City News

Section of 20th Side Road to Close Sept. 23 and 24 for Railway Work

20th Side Road between Lacewood Drive and Trotter Road will be closed on Sept. 23 from 9 am to 3 pm, and Sept. 24 from 9 am to 12 pm, to facilitate railway work. There will be access for local traffic only.

A detour will be set up to direct motorists to use Trotter Road and Fairview Avenue.

Motorists are asked to obey posted signage and drive with caution.

 

           

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Thunder Bay Celebrates National Coaches Week

National Coaches Week is being held across Canada from Sept. 19 to 27 to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. National Coaches Week serves as an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play. It is a great time to show appreciation for everything coaches do for athletes, their teams and the community. Athletes and parents are encouraged to say thank you by simply saying #ThanksCoach on social media. 

“Thunder Bay has a proud...

Section of May Street Closed Sept. 21 and 22

May Street southbound between Northern Avenue and Southern Avenue will be closed Monday, Sept. 21 and Tuesday, Sept. 22 to facilitate storm sewer construction.

May Street will remain open for one lane of northbound traffic through the construction limits. Only northbound turning traffic from Southern Avenue will be permitted. There will be local access to the Dairy Queen.

A detour will be posted directing motorists to use Northern Avenue, Vickers Street and Dease Street.

Motorists are asked to drive...

COVID-19: Complex to Open Sept. 23, Online Screening now Available

The Canada Games Complex plans to reopen its doors to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 23, pending a successful public health inspection. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, key changes to the facility will include:

• Pre-screening prior to entering facility – Online form available at www.thunderbay.ca/rfst (paper copies available at entrance of facility)
• Pre-booking use of pool, squash and fitness classes – Call 684-3311 as of Sept. 21
• Limited number of users per room

Facility users are asked to do...