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Summer in the Parks Concert Line-up Announced
July 2, 2015 – The Recreation & Culture Division has announced another fantastic lineup of live entertainment for the 2015 Summer in the Parks concert season.
Eight outdoor concerts are planned featuring new acts, as well as returning favourites, for this year’s Summer in the Parks series.
Voting Open for 2015 Movie Nights in the Park Family SeriesJune 30, 2015 – Thunder Bay’s Recreation and Culture Division is again seeking public input as they select the films that will screen during the 2015 Movie Nights in the Park Family Series.
The 2015 Family Series begins Thursday, Aug.
Section of Edward Street to Close for WideningJune 29, 2015 – Edward Street from Arthur Street to Victoria Avenue will close to northbound traffic starting on Wednesday, July 1 to allow for road construction and widening.
The work is expected to take up to five weeks to complete.
Rosslyn Road Closure Extended Until June 30June 29, 2015 – Rosslyn Road from Neebing Avenue to 20th Sideroad will remain closed until 8 pm on Tuesday, June 30, to allow crews to complete repairs to a water main.
Local traffic will have limited access to the closed section, up to the excavation site at 1250 Rosslyn Road, where the road will be closed to all through traffic.
Sponsors Sought for Aboriginal Youth Trip to ChinaJune 27, 2015 – The Aboriginal Liaison Unit is looking for sponsors to bring 10 Aboriginal youth to Jiaozou, China, to represent the Aboriginal community and the City of Thunder Bay and Canada during opening ceremonies at an international Tai Chi competition and festival in August.
“The Aboriginal Liaison Unit was approached by Peng You, a resident of Thunder Bay and native of China, about coordinating a small delegation of six dancers and four drummers, who would share their culture with the people.
Section of River Street to Close for Storm Sewer ConstructionJune 29, 2015 – River Street from Rockwood Avenue to Pine Street will close to through traffic on Thursday, July 2, to facilitate storm sewer construction.
The work is expected to take one day to complete.
Repairs to Boulevard Lake Trail to Begin This WeekJune 29, 2015 – Work to restore the section of trail around Boulevard Lake where asphalt cracking appeared this spring will commence on Tuesday, June 30.
The section of trail is on the southwest side of the lake, near the intersection of Lyon Boulevard and Arundel Street.
City Announces 2015 Canada Day FestivitiesJune 25, 2015 - The Recreation & Culture Division on Thursday announced details of the upcoming Canada Day festivities, which are scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, at Prince Arthur's Landing at Marina Park.
With past attendance estimates of over 20,000, Canada Day remains Thunder Bay's largest annual single-day event.
Section of Rosslyn Road to be Closed Over the WeekendJune 25, 2015 – Rosslyn Road from Neebing Avenue to 20th Sideroad will close the weekend of June 27 and 28 to allow crews to repair a water main.
The closure is scheduled to come into effect at 8 am Saturday, June 27, and is expected to last until 8 pm on Sunday, June 28.
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