City News

Municipal Division Employees Give $117,000 to United Way

Employees of the City of Thunder Bay, Superior North EMS, and Thunder Bay Public Library proudly pledged $117,000.30 to the United Way today following the close of the Municipal Division's 24th Annual United Way Employee Campaign.

At a special wrap-up celebration, cheques were presented to the United Way valued at:

• Thunder Bay Public Library: $1,396.50
• Superior North EMS: $24,948.30
• City of Thunder Bay: $90,655.50

“I’d like to thank all of the Municipal employees who showed their generosity during...

Public Invited to Open House for Thunder Bay Police Facility Review

As part of the Thunder Bay Police Facility Review, a public open house will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4 – 7 pm, in City Hall Lobby, 500 Donald St. E. Information will be presented through opening remarks and visual displays, and citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide their input. Opening remarks will be shared at 4 pm and again repeated at 6 pm, and informational displays and opportunities for questions and comment will be available for the duration of the open house.

The...

Male Students Attend Training on Gender-based Violence

Nearly 50 grade seven to 10 male students from Lakehead Public Schools throughout the city are attending the Engaging Male Students to Reduce and Prevent Gender-Based Violence workshop today aimed at preventing gender-based violence against women and girls. The training conference brings together presenters from various organizations in the city to educate the boys with the knowledge and skills they need to become kind men. 

“As long as violence against women and girls continues, our work...

Prince Arthur’s Landing Skating Rink Open for the Season

The waterfront skating rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing is now officially open for the season. Residents and visitors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come to the waterfront to enjoy the rink and the many other winter activities and amenities available this season. 

“The skating rink is now open for all to enjoy,” said Carlee Hakenson, Events & Waterfront Services Developer. “I encourage the community to come down to Prince Arthur’s Landing with their families and friends for fun-filled...