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Free Canada Day Activities and Entertainment at Marina ParkThe City of Thunder Bay invites community members and visitors to Marina Park on Monday, July 1, 2024, for Canada Day on the Waterfront. Everyone is welcome to attend a Sunrise Ceremony at 6 am, and the main events from 1 pm to 6 pm.
New firefighter recruits welcomed at graduationThunder Bay Fire Rescue welcomed eight new firefighters into its ranks at a graduation ceremony over the weekend.
During a ceremony held at the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Training Centre on Friday, with their family members present, the graduates were personally congratulated by Fire Chief Dave Paxton, General Manager of Development, Infrastructure and Operations Kerri Marshall, City Manager John Collin, Mayor Ken Boshcoff and local MPs and MPPs.
Metered parking to include short-term ratesThe minimum amounts required for on-street parking at meters and surface parking lots will change in response to concerns from the business community.
City Council decided on Monday night to reduce the minimum amount required to start a parking session at an on-street meter, and in surface lots.
‘Let’s Build Thunder Bay’ banner unveiled at City HallMayor Ken Boshcoff, along with members of the Mayor’s Task Force on Building More Homes, unveiled a banner today at City Hall that will launch the city’s “Let’s Build Thunder Bay’ campaign as part of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
The City of Thunder Bay was approved for up to $20.
Section of Rosslyn Road closed for watermain repairs
Splash pads set to open for summer seasonThe City of Thunder Bay will open its splash pads in three phases over the coming days, offering free family fun and relief from summer temperatures in neighbourhoods across the city.
- Splash pads at Northwood Playfield and County Park open June 14
- The waterfront splash pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing opens June 15
- Splash pads at North End Park and Franklin Park open June 21
The Prince Arthur’s Landing splash pad will be available between 11 a.
Centennial Park trails to close at Highway 11/17 underpassDue to construction on the Current River Bridge, multi-use trails at Centennial Park will be closed to the public in the area of Highway 11/17 beginning on June 17.
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation will be conducting rehabilitation on the Current River Bridge over the summer.
Call to Artists: North Core Street Scape Art InstallationsThe City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce a Call to Artists for three new public art opportunities that will be part of the North Core Street Scape Project.
Canadian artists and artist teams are invited to submit proposals for public art installations as part of the North Core Street Scape Project.
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