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Call for Talent for City of Thunder Bay Summer Events
March 11, 2016 - 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.
Performance opportunities include over 14 event days, including two major single-day events and two event series.
Change Your Batteries When You Change Your Clock (3)March 10, 2016 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds the community to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend for Daylight Savings Time.
"Every time change is an opportunity to educate the community about the importance of changing and testing the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms," said Fire Chief John Hay.
Residents Safely Evacuated During Group Home FireMarch 7, 2016 - A fire investigation has determined that the quick actions by care providers in a residential group home led to the safe evacuation of six residents in rapidly evolving fire conditions.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be a resident lighting paper on fire.
Community Sponsors Needed: City Launches Welcome Project to Help Acclimate NewcomersMarch 5, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay, through its Aboriginal Liaison Unit, is embarking on an innovative film project to address the need for educational resources to help youth transitioning to Thunder Bay, learn how to navigate and thrive in the city.
The City has partnered with award-winning Aboriginal filmmaker Michelle Derosier and cinematographer Dave Clement of Thunderstone Pictures on the Welcome Project to produce a high-quality, four-part documentary film series and dedicated website.
Former Dawson Court and Grandview Lodge Marketed For SaleMarch 4, 2016 - The former Dawson Court and Grandview Lodge Homes for the Aged will be marketed for sale through a Request for Proposal process.
"The locations of both of these sites are very desirable," said Joel DePeuter, Manager - Realty Services.
City Recognized for Emergency Management ComplianceMarch 3, 2016 - The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) has recognized the City of Thunder Bay for again achieving compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and regulations for 2015.
"The safety of our community is paramount," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.
Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality Now Available (4)February 29, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay has released the 2015 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report, outlining how the City's drinking water is monitored, treated, and delivered to homes and taps.
"Our City's water is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said Michelle Warywoda, Director - Environment Division.
Thunder Bay Delegation Brings Priority Issues to OGRA/ROMAFebruary 25, 2016 - A delegation including Mayor Keith Hobbs, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Chair and Vice Chair Councillors Joe Virdiramo and Brian McKinnon, along with Councillor Iain Angus and City Manager Norm Gale brought Thunder Bay's key issues to the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA)/Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Combined Conference in Toronto on Feb. 21 - 24.
City Launches Engagement Process on Future of Chippewa ParkFebruary 16, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay's Parks & Open Spaces Section, in collaboration with FOTENN Planning + Design, hosted an information booth yesterday to kick off a series of community consultations that will support the development of a renewed vision for Chippewa Park.
The booth was displayed at Prince Arthur's Landing as part of the Snow Day activities, and was a component of the Chippewa Park Visioning Project, which will explore opportunities to improve the park's recreational and.
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