City News

Juno nominee Julian Taylor to headline Live on the Waterfront

The City of Thunder Bay’s Live on the Waterfront performance series, proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation, returns this Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm at Marina Park. This week’s free concert will showcase a diverse blend of music genres including rock, country, folk and more. The featured performances include Geneviève Racette, Chris Talarico and Julian Taylor.

6:00 pm: Geneviève Racette

Geneviève Racette, a highly acclaimed folk-pop musician from Quebec who has become a rising star in both...

Help pick the City’s movie line-up for Movie Nights in the Parks!

So many movies, so little time. The City of Thunder Bay invites fans to decide which famed films will make the cut and be featured in this year’s Movie Nights in the Parks line-up. From classic 80s films such as The Goonies and Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark to the 2023 hits Wonka and Barbie, visit thunderbay.ca/picktheflicks to vote on what movie deserves the big screen at the 2024 Movie Nights in the Parks. 

The three-part series will be held Thursday, August 15, Thursday, August...

Section of Oliver Road to close Thursday night

A section of Oliver Road will close overnight Thursday to facilitate water main repairs.

Oliver Road will be closed between Winnipeg Street and Ontario Street beginning at 8pm on Thursday, August 1. The roadway is expected to reopen on the morning of Friday, August 2.

Through traffic on High Street and Ontario Street will be permitted to cross Oliver Road during the closure. Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed, watch for workers, and drive with extra care in construction zones.

Road Work Ahead: City shares details of August construction

A number of construction projects are expected to impact vehicular, cycling, and pedestrian travel in Thunder Bay throughout the month of August.

The City is investing $42 million in 2024 to fund crucial infrastructure work including road rehabilitation, sidewalk replacement, sewer and watermain repairs and replacements, and bridge and culvert renewal.

While this work is essential to maintain our community’s infrastructure, it can result in delays for travelers. The City hopes to minimize...