City News

Thunder Bay Preparing to Host Kashechewan Evacuees

April 26, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay has been asked by the Province to serve as a host community as early as Saturday for residents of Kashechewan First Nation, where the Chief has declared a state of emergency due to potential for flooding.

"We have a long history of stepping up to help our neighbours from the north," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "We are looking forward to welcoming our guests and assisting them in their time of need."
 
The City's response is a coordinated effort in partnership...

City's Mobility Coordinator Awarded Walking College Fellowship

April 23, 2018 - The City's Mobility Coordinator, Adam Krupper, has been awarded a Walking College Fellowship as part of the 2018 Walkable Communities training program. The program, offered through America Walks, a US-based advocacy organization working to empower communities to create safe, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk, is a five-month training program designed to strengthen local efforts to make communities more walkable and livable.   

"We are delighted to welcome Adam Krupper...

New Climate Change Website Launched

April 23, 2018 - EarthCare Thunder Bay, in partnership with Lakehead University, has launched a new climate change website: ClimateChangeTBay.com. The launch of this website coincides with Earth Day, which was Sunday, April 22.

The new website is a resource hub that brings together carefully selected and locally relevant information regarding climate change. This centralized source connects information, actions, stories and people to inspire climate engagement here in the Thunder Bay region.

"The website...

Invitation to Smart Cities Drop-In Open Houses

April 13, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay, in partnership with Fort William First Nation and other partners including Thunder Bay Police, TBayTel and Thunder Bay Hydro, is submitting an application to the Smart Cities Challenge to be shortlisted for a $10 million prize.

The Challenge encourages communities of all sizes, including municipalities, regional governments and Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents...

Citizens Invited to Sign Humboldt Broncos Books of Condolences

April 11, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay invites citizens to sign Books of Condolences to allow them to pay their respects to the families of the victims and to the people of Humboldt, Saskatchewan deeply affected by the recent Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team bus tragedy. 

Books of Condolences are available at the following locations until April 18:

"¢    City Hall Lobby, 500 Donald Street East - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
"¢    Fort William Gardens, 901 Miles...