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Celebrating 25 Years at the Terry Fox Information Centre

Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2018 05:30 AM

Tourism Thunder Bay officially opened the Terry Fox Information Centre on Oct. 29, 1993. This week they celebrate 25 years of greeting visitors and providing information on how to best enjoy our spectacular region.

“During the last 25 years we have welcomed over 1.5 million visitors through the doors,” said Paul Pepe, Tourism Manager. “If you look at the map on the wall inside the centre, you can see how many people have come through. It’s amazing how far our visitors have travelled to reach us; from...

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100th Anniversary of the End of the First World War

Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 07:30 AM

It’s been 100 years since the end of the First World War, and to mark this significant anniversary, a series of weekend events and tributes are planned throughout the city from Nov. 2 – 4.

“We are honoured to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 in the ‘City of the Poppy’, where the poppy was officially adopted as Canada’s national symbol of remembrance,” said Acting Mayor Iain Angus. “We encourage the community to come out to the various events this weekend and join us in remembering...

Fatal Fire at Taylor Drive Under Investigation

Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 11:30 AM

A fire investigation is underway to determine the origin and cause of a fire at 18 Taylor Drive which sent one person to hospital and resulted in the death of another. The investigation is being conducted by investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshal.
 
Fire Crews responded to a reported fire at 18 Taylor Drive in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 29. They arrived to find a mobile home on fire with flames coming from the front half of the building.  Fire fighters were able to...

NCOE presentation

Results Presented for Potential Northern Centre of Excellence for Addiction and Mental Health

Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 05:45 AM

In partnership with the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research (CRaNHR), the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy presented the findings from its collaborative research and regional engagement process towards the establishment of a Northern Centre of Excellence for Addiction and Mental Health.

“Northwestern Ontario presents unique geographic and cultural needs that make the prevention and treatment of substance use, as well as support for mental health, challenging,” said Cynthia Olsen, Coordinator, Thunder...

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Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Starts Tomorrow

Posted on Monday, October 29, 2018 08:30 AM

Curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste collection will take place from Oct. 30 - Nov. 9, on regular recycling days.

Leaf and yard waste should be placed at the curb with recyclables on the regular recycling day, as indicated on the waste collection calendar with a leaf symbol.

Only Kraft (paper) bags of leaf and yard waste will be accepted. There is no bag limit, but bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. (18 kg).

Sticks and branches will also be collected, and must be bundled with rope or...