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Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Issues Fire Ban
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2020 12:45 PM
Effective at midnight tonight, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has issued a fire ban on all outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay. The ban on outdoor burning is consistent with the recent Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration.
Residents are reminded that all outdoor burning permits are suspended when a fire ban is in effect. Any outdoor burning during a fire ban will result in prosecution and substantial fine. We appreciate the community’s...
COVID-19: Council Approves Deferral of Property Tax Payment
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 09:30 AM
City Council has approved deferral of the due date for the interim tax levy installment to assist those financially impacted by COVID-19.
This two-month grace period is among a number of financial relief measures approved by City Council on Monday night.
Other measures include waiving penalties on water bills that are due April, May, and June, extension of the application due date to Sept. 1 for tax and water credit rebates for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities, and the creation of a...
COVID-19: Council Meets Tonight by Teleconference
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2020 08:30 AM
In response to the Provincial Order prohibiting organized gatherings of more than five people, tonight’s Open Session of Committee of the Whole will be conducted largely by electronic participation.
Only the Chairs of Committee of the Whole and Council (Councillor Mark Bentz and Mayor Bill Mauro) will attend in person together with City Clerk Krista Power and City Manager Norm Gale and one other person for technical support. Councillors and other members of Administration will join by phone.
On March...
COVID-19: Transit May See Interruptions, Playgrounds Closed
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 01:45 PM
As the City continues to respond to COVID-19, it is becoming increasingly difficult to provide some public facing services such as Transit.
Transit Seeking Approval to Move to Holiday Service
Thunder Bay Transit is seeking approval from Council’s Committee of the Whole on Monday, to begin operating on a reduced Sunday/Holiday service schedule seven days a week beginning on April 1. All routes would be reduced to 45-minute service frequency and would operate from approximately 8 am – 11 pm.
Meantime,...
COVID-19: Non-Essential Services Cease
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 09:45 AM
In alignment with direction from the Province under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and to protect the safety of all staff, the City has taken the steps necessary to cease non-essential services until further notice.
“Decisions we have made and continue to make as a Corporation have always been informed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and professional medical opinion,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “The Thunder Bay District Health Unit advises employers to be proactive to protect...
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