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Summer in Thunder Bay has officially kicked off with the opening of City campgrounds and amusement rides.

Tent sites, RV sites and cabins are now available to rent as the campgrounds at Trowbridge Falls and Chippewa Park open for the camping season today.

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The Northwest Senior Games will return to the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre at 700 River Street this coming week, for the first time since 2019.

The volunteer Games committee along with the 55 Plus Centre are excited to bring a variety of events geared towards individuals 55-plus.

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The City of Thunder Bay’s Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee is encouraging community organizations to apply for funding for emerging projects that beautify the City and enhance civic pride. The deadline is June 23.

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As large banners were unveiled at City Hall today, officials announced that Hydro One will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Ontario Winter Games. As Ontario’s largest multi-sport event, the Games will take place from February 16 - 26, 2024, at sporting venues across Thunder Bay.

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Effective immediately, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has issued a fire ban on all outdoor open air burning within the City of Thunder Bay.

The ban on outdoor burning is consistent with the recent Ontario Ministry if Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration.

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The section of Court Street between Lincoln Street and Red River Road will be closed beginning on June 1, as the North Core Street Scape construction works begins.

Businesses in the area remain open and alternative parking options are available nearby on Park Avenue, Red River Road and in the parkade.

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The City of Thunder Bay’s annual Kite Festival is back for its 40^th Anniversary at Marina Park, this year featuring air shows by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Presented by Ontario Power Generation, the annual celebration takes place from 11 am to 3 pm on June 3 and 4.

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The City of Thunder Bay is thrilled to welcome the Viking Octantis and its passengers to the city today, the first ship of many in what is planned to be a very busy cruise ship season.

The Octantis will arrive and be docked at the Pool 6 cruise ship terminal from Thursday, May 25 at 8 pm to Saturday, May 27 at 11 pm.

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Starting Monday, May 29, Colonel Keene Drive (the road and parking area at Hillcrest Park) will be closed while reconstruction work takes place.

The work is expected to take four to five weeks, during which the road and parking lots will be closed to vehicles.

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In preparation for the upcoming North Core Streetscape construction project, the section of Court Street between Lincoln Street and Park Avenue has been closed to allow work crews to safely begin to stage equipment in the area.

Businesses in the area remain open and alternative parking options are available nearby on Park Avenue, Red River Road and in the Waterfront Parkade on Court Street.

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