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New Director of Strategic Initiatives & Engagement Selected

Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 08:45 AM

Following an extensive search and hiring process, City Manager Norm Gale is pleased to announce that Tracie Smith will be the new Director of Strategic Initiatives & Engagement.

Ms. Smith was previously the Senior Director of Communications & Engagement at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre where she effectively managed traditional and crisis communications through major incidents, including as the Public Information Officer of the COVID-19 Pandemic Incident Management Team....

Seven Youth Inquest Partners Launch Anti-Racism & Hate Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 08:45 AM

A partnership between the City of Thunder Bay and various community organizations launched a campaign today in response to Recommendation 112 of the Seven Youth Inquest that will aim to address racism and hate in Thunder Bay.

Recommendation 112 calls on the City of Thunder Bay to support the combined efforts of the Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee and the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee to consult with community partners to develop a public education campaign about racially...

Thunder Bay Priorities Identified at AMO Virtual Conference

Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 08:45 AM

A delegation led by Mayor Bill Mauro and Councillor Brian McKinnon, Chair – Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, along with City Manager Norm Gale, brought forward 7 community issues to lobby for action and/or funding for Thunder Bay at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2021 AMO Conference Aug. 16 to 18.

“AMO is an important opportunity for us to meet with Ministries and advocate for our community’s needs,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “We were fortunate to have secured some important...

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Litter Cleanup Day at Marina Park This Sunday

Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:30 AM

EarthCare Thunder Bay is teaming up with EcoSuperior for a Litter Cleanup Day in the parkland/shoreline at Marina Park on Sleeping Giant Parkway.

The clean-up will take place from 9 am to 12 noon on Sunday, Aug. 15 and be headquartered near the Marina Office. PPE and collection bags will be provided to participants.  

Researchers estimate that roughly 10 million kilograms of plastics enter the Great Lakes every year, polluting the lakes and their surrounding watersheds. Research on plastic...

Centennial Park’s Muskeg Express Temporarily Closed

Posted on Monday, August 09, 2021 12:30 PM

A problem with the tracks has necessitated the closure of the Muskeg Express amusement ride at Centennial Park. The ride had re-opened this past Saturday after being closed last summer due to the pandemic.  During the downtime, it received repairs and a safety certification from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

The problem is being assessed, and the City’s Parks and Open Spaces Section will issue an announcement when the ride re-opens.

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Contact: Werner Schwar,...