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City Offers Condolences on Passing of Leo Jiggs Bannon Senior

It is with deep sadness that the City has been informed of the passing of Fort William First Nation Band Councillor Leo Jiggs Bannon Sr.

The Mayor and City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Thunder Bay, extend our condolences to the family, friends and residents of Fort William First Nation. A letter of condolence from the Mayor and City Council will be sent to Chief Collins to pay respect. To recognize this significant loss in the Fort William First Nation community, the flags at City Hall and...

City Responds to Pending Job Losses at Bombardier

Following the announcement of significant pending job losses at the local Bombardier plant, the City will continue to do everything within its power to support residents and maintain the economic stability of Thunder Bay and the region.

“We have been talking to everybody who is relevant to this situation and working hard for some time,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “We would like to see all parties work together to come to an agreement that would see jobs remain at the Thunder Bay plant.”

“Our work, since...

City to Host Forest Fire Evacuees from Pikangikum First Nation

The City of Thunder Bay is preparing to receive approximately hundreds more people beyond expressed capacity from Pikangikum First Nation after an evacuation order was called for the community due to the threat of a nearby 404-square kilometre forest fire.

The City publicly communicated its capacity last week at 400 evacuees, but more asks continue to come in, in addition to hundreds of self-evacuees here now that the City is not yet providing support for.

“Thunder Bay is here to help, and while we...

Juno Winner Hawksley Workman to Kick Off Live on the Waterfront

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to host Juno Winner Hawksley Workman at Live on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on Wednesday, July 10.

“Hawksley Workman is a great start to this year’s Live on the Waterfront, setting the tone for the soundtrack of the summer,” said Louisa Costanzo, Cultural Development & Event Supervisor.  “We are thrilled to present Hawksley Workman in a show that should not be missed.”

 

Hawksley Workman's career spans over a decade, including...