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  • City Tops "Best of the Lake" List as Best Weekend Destination

    August 7, 2015 - Thunder Bay has earned accolades in 10 categories in the 2015 Best of the Lake Awards from Lake Superior Magazine, announced internationally this week. The City is pleased to announce readers selected Thunder Bay as Best Weekend Destination in Ontario.

    Aug 07, 2015
  • Road Work Restricts Access to Two Sections of Edward Street

    August 7, 2015 - Motorists are asked to avoid travelling on Edward Street if possible next week due to two major road construction projects that will limit access to two different sections of the corridor.

    On Monday, Aug.

    Aug 07, 2015
  • Fort William Gardens Box Office Remains Open Following Accident

    August 6, 2015 - On Wednesday, Aug. 5,  at approximately 5:40 pm, a single motor vehicle drove into the southwest corner of the Fort William Gardens.

    Aug 06, 2015
  • Water Line Work to Close Section of 15th Sideroad

    August 4, 2015 - 15th Sideroad between Mountain Road and Thunder Road will close today for three days due to water line work.

    The closure will be in effect from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm today, Aug.

    Aug 04, 2015
  • Thunder Bay's First Protected Bike Lane and Multi-Use Trail Opens

    July 31, 2015 - Cyclists and pedestrians using the Arundel Street Active Living Corridor will now have more separation from car and truck traffic thanks to an improved lane configuration. 

    In May, City Council approved implementing Thunder Bay's first buffered bike lane and protected two-way multi-use trail on Arundel Street.

    Jul 31, 2015
  • Section of Victoria Avenue to Close for Rail Crossing Rehabilitation

    July 30, 2015 - Victoria Avenue between Selkirk and Waterloo streets will close to all through traffic on Tuesday, August 4 for one week.

    The closure is necessary as the CN rail crossing on Victoria Avenue is scheduled for rehabilitation.

    Jul 30, 2015
  • City Hall Sounds to Return to McGillivray Square for Third Season

    July 30, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay's Crime Prevention Council today announced the third annual edition of City Hall Sounds, which brings live entertainment, great local food, and other activities to McGillivray Square - the public space in front of City Hall.

    "City Hall Sounds brings such an energy to the Square," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.

    Jul 30, 2015
  • Aboriginal Youth Trip to China Being Postponed

    July 27, 2015 - Plans to send a contingent of Aboriginal youth to Jiaozou, China is being postponed until sufficient funds to sponsor the youth can be raised.

    "Unfortunately, the time frame we had to fundraise to cover the total cost of this trip was not long enough and we have not had the sponsorship support we had hoped for, so we have determined that it is in the City's best interest to postpone the trip at this time," said Ann Magiskan, Aboriginal Liaison.

    Jul 29, 2015
  • City Invites Online Comment for Waterfront Master Plan Update

    July 28, 2015 - The Waterfront Master Plan Update that was presented to City Council yesterday as a first report is now available online for residents to provide their comments.

    The proposed Waterfront Master Plan Update builds upon the success of the Waterfront revitalization initiatives implemented through the first phase of waterfront development at Prince Arthur's Landing.

    Jul 28, 2015
  • Public Art Takes to the Streets with Launch of Art Bus

    July 24, 2015 - Today the City of Thunder Bay unveiled a City Transit bus that has been transformed into a local cultural experience, an animated, moving showcase of local art.

    "The intent of the art bus is to integrate creativity and art into the daily, urban experience of residents and visitors to Thunder Bay," said Daniel Hansen, Public Art Committee Chair.

    Jul 24, 2015

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