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John Street will reopen to traffic by end of day on Wednesday, August 28 after crews completed work on a watermain repair.

One portion of an eastbound lane on John Street, as well as the John Street entrance to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot, will remain closed temporarily while the road is prepared for full restoration.

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Today, the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) at Waverley Park, uniting community members, first responders, and local organizations, under the 2024 message of ‘Together We Can.’

The event aimed to raise awareness about the risks of overdose and promote harm reduction services – crucial strategies in combatting the ongoing and worsening toxic drug and overdose crisis.

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A section of John Street will be closed on Wednesday, August 28 as crews continue to work on watermain repairs.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street Wednesday morning.

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A section of John Street will close on Tuesday, August 27 to allow for repairs to a watermain break.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street beginning at 6am on Tuesday.

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The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy, comprised of multiple community partners, announced today that the Boulevard Lake Dam and Thunder Bay City Hall will shine in purple lights from Aug. 26 to Sept.

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The City of Thunder Bay will be operating Delaney Arena in a modified capacity for the upcoming 2024/25 ice season due to ice refrigeration system failures and problems with the arena floor.

“Several temporary fixes to the existing ice system infrastructure have been completed, including repairs to piping and the arena floor,” said Paul Burke, Sport & Community Development Supervisor.

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The City of Thunder Bay is extending an invitation to the public to attend a grand opening event celebrating the official launch of the new inclusive playground at Vickers Park.

Vickers Park now serves as the City’s second inclusive play hub, building on the success of the playground built at Boulevard Lake in 2022.

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A section of Edward Street between Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, August 22.

The closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks to allow for asphalt resurfacing of the road.

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A section of River Street will be narrowed to two lanes on Wednesday, August 21 to allow for completion of sewer and water repairs.

The two eastbound lanes of River Street will be closed at Pine Street beginning at 6am.

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Join us this Thursday, Aug. 22nd at Vickers Park for Movie Nights in the Parks!

This week, come out early and enjoy an interactive Zumba workshop, engage with community groups, and make crafts with CAHEP from 7:00 – 8:00 pm as part of our community programming pre-show! Bring blankets, lawn chairs, snacks and beverages to enjoy the movie on the big screen, which will start around 8:00 pm.

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