City News

Thunder Bay Celebrates Culture at 8th Annual Arts & Heritage Awards

February 26, 2018 - The achievements and contributions of talented local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the 8th Annual Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards presented by Copperfin Credit Union on Friday evening at Magnus Theatre.

This year's nominees represented a wide spectrum of Thunder Bay's cultural sector including artists, theatrical groups, musicians, volunteers and cultural businesses. The awards event featured performances by Café Paris...

Call for Vendors, Artisans and Community Groups for City Events

February 22, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting food vendors, product and service vendors, artisans and community groups to apply to participate at the City's annual events series. 
Opportunities include over 22 event days throughout the year, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees, including:
"¢    Thunder Bay Youth Arts Showcase: May 1-7
"¢    Kite Festival:...

Weekend Snowmobile Accidents Keep Emergency Services Busy

February 20, 2018 - Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS) paramedics were kept busy over the weekend responding to multiple snowmobile accidents. At about 11:20 am on Saturday, Feb. 17, a 911 call was received for two people injured from a snowmobile accident south of Shabaqua Corners. Upon arrival, paramedics learned the two injured snowmobilers were located about 17 km in the bush with access only by snowmobile. With the help of some good samaritans, one of the paramedics was able to...

Memorial Walk Held for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

February 14, 2018 - The 10th Annual Valentine's Day Memorial Walk is being held to bring together families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and to acknowledge their loss, support them in their grief and educate the public about this issue.

"Come walk with us today as we walk in honour of missing and murdered women and girls," said Sharon Johnson, Valentine's Day Memorial Walk organizer and founder.

Johnson's own sister, Sandra Johnson, was found murdered near the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway...

Community Economic Development Commission Wins Advertising Award

February 13, 2018 - Thunder Bay's Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for advertisements that were placed on Toronto Transit Commission vehicles in 2017. 

The winning advertising campaign encouraged residents of Toronto, or anyone else riding that city's transit, to consider the advantages of living, working or investing in Thunder Bay and to visit www.gotothunderbay.ca.

"It is an honour to be recognized...