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City launches new online option for park bookingsAs part of the City of Thunder Bay’s commitment to improving service delivery and enhancing the customer experience through digital tools, residents can now easily book park space online and avoid making multiple calls to inquire about park availability.
This expansion into the portfolio of online City services is part of the City’s Digital Strategy, which focuses on bringing more services online for citizens.
Jun 15, 2026
City of Thunder Bay Makes All Building Permits Available OnlineAll City of Thunder Bay building permits are now available online, marking a significant milestone in the City’s efforts to enhance customer service through digitization.
After recent updates to the City’s Property and Permitting Portal, all commercial, industrial, and institutional building permits can now be processed online.
Jun 09, 2026
City of Thunder Bay Launches Arena Renewal StrategyThe City of Thunder Bay is launching an Arena Facility Renewal Strategy to guide the future of the community’s arena network. This work will ensure Thunder Bay’s arenas continue to meet the needs of residents, user groups, and the broader region.
Jun 08, 2026
City Looking for Public Input on Tree PoliciesThe City of Thunder Bay is looking for input from residents as it reviews the policies that govern local trees and the urban forest.
Trees are valuable assets and part of the green infrastructure carefully implemented throughout Thunder Bay.
Jun 05, 2026
Municipal Accommodation Tax Reminder for Short-Term Rental OperatorsThe City of Thunder Bay is reminding operators of short-term rental accommodations of their obligation to collect and remit the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) following recent enforcement action involving several operators who were not meeting the requirements.
The MAT applies to stays of less than 30 days in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals across the city.
Jun 04, 2026
Kite Festival Returns to Chippewa Park Sunday, June 7Get ready to soar at the City of Thunder Bay’s Kite Festival, presented by Ontario Power Generation, this Sunday, June 7, from 11am to 3pm at Chippewa Park.
This free-to-attend event is a family-friendly celebration filled with colourful kites, outdoor fun, and imagination.
Jun 03, 2026
City of Thunder Bay Expands Downtown Revitalization Efforts to Cumberland StreetReconstruction of a portion of Cumberland Street will begin next week and will require road closures for several weeks.
As part of the City’s latest downtown revitalization initiative, the project will introduce extended patio space, decorative concrete, and landscaping to the downtown core.
Jun 03, 2026
City Launches Survey on Central Avenue Development LandsThe City of Thunder Bay is inviting input from the public as it proceeds with work to expand housing and economic development in the Central Avenue area.
The Central Avenue Development Lands project covers 40 hectares (100 acres) of land between Golf Links Road and Balmoral Street.
Jun 03, 2026
Road Work Ahead: June 2026 Construction ProjectsThe City of Thunder Bay is sharing details of construction projects expected to impact vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian travel in the month of June.
The City is investing approximately $60 million in 2026 to maintain, improve, and expand Thunder Bay’s roads, bridges, sidewalks, trails, watermains, and other infrastructure that residents rely on every day.
Jun 02, 2026
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