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The City is pleased to begin reopening park playgrounds to residents starting today and over the coming week. City Council meetings will continue to remain virtual at this time with options available for virtual deputations.

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The public comment period on the proposed Chapples multi-use indoor turf facility is extended until Monday, Aug. 3, to offer additional opportunity for input.

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PRO Kids’ Training with a Pro is back for its fifth year, but this time, it will be delivered in a virtual format. The public is invited to exercise and train along with their professional hockey idols every Wednesday from July 22 to August 12, at 12 pm.

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This summer's Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, will look different, but there will be no shortage of talent. With the COVID-19 restrictions, the popular weekly free series has moved from the Waterfront to virtual.

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The City of Thunder Bay’s Canada Day event, presented by Ontario Power Generation, will look different this year, but there's no shortage of activities that people can enjoy safely from their homes.

With restrictions still in place due to COVID-19, the Canada Day Celebration will be virtual this year with a three-day program with 50^th Anniversary flare.

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Thunder Bay City Council has declared the third Saturday in June to be Neighbour Day each year. Thunder Bay’s first Neighbour Day is set for Saturday, June 20.

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Following Tuesday’s Provincial announcement that permits the opening of outdoor sports facilities, some City-run facilities will be opening to the public in the coming days.

City-run Golf Courses Open May 22

Chapples Golf Course and Strathcona Golf Course will be open beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 22.

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The City of Thunder Bay is excited to host virtual programming this year in celebration of National Youth Week and Youth Arts Week from May 1 to May 7. The Recreation and Culture Division, along with other community partners, has arranged different activities for youth ages 12–24 to participate virtually throughout the week with a focus on well-being.

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The Recreation & Culture’s spring program sessions scheduled to start March 30 - April 30 are cancelled, and credits are being applied to all program registrants.

Staff will be available by phone on Wednesday, April 8 to process credit card refunds if preferred instead of a credit.

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Following the announcement of recreation facilities and program closures, Tourism Thunder Bay has taken additional steps to ensure the safety of the public and City staff members. The Terry Fox Visitor Information Centre’s visitor services area is now closed to the public, effective immediately.

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