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City Issues Cold Weather AlertAs part of the COVID-19 Cold Weather Response Plan, the City is issuing an alert to the community because of extreme weather conditions. Environment Canada indicates there is a multi-day episode of very cold wind chills expected.
City Requests Provincial Assistance to Support EffortsThe City of Thunder Bay has requested immediate assistance from the Province for additional funding, support for staffing and social services for individuals experiencing homelessness and precariously housed in Thunder Bay.
To support the City’s request for assistance, the Mayor is declaring a state of emergency specific to health and social services in relation to COVID-19 as it pertains to isolation supports required for vulnerable populations, such as people who are homeless or use the community’s.
Call for Nominations – 2021 Respect AwardsNominations open today for the City of Thunder Bay’s 9th annual respect. Awards.
MECG Holds Special Meeting to Address Vulnerable PopulationThe City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) held a special meeting today with community partners as part of its ongoing management of the COVID-19 situation. The focus was on the region’s vulnerable population and the recent outbreaks at the Thunder Bay Correctional Facility and the Thunder Bay District Jail.
Section of Edward Street North Closed Friday for RepairCall for Talent, Vendors, Artists/Artisans, and Community GroupsThe City of Thunder Bay is inviting performing artists, food vendors, product & service vendors, artists/artisans, and community groups to apply to participate in the City’s annual events series.
In response to Provincial orders and physical distancing mandates, it is anticipated that the City’s summer programming will look different than previous years.
Thunder Bay Delegation Brings Priorities to Provincial LevelThunder Bay’s key priorities were addressed during the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference that took place Jan. 25 and 26.
Residents Reminded to Stay Safe and Follow Rules at Outdoor AmenitiesThe city is reminding residents that the Provincial Order issued on Dec. 21, 2020 states, in part, that permitted outdoor recreational amenities may only open if people can maintain a physical distance of two metres from one another, and sports, or other sports or games where people may come within two metres of each other, are not practiced or played within the amenity.
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