City News

COVID-19: City Cemeteries to Close Until Further Notice

As per the Ontario Government’s Emergency Declaration to stop the spread of COVID-19, and as per recommendations from the Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals, the Mountain View Cemetery and the St. Patrick’s Cemetery will be closed to the general public starting on Monday, April 20, until further notice.

The facilities will remain open for funeral services; however, they are to be private and limited to a maximum of 10 attendees, including clergy. City staff appreciate the public’s...

COVID-19: Chippewa Park to Close as FWFN Locks Down

In response to Fort William First Nation’s decision to close all businesses on Friday, the City will be closing Chippewa Park to support the decision of Chief and Council and assist with limiting the number of people coming in to the First Nation.

The City of Thunder Bay has worked in partnership with Fort William First Nation in response to their decision to close to ensure that essential services provided by the city will continue to have access. (Waste collection, sewer and water maintenance and...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue COVID-19 Update

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent social distancing policies, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue would like to communicate to the public the adjustments in which we will be operating.

First and foremost emergency response has not changed.  All of our Fire Stations are staffed and able to respond to any emergencies that the community might face. Our Fire Fighters will be instituting enhanced personal protective equipment protocols and procedures such as:

• Maintaining six feet of distance for...

COVID-19: Only Critical Construction Projects to Continue

Following the announcement from the Ontario government that the list of businesses classified as essential will be reduced further, the City’s Development & Emergency Services Department will only be performing inspections on essential construction projects listed in the Emergency Order below.

For now, permit applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed so the City is able to facilitate construction once the orders are lifted.

Emergency Order for Construction includes:

• Construction...