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City Prepares for Move to COVID-19 Response Level Red

Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 11:30 AM

The Province announced today that on Tuesday, Feb. 16 the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) zone will now move to Red: Control (stringent measures). The Red category of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework is outlined by the Province as “Broader-scale actions and restrictions across multiple sectors to control the spread. Restrictions are the most severe available before wide-scale business or organizational closings.”

“As we come out of the provincially mandated stay-at-home...

Mayor Mauro Joins 2021 Federal Pre-budget Consultation

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 01:30 PM

Mayor Bill Mauro participated in a virtual, pre-budget consultation today hosted by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North and Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River.

The Government of Canada is holding virtual roundtables with diverse groups of people from a range of regions, sectors and industries, including those hardest hit by the pandemic. These roundtables are an opportunity for Canadians from across the country to share their...

Hockey Nets to Return to Outdoor Rinks

Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 09:00 AM

The City will return hockey nets to City-run outdoor rinks on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The nets may only be used by individuals to practise shooting. Sports or games (including shinny hockey) may not be practised or played under the current provincial emergency regulations. Skaters must follow Ontario’s rules and restrictions, including physical distancing, to stay safe and to allow the rinks to remain open.

By-law officers and Parks staff will proactively monitor the skating rinks and ponds, including...

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City Issues Cold Weather Alert

Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2021 08:30 AM

As 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. Extreme wind chill values of minus 40 to minus 45 are expected tonight and Monday night.

Residents are encouraged to check in with vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Populations at greater...

City Requests Provincial Assistance to Support Efforts

Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 07:30 AM

The 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...