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Share your feedback on the proposed 2025 capital budget

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 10:40 AM

The City of Thunder Bay has released its proposed 2025 capital budget and is seeking input from the public.

Residents are encouraged to review the proposed capital expenditures, which outline key projects to enhance public infrastructure, from road repairs to facility upgrades, as part of the City’s commitment to building a sustainable, vibrant community. A public survey has also been launched, inviting residents to provide feedback on this new process, the updated budget layout, and the...

City Clarifies James Whalen Salvage Option

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 04:40 PM

Following discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 24, 2025 surrounding the future of the James Whalen tug, the City would like to clarify that local company, Harbour Metals, has not made an offer to scrap or salvage the tug.

The misunderstanding arose from a suggestion made by a member of the public to a Member of Council, naming Harbour Metals as willing to perform the salvage work at no charge. Administration was unaware of this suggestion until it was brought forward at a...

Laura Daniels with Thunder Bay Transit shows how to tap a new Lift Pass card

Thunder Bay Transit launches Lift Pass

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 11:52 AM

Today, Thunder Bay Transit officially launched its new electronic fare card, Lift Pass, a new and convenient way of paying for bus fare. Lift Pass allows passengers to load Transit fare products onto a reloadable smart card who can tap their card to ride Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ Specialized Transit.

Lift Pass cards can be reloaded online as well as in-person at select locations across the city.

Lift Pass cards are available at the Transit Office, 570 Fort William Road, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30...

Reduced Load Restrictions Take Effect in Thunder Bay

Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2025 02:52 PM

As part of the City of Thunder Bay’s efforts to protect roadways during the spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur, reduced heavy load restrictions will be in effect within city limits starting at 8 am on Monday, March 24, 2025.

This date is weather-dependent and may be subject to change. The restrictions apply to all streets within the City of Thunder Bay, except for designated exempt routes.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping to prevent excessive damage to our roads. To...

2025 Housing Grants Available – Apply Now!

Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:51 AM

March 20, 2025 – Great news for homeowners, developers, and builders— the City of Thunder Bay is now accepting applications for housing grants to boost the city’s housing supply. Grants will support three key areas:

  • Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) – Help for homeowners adding secondary units to existing properties.
  • Multi-Unit Residential (MUR) Projects – Incentives for developers building multi-unit housing.
  • Construction Assistance Grants (CAG) – Support for eligible building costs in core areas.

"The...