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  • Reconstruction of Balmoral Street Continues

    September 2, 2016 - The southbound lanes of Balmoral Street, between Hewitson and William Street, will be closed starting on Tuesday, Sept. 6 for approximately two to three weeks.

  • City Resident Found Guilty of Illegal Outdoor Burning

    September 1, 2016 - An East Donald Street property owner plead guilty to illegal outdoor burning earlier this week in Provincial Offences court and was fined $250 from an incid

    September 1, 2016 - An East Donald Street property owner plead guilty to illegal outdoor burning earlier this week in Provincial Offences court and was fined $250 from an incident on May 9 when a backyard bonfire was lit during the City of Thunder Bay and Ministry of Natural Resources fire ban.

    "All outdoor burning is immediately.

  • Road Work to Close Section of Simpson Street

    September 1, 2016 - Work that will close Simpson Street between Robertson Street and Pacific Avenue is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Sept. 6 for sanitary sewer replacement and pavement resurfacing.

  • New Sculptures Unveiled on Algoma Street

    August 31, 2016 - Two new sculptures were unveiled today by the City of Thunder Bay on the Algoma Street curb extensions between Bay Street and Cornwall Avenue. The curb extensions have been being transformed into displays of Public Art with the addition of two pedestrian-scale bronze sculptures titled Wild Life by Hamilton-based artist Brandon Vickerd.

  • City Launches Award-Winning Mobile App to Help Connect Citizens

    August 30, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay officially launched Pingstreet, a free mobile app changing how communities and municipalities interact, today at City Hall.

    Developed by eSolutionsGroup, a leading digital solutions company with a long history of working within the Public Sector, Pingstreet uses location-based technology to give citizens easy access to real-time information directly on their mobile device.

  • Culvert Work to Divert Traffic on Mapleward Road

    August 25, 2016 - Culvert replacement work will require the closure of a small section of Mapleward Road between Laval Street and Highway 11/17 beginning on Monday, Aug 29.
     
    While local traffic will have access to the area, other through traffic will not be permitted.

  • Balmoral Street and Hewitson Street Intersection to Close Friday

    August 25, 2016 - The intersection at Balmoral Street and Hewitson Street will be closed on Friday, August 26 to allow for the construction of a new storm sewer. 
     
    The closure affects the east side of Balmoral Street (side on which the Keg is located).

  • Watch for Bikes! Program Launches in Thunder Bay

    August 25, 2016 - The Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) "Watch for Bikes!" program is being launched in Thunder Bay with the help of a new partnership between the City of Thunder Bay, Little Lions Waldorf Daycare, and CAA North and East Ontario.

    "Advocating for safer roads for all road users continues to be a major priority for us," says Robert Keeper, Thunder Bay resident and Chair of the Board of Directors for CAA North & East Ontario.

  • Thunder Bay Priorities Top of Mind at Windsor AMO Conference

    August 24, 2016 - A delegation including Mayor Keith Hobbs, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Chair Councillor Joe Virdiramo and City Manager Norm Gale brought Thunder Bay's key issues to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference (AMO) in Windsor last week. The group brought 13 priorities to the ears of Ministers during one-on-one meetings to lobby for action and/or funding for Thunder Bay.

  • Calendar of Special Events Celebrate 25 Years at 55 Plus Centre

    August 19, 2016 - The Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with 25 days of events, special displays, and recognition luncheons kicking off on Aug. 30.

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