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City to Accept Applications for 2024 Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit Pilot as of Nov 1The City of Thunder Bay, in partnership with Lakehead Social Planning Council, has launched an Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit pilot program to reduce financial barriers for eligible residents to access City recreation and transit programs and services.
The three-year pilot program is administered through the Lakehead Social Planning Council and is open to residents whose after-tax household income is at or below the low income cut-off (LICO).
Women’s History Month Exhibit Inductees and Art Bus Design AnnouncedThe City has unveiled this year’s exceptional individuals and organizations inducted into the Women’s History Month Exhibit, as well as the related artwork to be featured on the City’s newest Art Bus.
Each October during Women’s History Month, new inductees are added to the City’s Women’s History Month online exhibit, recognizing and celebrating women of all ages who have played important roles in the Thunder Bay’s history and development.
Ten new firefighter recruits graduatingThunder Bay Fire Rescue is welcoming ten new firefighters to the job, at a graduation ceremony to be held this evening at the Fire Training Centre.
The graduation ceremony is the culmination of 14 weeks (over 500 hours) of training and education in:
- Firefighting Operations
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Aerial Ladder Operations
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Medical “First Responder”
- Wildland Firefighting
- Water Rescue Operations
- Auto Extrication Operations
- Resilient Minds Training
“We recognize the hard work and.
Leaf and Yard Waste collection to begin next weekFall curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will begin next week. Collection will take place between October 24 and November 3, on your regular recycling days.
Park Avenue and Court Street Intersection ReopensHours to Change at Victoriaville Service CountersThe in-person service hours at the Engineering and Development service counters inside the Victoriaville Civic Centre will change on Monday, Oct. 16.
Adverse Childhood Experiences to get spotlight at ForumDiscussions about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) will be front and center at an event hosted by Community Safety & Well-Being Thunder Bay, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
The 2nd Annual Community Safety & Well-Being Forum will take place today, with service providers and organizations gathering to discuss safety and well-being issues, including prevention, mitigation, and building resilience to ACEs.
2023 Fall Street Sweeping UnderwayIn preparation for winter, city crews have begun the fall street sweeping program. The fall street sweeping program focuses on removing leaves and debris on the roadway to prevent it from blocking storm sewer drains.
Avoid A Recipe for Disaster this Fire Prevention Week
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