City News

CN Ordered to Reopen Bridge for Vehicle Traffic

June 11, 2018 - In response to the City's appeal heard in January 2018 by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, CN has been ordered to reopen the James Street Swing Bridge for all vehicles, including cars and trucks, and maintain it in accordance with its contractual obligation under the 1906 Agreement.

"This is a good day," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "The highest court in Ontario has ruled in our favour, and we now look to CN to repair and reopen the bridge as they are obligated to do."

The bridge has been...

2018 Live on the Waterfront Delivers City's Summer Soundtrack

June 8, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce its most diverse and talented Live on the Waterfront lineup to date.  

Live on the Waterfront won Best New Festival/Event in Ontario and placed as a Top 100 Event at the 2018 Festival & Events Ontario Awards. The City of Thunder Bay's Community & Cultural Development section also won Municipality of the Year for creating an environment that both hosts events and produces its own.

"With changes put in place over the past couple...

Section of Chapples Drive to Close for Culvert Construction

June 5, 2018 - A section of Chapples Drive is closed today to realign and reset the culvert that crosses Chapples Drive. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the day.  

The road will be closed to vehicle traffic at the southwest corner entrance until the loop at the golf course. It will be closed to pedestrians from the start of the trail at the river up until the golf course. 

Chapples Drive on the west side will temporarily allow two-way vehicular traffic to Chapples...

City Crews Respond to Victor Street Water Main Break

June 4, 2018 - City crews have responded to a water main break that occurred last night on Victor Street. 

While the water main is being repaired, residents in Mount Forest, around Mountain Road and Riverdale Road may experience low water pressure or discoloured water. 

Water service will be temporarily turned off for some residents on Victor Street to facilitate repairs and those impacted will be notified. 

Notification will be provided when water service is restored. 

Residents...

Mayor Hobbs Declares June 4 Weed Out Hate Day

June 4, 2018 - Today has been proclaimed Weed Out Hate Day in Thunder Bay. Mayor Keith Hobbs along with children and staff from Little Lions Waldorf Daycare & Kindergarten planted sunflowers as a symbol of commitment to peace. 

Participants pulled out weeds and planted sunflowers together as a metaphor for weeding out hate, bias, discrimination, bullying and racism in our community. The sunflowers are a reminder of our commitment to plant the seeds of love, peace, respect and inclusion.

"It...