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Update on 2012 Flood Class Action Proceedings - City Serving Third Party Notice to Approximately 200 Property Owners Regarding Failure to Disconnect Rainwater Leaders or Downspouts
September 1, 2015 - The claimants have recently agreed to discontinue a second Flood Class Action against the City, which started about two years after the initial action. Both actions arose out of the May 28, 2012 flood disaster.
City Marks International Overdose Awareness DayAugust 31, 2015 - As a symbol of condolence for International Overdose Awareness Day, flags were lowered to half-staff today at City Hall, and 37 t-shirts were displayed, to recognize each life lost in 2013 to an overdose.
Held annually on August 31, the goal of this day is to raise awareness about overdose, to reduce the stigma associated with substance use and drug related deaths, while acknowledging the impact overdose has on families, friends and communities.
Sewer and Water Work Scheduled for Northern AvenueAugust 28, 2015 - Northern Avenue at Syndicate Avenue North will be closed for five days beginning at 7 am on Monday, Aug. 31 for sewer and water work.
Smoke Alarms Provide Early Warning for FamilyAugust 28, 2015 - The early warning provided by working smoke alarms alerted a father and his daughter to a fire in their Christina Street home early yesterday morning. Firefighters responded to a structural fire just before 2 am and quickly extinguished a fire that was burning in the basement.
Thunder Bay Transit Fall Schedule Begins August 30August 27, 2015 - Following weeks of community consultation, service improvements to Thunder Bay Transit's fall schedule will begin on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Property Owner Charged With Smoke Alarm and CO Alarm ViolationsAugust 26, 2015 –A Finlayson Street property owner has been ticketed for failing to maintain a smoke alarm and failing to install a Carbon Monoxide alarm as required by the Ontario Fire Code. Each ticket carries a fine of $360.
Thunder Bay Gets Substantial Ministry Time at AMO ConferenceAugust 20, 2015 - Mayor Keith Hobbs, Chair of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Councillor Joe Virdiramo and Councillor Trevor Giertuga, along with City Manager Tim Commisso, were four of more than 1,600 delegates at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) 2015 AGM Conference that took place in Niagara Aug. 16-19.
City Extends Online Comment Period for Waterfront Master PlanAugust 18, 2015 - The proposed Waterfront Master Plan Update, presented to City Council in July as a first report, is now available online for an extended period to allow residents more time to provide their comments.
The update builds upon the success of the Waterfront revitalization initiatives implemented through the first phase of waterfront development at Prince Arthur's Landing.
2015 Road Work Season Continues (2)August 17, 2015 - The busy road work season continues around the city, including road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sewer and watermain repair/replacement, bridge work and streetlight renewal.
The City of Thunder Bay is investing $40 million on these improvements and related infrastructure, including $380,000 in the Enhanced Infrastructure Renewal Program Capital Budget in 2015.
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