City News

Mayor Responds to FWFN’s Call for CN to Reopen Their Bridge

Sept. 18, 2018 – The City fully understands Fort William First Nation’s (FWFN) frustration and thus their continued efforts to have CN reopen the James Street Bridge.  Over the past four years the City has sought to have CN Railway honour its commitments under the 1906 agreement to repair and reopen their bridge.  CN Railway has submitted a request for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision that ordered that they reopen their bridge to the Supreme Court of Canada. ...

City Seeks Input on Designated Truck Route

September 12, 2018 – The City of Thunder Bay is finalizing the development of the new Designated Truck Route.

The Designated Truck Route will be put in place to manage heavy truck traffic in the city and would lead to a new by-law implementing the plan.

A report to Council on the Designated Truck Route was withdrawn in June after stakeholders expressed concerns with the implementation of the route.

Development of the new report requires comprehensive input from the public. Residents and businesses are...

Pearl Street Access to Marina Park to Close Starting Sept. 12

September 10, 2018 – The Pearl Street access into Marina Park will close starting Wednesday, Sept. 12, and is expected to re-open on Monday, Sept. 17.

CP Rail will close the street to allow for rehabilitation work on two of the three railroad crossings. New concrete panels and resurfacing of the road is part of the work.

Traffic will be detoured to the Marina Park Overpass for the duration of the work.

Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling near the construction...

Doors Open Thunder Bay Explores History, Heritage and Culture

Significant historical, architectural and cultural sites in Thunder Bay will open their doors to the public on  Saturday, Sept. 8, during Doors Open Thunder Bay. Coordinated by the City of Thunder Bay’s Heritage Advisory Committee, the event gives participants an opportunity to explore Thunder Bay’s rich cultural heritage through architecture.

“Doors Open Thunder Bay is a unique event that gives residents and visitors alike the opportunity to step through the doors and explore some of our City’s...