City News

Family Fun at Thunder Bay’s Annual Teddy Bears Picnic

It’s that time of year again! Calling all teddy bears and their owners for the annual Teddy Bears Picnic, presented by Ontario Power Generation, on Tuesday, July 10 at Vickers Park. Parents, caretakers, children and their teddy bears are invited for an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment.  

“Our youngest audience members are invited to bring their favourite stuffed friend out for a day of fun,” said Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor. “This year, we...

New Vehicle for Hire By-law Replaces Taxi By-law

The City of Thunder Bay has introduced a new by-law regulating vehicles for hire and designated driver services to improve public health and safety, and to provide consumer protection.

“The new by-law introduces a new type of licence – a designated driver business licence,” said James Coady, Manager – Licensing and Enforcement Division. “This process captures existing taxi and limousine-type services, and also new application-based services like Uber and designated driver services.”

The new by-law...

Live on the Waterfront Launches New Stage with Classified

The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to host its headliner – multiple award-winning artist Classified – at the season’s first Live on the Waterfront on Friday, June 29, presented by Ontario Power Generation.

This free special presentation of Live on the Waterfront also highlights the launch of the City’s new stage: the Ontario Power Generation Community Stage. Audiences will experience high-quality production throughout the season with the all-new stage, sound and lights.

“We wanted to start the summer...

Students Present Projects to Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee

Students and teachers from six Thunder Bay secondary schools presented their greening and beautification projects today to the City of Thunder Bay’s Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Each high school received $1,000 through the 2017 – 2018 Green & Beautiful School Grant Program to take part in a “Green and Beautiful” project. They submitted proposals to the Committee with ideas from their school.

“Our mandate is to support projects that beautify our city and...

Treasure Exchange Days Return this Weekend

The City of Thunder Bay’s popular Treasure Exchange Days return on June 23 and 24, giving residents a chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures while reducing waste.

Anyone wishing to give away gently used items can leave them out on the curb any time after 5 pm, on Friday, June 22. Clearly label the items FREE. Over the weekend, residents are encouraged to tour their neighbourhoods to see what treasures they can find.

“This is our seventh Treasure Exchange Days event,” said Jason Sherband, Manager...