City News

Temporary Closure of Boulevard Dam Pedestrian Walkway

The pedestrian walkway at the top of the Boulevard Lake Dam will be closed on Monday, May 13; Tuesday, May 14; Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22.

The purpose of the closure is to do maintenance and repairs to the deck top of the walkway. 

For an alternate route, utilize the trail to Cumberland Street. Signs will be posted indicating that the walking route is closed while repairs are underway.

 

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Contact: Mike Vogrig – Project Engineer, 625-4321

Everyone Matters Day Kicked-off in Thunder Bay

The City of Thunder Bay’s Crime Prevention Council and respect. Initiative, in partnership with Lakehead Public Schools, kicked-off Thunder Bay’s 4th Annual Everyone Matters Day Campaign today. The global inclusiveness campaign encourages us to not judge or stereotype others, to respect humanity, and emphasizes that everyone has the right to be respected and be who they are.

“Everyone Matters Day is a reminder to our community to support and celebrate everyone’s equal right to dignity and respect,”...

City Archives Celebrates Women’s History

Do you know a woman whose role in Thunder Bay’s history should be celebrated? The City Archives is now accepting nominations to their Women’s History Month exhibit. The exhibit was launched in 2013 to celebrate women who have made a contribution to Thunder Bay’s history. New profiles of women are added to the exhibit during Women’s History Month in October.

“Every year the variety of the contributions these women make to our life changes,” said Matt Szybalski, City Archivist. “For example last year...

Central Avenue Water Fill Station Temporarily Closing

The Central Avenue Water Fill Station, west of Amber Drive, for commercial customers, will be closing temporarily starting on Thursday, May 9, due to construction.

A temporary station will be located on Innovation Drive, between Central Avenue and Capital Way.

Construction at the Central Avenue Water Fill Station is expected to take approximately one week.

For more information, contact the Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch at 625-2195.

  

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