City News

Free Compost Now Available to Residents

Compost is now available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last, weather permitting.

Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8 am – 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 8 am – 3:30 pm.

Due to COVID-19, a maximum of three vehicles are permitted inside the loading area at one time. Residents are also reminded to practice physical distancing in the compost...

CEDC Supports Local Business: Are You Ready to Re-open?

Thunder Bay CEDC is here to support local business, industry & tourism partners through re-opening

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the business community globally, in Canada, Ontario, and Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay CEDC is a local resource committed to ensure the prosperity of Thunder Bay businesses, industry and tourism partners.

Many local businesses have adapted to the reality of COVID-19 and are now working hard to minimize its negative economic impact, as is the Thunder...

Thunder Bay District COVID-19 Business Impact Survey

Local COVID-19 business survey shows 91% experienced a decrease in sales; new and repeat business participation sought for second round

The partnership launched in April to survey the effects of COVID-19 on businesses in the Thunder Bay district has released the results of its first round of the survey, collected at the end of April. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, North Superior Workforce Planning Board, Thunder Bay CEDC and Northern Policy Institute agreed to collaborate on the six-month project...

COVID-19 Forces Scaling Back of Summer Programs

With the Province’s extension of Emergency Orders, the City is cancelling certain summer Recreation & Culture and Parks programs and services and reducing its summer student hiring program that supports those services. City Council approved the service level changes tonight.

The Province has extended previous emergency orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to June 9, 2020. These orders include redeployment measures for municipalities, closure of recreational facilities...