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Thunder Bay Drug Strategy Hosts Int’l Overdose Awareness Day

Today, the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) at Waverley Park, uniting community members, first responders, and local organizations, under the 2024 message of ‘Together We Can.’

The event aimed to raise awareness about the risks of overdose and promote harm reduction services – crucial strategies in combatting the ongoing and worsening toxic drug and overdose crisis. The day also highlighted the importance of community solidarity in addressing...

Section of John Street closed for watermain repairs

A section of John Street will be closed on Wednesday, August 28 as crews continue to work on watermain repairs.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street Wednesday morning. The City will provide an update when the roadway is ready to reopen.

Access to the sidewalk on the south side of John Street will be closed as the work proceeds. Access to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot remains available via Memorial Avenue and Queen Street.

Travelers are advised...

Section of John Street to close for watermain repair

A section of John Street will close on Tuesday, August 27 to allow for repairs to a watermain break.

John Street will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street beginning at 6am on Tuesday.

Access to the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot remains available via Memorial Avenue and Queen Street. The John Street access will be closed. 

Travelers are advised to exercise caution and expect traffic delays in the area. The work is expected to continue after hours and be completed...

Boulevard Lake Dam and City Hall illuminating ahead of IOAD

The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy, comprised of multiple community partners, announced today that the Boulevard Lake Dam and Thunder Bay City Hall will shine in purple lights from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2 to raise awareness of the overdose crisis and pay tribute to those impacted in our community.

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) sees landmarks around the world illuminated in purple, and this year the lights will be on for a week leading into Recovery Month. The City will observe IOAD on...