City News

Grand opening will celebrate launch of inclusive playground at Vickers Park

The City of Thunder Bay is extending an invitation to the public to attend a grand opening event celebrating the official launch of the new inclusive playground at Vickers Park.

Vickers Park now serves as the City’s second inclusive play hub, building on the success of the playground built at Boulevard Lake in 2022. Inclusive play hubs are designed to encourage participation by people of all ages and abilities, with features like a poured rubber surface, sensory play areas, adult fitness...

Section of Edward Street to close for resurfacing

A section of Edward Street between Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, August 22.

The closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks to allow for asphalt resurfacing of the road.

Sidewalk access will not be impacted by the work. Through traffic along Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue will remain available at the Edward Street intersections.

Lanes to be reduced on section of River Street

A section of River Street will be narrowed to two lanes on Wednesday, August 21 to allow for completion of sewer and water repairs.

The two eastbound lanes of River Street will be closed at Pine Street beginning at 6am. The westbound lanes will be split to accommodate two-way traffic. Access to Pine Street from River Street will be closed.

The work is expected to be completed Wednesday evening.

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays in the area, and are reminded to exercise caution in...

Plan to attend Movie Nights in the Parks

Join us this Thursday, Aug. 22nd at Vickers Park for Movie Nights in the Parks!

This week, come out early and enjoy an interactive Zumba workshop, engage with community groups, and make crafts with CAHEP from 7:00 – 8:00 pm as part of our community programming pre-show! Bring blankets, lawn chairs, snacks and beverages to enjoy the movie on the big screen, which will start around 8:00 pm. Consider bringing warmer clothes as it gets chillier in the evening.

The movie for this Thursday evening is...

Reduced lanes on Arthur Street

Lane closures will be in place on a section of Arthur Street between Mountdale Avenue and James Street starting on Friday, August 16 to allow for resurfacing work.

Travel lanes on Arthur Street will be reduced to one in each direction in the area, and intersection approaches at Mountdale Avenue and James Street will be closed as work proceeds.

The work involves removal of the asphalt pavement to partial depth, and re-paving with two new lifts of asphalt. The work is expected to take about two...