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Thunder Bay’s 2020 Road Work Season Wraps Up
Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 05:15 AM
In 2020, the City of Thunder Bay invested $18 million on road and sidewalk rehabilitation, residential paving, sanitary and storm sewers, watermain repair/replacement, bridge and culvert work, and streetlight renewal.
“In this challenging year, we would like to express special thanks to residents for their patience during the road work season and its related road closures, detours and delays,” said Kayla Dixon, Director – Engineering & Operations. “We were able to complete some ambitious projects...
Thunder Bay CEDC Launches New Economic Development Tool
Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020 04:00 AM
Today, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) launched a new website and a promotional video for Thunder Bay. Both will be used as an economic development tool for the City and have come at a time when economic development is needed most.
CEDC began the project in early 2020 after identifying the need for a comprehensive update of the existing GoToThunderBay website. The revamp of www.GoToThunderBay.ca was necessary to improve the branding, marketing, and overall effectiveness...
City Crews Respond to Victoria Avenue West Water Main Break
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020 11:30 AM
The City is currently assessing a water main break on Victoria Avenue West that is resulting in disruptions to traffic.
To facilitate repairs, Victoria Avenue West will be closed in both directions between Edward Street and Leland Avenue North tomorrow, Nov. 24, from approximately 9 am to 4 pm.
Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes during the repair and to use extra caution if travelling near the construction area.
Residents in the area may experience disruptions to water services...

COVID-19: City Council Committed to Being Safe and Staying Home
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020 08:15 AM
With Thunder Bay now in risk level Yellow: Protect (strengthened measures) of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework, City Council will meet virtually this evening with the exception of essential staff from the City Clerk’s Office, Krista Power, City Clerk, announced today.
Although this is not required as gathering limits allow Council to meet in Chambers, due to the move to yellow and increasing numbers of COVID-19 in the community, City Council wishes to signal the importance of the decisions...

Local Firefighter Named to Canadian Olympic Bobsleigh Team
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2020 12:00 PM
Firefighter Stephanie Drost has been newly named to the Canadian Bobsleigh Team on track to the Beijing 2022 Olympics. She is one of the Brakemen for team Canada which has five pilots and eight brakemen in the system.
“About a year ago she had sent an email curious about bobsledding and the possibility of tryouts or how one would explore the sport, experience, and if there was any process established,” said Dave Paxton, Deputy Fire Chief.
“She was invited to try out in October of this year, and in...
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