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Habitat ReStore to Collect Used Items at Landfill May 22-26
May 18, 2018 - ReStore Week at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility on Mapleward Road takes place Tuesday, May 22 - Saturday, May 26. During this special week, residents visiting the landfill can donate gently used building materials, appliances, cabinets, furniture, tools, plumbing and electrical materials to Habitat for Humanity's tent - located after the weigh scales, near the public drop-off bins.
Section of Dawson Road to be Reduced to One Lane of TrafficMay 18, 2018 - A section of Dawson Road, between Hunter Road and Hazelwood Drive, will be reduced to one lane of traffic due to asphalt resurfacing work after the May long weekend.
Construction is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 22 and is expected to take up to three weeks to complete.
Westbound Lanes of Section on Red River Road to CloseMay 18, 2018 - The westbound lanes of Red River Road, from High Street to approximately 100 metres west, will be closed due to sidewalk and retaining wall repairs.
Construction is scheduled to start the week of May 22, and will continue for about eight weeks, or until work is complete.
Exemption to Garbage Item Limit after Victoria DayMay 18, 2018 - A residential household can put out an additional item of garbage, to a maximum of three items, at no additional cost during the first collection day after Victoria Day only. A tag is not required for the third item.
Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next WeekMay 17, 2018 - Curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place May 22 - June 1, on regular recycling days. Leaf and yard waste collection dates were pushed forward due to the slow start to spring.
38th Annual Kite Festival Celebrates Flight at Chippewa ParkMay 16, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce the 38th Annual Kite Festival presented by Ontario Power Generation.
The City of Thunder Bay's annual celebration of flight is back at Chippewa Park on Sunday, June 3 from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Issues Fire BanMay 15, 2018 - Effective at noon today, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has issued a fire ban on all outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay. The ban on outdoor burning is consistent with the recent Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
Temporary Closure of Boulevard Dam Pedestrian WalkwayMay 14, 2018 - The pedestrian walkway, across the top of the Boulevard Lake Dam will be closed on Wednesday, May 16, from 8 am - 6 pm, or until work is complete.
The purpose of the closure is to do repairs to the deck top of the walkway.
Free Compost Available to Residents Starting TodayMay 14, 2018 - Compost is 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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