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The City of Thunder Bay is happy to announce the FREE activities and entertainment for Canada Day on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on Saturday, July 1, at Prince Arthur's Landing, Marina Park.

Canada Day on the Waterfront will start with a Sunrise Ceremony at dawn near the Thai Chi Park.

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All city outdoor swimming pools and supervised beaches will be open starting Friday, June 30, including Art Widnall Pool, Heath Park Pool, Boulevard Lake and Sandy Beach at Chippewa.

“If you are looking for free and fun options to cool off in the summer months, the City operates a number of outdoor pools and supervised beaches across the community for everyone to enjoy,” said Kim Begin, Supervisors of Aquatics, Wellness, Children and Youth.

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The dog park on Beverly Street will be closed on Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23, to allow City crews to complete park enhancements.

Three new agility dog play pieces will be added to the park: an A-frame ramp, a triple dog hoop and a see-saw.

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The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to invite the community to the annual Maamawe Summer Festival & Showcase on Saturday, June 24, 12 pm – 9 pm, at Marina Park. The Festival promotes inclusion, diversity and the well-being of all community members as well as those visiting our region.

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Splash pads located at Prince Arthur’s Landing, Northwood Playfield and County Park are set to open on Thursday, June 15.

Splash pad operating hours are:

• Northwood Splash Pad – daily from 11 am to 8 pm

• County Park Splash Pad – daily 11 am to 8 pm 

• Waterfront Splash Pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing - daily from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm

For more information on the Waterfront Splash Pad, call the Water Garden Pavilion at 807-684-2080.

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Beginning at 7 pm this evening, a section of Arthur Street between Highway 61 and Mountdale Avenue will be partially closed for pavement resurfacing work. The work will involve partially removing the existing asphalt pavement and placing two new lifts of asphalt pavement.

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As part of the process to update the Asset Management Plan (AMP), the City of Thunder Bay is seeking public feedback through two public surveys focused on Municipal Water and Wastewater services.

The Asset Management Plan helps the City make informed decisions about service delivery related to infrastructure and assets.

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William Street between Balmoral Street and Golf Links Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, June 12 as crews complete necessary repair work on the William Street bridge. Local traffic will be permitted.

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The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to reinstate the Intergenerational Programming that occurs between the residents of Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care and the Grace Remus Child Care Centre which operates on site.

“We are thrilled the residents of Pioneer Ridge and the children of Grace Remus Child Care will once again be reunited,” said Crystal Wark, Supervisor Therapeutic Recreation & Volunteers Services, Pioneer Ridge.

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The City encourages residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood Crossing Guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week:  June 5 - 9, 2023. Recognize the dedicated individuals across our city who assist young residents with their safe daily commutes to and from school.

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