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2015 LU Hockey Cards Highlight Fire Safety to Fans
January 29, 2015 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Tbaytel and the Lakehead University Thunderwolves have again partnered to release limited edition hockey cards of this year's varsity hockey team that highlight fire safety messaging.
"Fire and life safety education is one of our top priorites," said Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's Public Education Officer Anthony Stokaluk.
City Council Authorizes Sale of Royal Edward Arms BuildingJanuary 26, 2015 - City Council tonight authorized the sale of the Royal Edward Arms building located at 108-114 May St S. The building was marketed through an Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals process in November 2014, after Thunder Bay District Housing Corporation announced it would not be renewing its lease for the building.
Proposed 2015 City Budget Released TodayProposed 2015 City Budget Released Today
Focus on Stabilization: Council Also Presented Options to Reduce Tax Levy IncreaseJanuary 26, 2015 - The proposed 2015 Municipal Budget documents were released today as a starting point for City Council's review. The proposed 2015 Budget incorporates a 5.
Road Crews Cleaning Residential Streets as Temperatures RiseJanuary 23, 2015 - With temperatures in Thunder Bay expected to remain warm over the next two days, City road crews will take the opportunity to clean up residential streets and remove water from road surfaces.
Temperatures, as well as forecasted rain, will melt snow and cause water to pool on road surfaces.
New Fire Station Opens in Westfort Improving ResponseJanuary 14, 2015 - The second of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's two new modern Fire Stations was commissioned today. The new Station 6, located on the corner of Fredrica Street and Neebing Avenue, is part of the City's six-project plan to improve facilities, infrastructure and response times for Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the community.
Council Ratifies Agreement with the Ontario Nurses' AssociationJanuary 13, 2015 - City Council ratified a two-year collective agreement with the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) which represents 58 full-time, part-time and casual Registered Nurses in the City's three Homes for the Aged.
The agreement runs from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and provides for general wage increases of 1.
New Traffic Signals Being Activated WednesdayJanuary 13, 2015 - New traffic signals at two Thunder Bay intersections will be activated the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 14 at approximately 10 am.
Holiday Tree Collection Sites Open Boxing DayDecember 23, 2014 - The City will once again recycle natural trees this holiday season, grinding the trees into wood chips which will be added to the compost pile at the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens.
Christmas Wrapping Not RecyclableDecember 19, 2014 - Thunder Bay residents are reminded that the brightly-coloured or foil wrapping paper often used during the Christmas season cannot be recycled because of its high ink content.
"Recool will not collect blue bags that contain wrapping paper left at the curb, nor will they collect wrapping paper brought to recycling depots," said Jason Sherband, Coordinator Solid Waste Diversion and Recycling, Roads Division.
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