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Networking Event Aims to Retain Healthcare Professionals

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2018 06:00 AM

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted the 17th Annual Home for the Holidays Healthcare Career Fair today at the Victoria Inn.

Healthcare students, professionals, physicians, and recent graduates attended the networking event, having the opportunity to meet and talk to 28 exhibiting healthcare organizations from Thunder Bay and throughout the region. Home for the Holidays initially started as a reception for local medical students attending school outside of Thunder...

Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and Depots Holiday Hours

Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:15 AM

The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility and the Recycling Depots operating hours change during the holiday season.

The holiday hours are:

Date

Operating Hours

Sunday, Dec. 23

Closed

Monday, Dec. 24

8 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Closed

Wednesday, Dec. 26

Closed

Thursday, Dec. 27

8 am - 6:30 pm

Friday, Dec. 28

8 am - 6:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 29

8 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday, Dec. 30

Closed

Monday, Dec. 31

8 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Closed

Wednesday, Jan 2

Regular hours resume, 8 am - 6:30 pm

 

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Roundabout

Proposed Roundabout at Victoria and Ford Intersection

Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 05:30 AM

A new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Victoria Avenue East and Ford Street South is being proposed for Council’s approval in the 2019 Capital Budget. A roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel around a centre island.

“There are many benefits to installing a roundabout at an intersection,” said Matt Miedema – Project Engineer. “Roundabouts are designed to maximize vehicle and pedestrian safety, minimize pollution and fuel consumption, and the maintenance costs are lower...

Paramedics Receive Stress Training for Workplace Critical Incidents

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:00 AM

A group of paramedics from Superior North EMS are participating in a three-day training session from Dec. 17 – 19, preparing them to help their co-workers after exposure to a workplace critical incident.

With more than 200 employees, the task of maintaining staff wellness can be challenging, especially for paramedics working in the outlying district and remote stations.

“I feel very strongly about the health and wellness of my fellow paramedics,” said Jonathan Woodbeck, Health, Wellness and Peer Support...

One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed after New Year’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:00 AM

Due to the increase of waste during the holiday season, the City will allow residents to put out a third item of garbage with no tag on the first collection date after New Year’s Day.

During the Christmas week, residents are reminded the standard bag tag system is still in place for any additional items.

Residents are reminded to still try and reduce waste by using the six R’s:

  • Rethink: Think about waste before you buy. Avoid ‘disposable’ products.
  • Refuse: Say no to plastic bags in stores – bring...