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COVID-19: Some Outdoor Recreational Amenities to Re-Open
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 01:30 PM
Today, the province officially entered the first stage of its ‘Framework for Reopening the Province’, and announced that it amended Ontario Regulation 104/20 made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act - Closure of Outdoor Recreational Amenities.
These amendments will allow the opening of the following amenities:
- Outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields (including baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and frisbee golf locations, tennis, platform tennis, table tennis and...

Virtual Celebration of Public Works Week
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 12:30 PM
Residents are encouraged to recognize and celebrate our public works professionals virtually during National Public Works Week, from May 17-23, 2020.
In response to Provincial orders and physical distancing mandates, the City’s annual Open House in celebration of National Public Works Week has been cancelled.
“COVID-19 is transforming our world and affecting all of our daily lives, however; public works professionals continue to work on the front line and behind the scenes to provide essential services...

Section of Balmoral Street to Undergo Road Construction
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 11:30 AM
A section of Balmoral Street, between Hewitson Street and Alloy Drive, will undergo road reconstruction and storm sewer installation starting on Tuesday, May 19.
A full closure of Balmoral Street, between Hewitson Street and the Harbour Expressway, will be conducted at the start of the construction and will last approximately 10 days. During this time, the intersection at the Harbour Expressway and Balmoral Street will be fully closed for approximately two days. Motorists are to follow posted...

Building Owners to Maintain Water Safety When Re-Opening
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 09:00 AM
The COVID-19 Pandemic has prolonged closures or reduced occupancy of many buildings in Thunder Bay. While the City is responsible to provide clean, safe drinking water to its customers, it is the responsibility of each building owner to ensure it maintains the safety of the water within their building.
When buildings are closed or have low occupancy for a prolonged period of time, water in the building becomes stagnant and can pose serious health risks.
The City of Thunder Bay’s Water Authority and...

Fire Ban Lifted, Outdoor Burning Permits Re-Instated
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 09:00 AM
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has lifted the City wide fire ban previously in place, and all valid outdoor burning permits have been reinstated.
The fire ban being lifted is consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests lifting the Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
Fire Stations are closed to the public due to the Covid-19 emergency, so permits can only be renewed and applied for online. New permit applications require an inspection by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue personnel, and those...
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