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City receives award for 2025 Budget PresentationThe City of Thunder Bay received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2025 budget presentation.
The award encourages municipal governments across Canada to prepare budget documents and presentations of the highest quality that reflect both the guidelines and best practices set out by GFOA.
Road and Sewer Work to Close Section of MacDonell Street Starting May 20Beginning Tuesday, May 20, MacDonell Street will be closed between Central Avenue and Squier Street to allow for essential road and sewer infrastructure improvements.
The closure is necessary to complete the installation of a storm sewer system, as well as curb and gutter work, followed by asphalt paving.
Free compost is now available to City residentsFree compost is now available at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility, for all City residents - while quantities last, weather permitting.
Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road.
City of Thunder Bay AA+ Credit Rating Reaffirmed for 2025S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Thunder Bay’s credit rating of AA+.
S&P Global Ratings, an international credit rating agency, has given the City a AA+ rating for the fourth consecutive year.
City Celebrates National Public Works WeekPlease note this is an archived City News post from 2025
The City of Thunder Bay invites residents to celebrate National Public Works Week from May 18 - 24, with events that recognize the essential services that keep our city running. The celebration includes a fun-filled Public Works Open House and new this year, two public facility tours.
INSPIRE Event to empower next generation of female athletesGirls from schools across Thunder Bay will gather at Lakehead University’s C.J.
Make sure your taxi or rideshare is safe and legalArranging for a ride home after socializing is a smart choice, but before getting into a taxi or rideshare vehicle, make sure the driver and vehicle are both properly licensed for the job.
Licensing and Enforcement is aware of people posing as legitimate taxi companies online, operating through social media channels and messaging services.
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