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A growing number of calls involving homeowners and contractors hitting natural gas lines while digging has led to Thunder Bay Fire Rescue now charging to respond to this type of call.

If a homeowner or contractor has not requested a locate, and a gas line is severed or damaged, Fire Rescue will charge the current MTO Rate for each response vehicle that is sent to the specific call.

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A section of Mapleward Road between Arthur Street and Hickory Street will be under construction for culvert replacement on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

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The Muskeg Express train ride at Centennial Park is set to reopen on Saturday, August 19 following a temporary closure that was required in order to evaluate the operation. All inspections, testing and required repairs have been completed and the amusement ride has been approved for operation by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

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The City is excited to announce a public art opportunity for artists and artist-led teams.

Artists are invited to submit proposals for artwork to be displayed on the exterior of a Thunder Bay Transit bus, beginning this fall.

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James Street South between Gore Street West and Montreal Street will be closed on Monday, Aug. 14 to allow CN to perform track maintenance.

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Beginning Aug. 16, the section of Court Street currently closed to traffic will be extended through the intersection of Court Street & Red River Road, as work on the North Core Streetscapes project continues.

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On Monday, July 24, City Council adopted the City of Thunder Bay’s new 2023 – 2027 “Maamawe, Growing Together” Strategic Plan. The Plan focuses on improving the quality of life in the areas of Truth & Reconciliation, Safety & Well-being, Growth, and Sustainability.

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The City is looking for five citizens to sit on the new City Council Composition Review Committee. The deadline for applications/nominations has been extended to Aug.

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The historic carousel at Chippewa Park has been repaired after an unfortunate incident last week which saw the carousel damaged from a vehicle that drove into the ride and surrounding fence.

City staff and outside contractors worked to complete the repairs and reassemble the carousel as quickly as possible.

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The City of Thunder Bay has launched an online citizen satisfaction survey to monitor and understand local priorities and concern on a wide range of City services while assessing the local quality of life. This year the City has partnered with Zencity who will host the survey online for targeted continuous monitoring of residents’ opinions and satisfaction levels.

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