to nine counts of violating the fire code in Provincial Offences Court.

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The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to present The Treble at this evening’s Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, Wednesday, Aug. 21.

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In March 2019, City Council approved a review to improve understanding of the programs and services currently provided by the City, and provide information that will allow Council and administration to make informed strategic choices regarding those programs and services.

The City has hired Grant Thornton LLP to provide the independent review.

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The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce the launch of two new funding programs to support tourism industry growth through the CEDC’s share of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).

The program consists of two funding streams; one for tourism event growth support and the other supporting product development.

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Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, Victoria Avenue, between Edward Street and Lillie Street, will be resurfaced. Work will include removing the existing asphalt surface and re-paving with two new lifts of asphalt.

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The City of Thunder Bay is investing $30 million in 2019 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, but the inconvenience ultimately results in improved infrastructure.

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DST Consulting Engineers will be installing monitoring wells and sampling soil and groundwater on the festival field at Boulevard Lake Park. DST will be installing fencing to keep the public and trail users safe and separated from the drill rig.

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Residents are reminded that fireworks within the city can only be discharged during specified holidays and the three days leading up to them. Holidays which permit fireworks include: New Year’s Day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, New Year’s Eve, and the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year).

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To mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Thunder Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking hosted an information fair and BBQ this afternoon at Minnesota Park to raise awareness about human trafficking and what community resources are available to those affected by it.

“Unfortunately, human trafficking is a growing issue in our community, just as it is around the world,” said Kristal Carlson, Co-Chair – Thunder Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking.

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Thunder Bay’s first Storywalk, Victor’s Vickers Park Adventure, launched today at Vickers Park. The Storywalk is a story displayed on a series of posts throughout the park to be read as one walks around the park.

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