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COVID:19 Warming Centre Opening as Part of Cold Weather Plan

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2021 08:15 AM

Under the Thunder Bay Municipal Emergency Response to COVID-19, a new Cold Weather Response Plan puts a particular focus on preventing direct impacts of cold exposure on people experiencing homelessness.

An agreement has recently been finalized with People Advocating for Change Through Empowerment (PACE) located at 510-512 Victoria Ave E. to hire staff to operate a Warming Centre seven days a week, from 8 am-8 pm, until at least the end of March 2021. On Dec. 21, 2020, City Council approved funding...

COVID-19: Update on City Services Under Stay at Home Order

Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:30 AM

The Province of Ontario is now in a second provincial emergency and a stay-at-home order is in effect until at least Thursday, Feb. 11. The Province’s order requires everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes such as going to the grocery store, pharmacy, accessing health-care services, for exercise, or for essential work.

“The second declaration of a state of emergency and the stay at home order issued by the provincial government is in response to a grave concern about the...

Public Reminded to Stay Off Ice at Boulevard Lake

Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2021 05:00 AM

The public is reminded to stay off all natural ice surfaces as they may be unsafe, including the ice at Boulevard Lake.

“Members of the public may be curious about the dam construction at Boulevard Lake,” said Mike Vogrig, City of Thunder Bay Project Engineer. “However, ice on Boulevard Lake is not safe for pedestrians. Ice on the whole lake is affected by the construction and by fluctuating water levels. Please view the construction from the safety of the shore.”

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has also...

COVID-19: City Assessing 2nd Provincial Emergency & Stay-at-Home Order

Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay is assessing impacts on municipal services in response to Ontario’s declaration this afternoon of a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

“Today, the province asked that everyone stay home and only leave for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store, pharmacy, accessing health-care services, for exercise, or for essential work,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “It’s a strong reminder that although we...

COVID-19: Facilities Remain Closed as Province Extends Lockdown

Posted on Friday, January 08, 2021 08:15 AM

Temporary City facility closures will continue following the extension of the province-wide lockdown until Saturday, Jan. 23. This includes all indoor and outdoor sports and recreational fitness activities.

“The province has announced an extension of the provincial lockdown until, at the earliest, January 23,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “We need everyone to stay home as much as possible, and only leave for essential requirements. I implore everyone to gather only with your household and avoid travel unless...