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  • Fire Chief Urges Residents to Stay Safe by Being Prepared

    February 14, 2017 - There were numerous fire tragedies across Ontario this week. Seven people were killed in separate incidents and others were hospitalized with burns including a young child and a toddler.

  • City to Celebrate Winter with SnowDay on the Waterfront

    February 7, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting all citizens to spend some time outside experiencing the best of winter at SnowDay on the Waterfront, set for Family Day, Monday, Feb. 20, from 12 - 5 pm.

  • Findings of Supervised Injection Services Study Presented

    February 7, 2017 - Members of the community gathered at Elevate NWO today where findings of the recent Supervised Injection Services (SIS) Feasibility Study were presented.

    "Given the health and social challenges of injection drug use Thunder Bay is currently contending with, it's encouraging to see people who inject drugs and a diverse range of community stakeholders supporting the need for supervised injection services," said principal investigator Dr.

  • Building Services Division/Ontario Building Code Updates for 2017

    February 7, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay Building Services Division would like to advise the public, designers and contractors of the following updates which may impact building construction and building code enforcement within the city.

    "Our goal is to ensure everyone is aware of the building code updates as we approaching the spring building season," said Des Stolz, Director of Building Services, City of Thunder Bay.

  • Call for Talent for 2017 City of Thunder Bay Events

    February 2, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting musicians, dance groups, children's entertainers and other stage performance acts to apply to perform at the City's annual summer events series.

    Performance opportunities include over 14 event days, with two major single-day events and two event series.

  • City Employee Recognized for Sports Tourism Excellence

    February 2, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's Special Events Developer, Paul Burke, is a finalist in the Sport Tourism Champion category for the 2017 Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) PRESTIGE Awards.

    The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of an elected or paid official (federal, provincial, municipal) who greatly impacted sport tourism in their community in 2016.

  • City Supports Youth Through New Kinsmen Youth Centre

    February 2, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay continues to support and develop youth programs and services throughout the City.

    Today the City's Recreation and Culture Division hosted a Community Open House at the new Kinsmen Youth Site, 609 James St.

  • City and Fort William First Nation Collaborate on Economic Development

    February 1, 2017 - Representatives from the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation participated in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) today, a national program delivered jointly by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers.

    This is one of four partnerships in Canada to embark on a five-year First Nations-Municipal collaboration program.

  • Nominees Announced for Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards

    January 31, 2017 - Over 35 nominees in 15 categories will be celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay's 7th Annual Arts & Heritage Awards, presented by Copperfin Credit Union. The achievements and contributions of these talented local artists, historians, cultural organizations and businesses will be recognized at the awards show, hosted by CBC's Lisa Laco, on Thursday, Feb.

  • Owner Ticketed For Smoke Alarm Violation (1)

    January 31, 2017 - A Wiley Street property owner has been ticketed for failing to install a smoke alarm where required. The ticket carries a fine of $360.

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