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City Resident Found Guilty Of Illegal Outdoor Burning

A Summerhill Drive resident was found guilty of illegal outdoor burning earlier this month in Provincial Offences Court and was fined $360. The charge stems from a June 2018 incident.

“Any outside burning within the City of Thunder Bay requires an annual permit,” said Division Chief Eric Nordland. “Permit rules and regulations are strictly enforced.”

For more information or to apply or renew an outdoor burning permit, residents are encouraged to visit www.thunderbay.ca/fire

 

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Coalition to End Human Trafficking Hosts Awareness Event

The Thunder Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking hosted an awareness event at Intercity Shopping Centre today to provide the public with information about human trafficking and affiliated community resources. The goal was to engage the public about human trafficking and the importance of specific and specialized services.

Since 2007, February 22 is annually recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which is a day to promote awareness regarding the severity of modern day slavery in...

City Events Call for Vendors, Artists, Community Groups and Talent

The City of Thunder Bay is inviting food vendors, product and service vendors, artists, artisans, and community groups to apply to participate at the City’s annual events series. An Open Call for Talent is also available for the upcoming season.

Various participation opportunities include over 22 event days, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees.

Annual events include:

• Kite Festival: June 9 –...

Traffic Study Taking Place at Proposed Roundabout Location

The City’s Engineering Division will be undertaking a traffic study in the area of the proposed roundabout on Victoria Avenue. The intent of the study is to determine the requirements for traffic control at the Victoria Avenue and Lillie Street intersection, and/or the Victoria Avenue and Ford Street intersection.

“During the study, the City will also be assessing community traffic concerns,” said Matthew Miedema – Project Engineer. “We will be collecting data on traffic volumes, collisions, speeds,...

Phase Two of Main Street Bridge Construction to Begin in March

Phase two of the Main Street Bridge rehabilitation will commence on Monday, March 4.

The Main Street Bridge, located between Isabel Street and Hammond Avenue, is undergoing rehabilitation to improve and repair key elements of the structure in order to increase its lifespan and provide a reliable and safe means of transportation for years to come.

Phase two work will include continuing concrete repairs on the piers and coating of the structural steel. There will be a continuous road closure during the...