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TBFR Responds to Garage Fire/Fort William First Nation
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 09:00 AM
Thunder Bay Fire & Rescue (TBFR) responded to a structure fire involving a large vehicle garage near a residential home on Fort William First Nation Reserve at approximately 10:30 am today. First arriving crews were met with heavy smoke conditions inside of a garage with heavy fire involving the rear interior of the garage and spreading quickly towards the front half of the garage.
Fire crews wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) were able to stop the advancing...
Free Compost Available to Residents Beginning Tomorrow
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 06:30 AM
Weather permitting, free compost is available tomorrow to all residents at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility while quantities last.
Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm.
“We’re happy to again offer free compost to all residents,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “Leaf and yard waste that’s picked up during...
Water Rescue Ends with a Successful Rescue of a Young Female and her Dog
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2019 10:00 AM
Thunder Bay Fire & Rescue (TBFR) responded at 14:51 to a High/Low Angle rescue at Centennial Park’s off leash Dog Park. During our response to this scene further information was received that a young female had entered the water to retrieve her dog both becoming stranded. They were located on a small rock outcrop with a cliff embankment behind them and fast moving water in front trapping them there.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue personnel proceeded on foot to the reported location of the female on the...
City Announces First-Ever Tech and Gaming Event
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2019 06:00 AM
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting everyone to ‘Quest: Thunder Bay's First Annual Tech & Gaming Event’, presented by Ontario Power Generation.
The free, family-friendly event takes place on May 31 from 6 – 10 pm, and June 1 from 10 am – 7 pm at the Fort William Gardens, and offers eSports tournaments, tech and gaming activities, entertainment, and concessions.
“Quest represents something totally new for us,” said Leah Prentice, Manager – Community & Cultural Development. “It’s a great opportunity...
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Takes Place Between May 14-24
Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2019 11:00 AM
The City of Thunder Bay’s spring curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from May 14 - 24, on resident’s regular recycling days.
Homeowners must use Kraft paper bags for leaf and yard waste. Kraft bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores. Regular bag weight limits of 18 kg/40 lbs or less apply.
Branches and brush may also be left at the curb for collection. Bundles of branches must be less than one metre (39 inches) long and no more than 61 cm or (24 inches)...
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