City News

City Roads Crews Continue to Clear Snow During Winter Storm

December 5, 2017 - The City's Roads Section is working hard to manage winter control conditions; however, residents are asked to take precautions when driving today.

Road crews started plowing arterial and collector streets at 5 am this morning and will continue to address these roadways throughout the day. Due to the quantity of snow falling and blowing snow, the arterial and collector streets need to be re-plowed. This will delay response to residential plowing. 

"Depending on the duration and...

Some City Facilities Closed Due to Power Outages

December 5, 2017 - Due to current weather conditions, there have been power outages at several City facilities resulting in closures.

The Canada Games Complex, 55 Plus Centre and Ogden Child Care Centre have been closed. 

All programs scheduled for today and this evening have been cancelled. Swim lessons at the Canada Games Complex will be made up next week and any facility rental contracts will be amended. Residents may attend regular swims at Volunteer and Churchill Pools, which are currently...

Tonight's Red River Ward Meeting Cancelled

December 5, 2017 - Due to current weather conditions, the Red River Ward Meeting with Councillor Brian McKinnon scheduled for tonight at the 55 Plus Centre has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Contact:    Linda Douglas, Committee Coordinator, 625-2559

Santa Bus Food Drive: Stuff the Bus. Feed the Need.

December 1, 2017 - Transit Services and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 966 are teaming up to spread goodwill in our community with the 23rd Annual Santa Bus Food Drive in support of the Thunder Bay Food Bank.

From Monday, Dec. 4, until Sunday, Dec. 10, the community is invited to drop-off dry goods on any City bus. 

"Each year we are blown away by the generosity of all those who help us to stuff the bus," said Ken Koza, Amalgamated Transit Union 966 President. "The donations we receive make...

City Receives Local Food Champion Award

November 28, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay was given the Local Food Champion Award by the Greenbelt Fund. This award recognizes the leadership and innovation that is creating systematic change in Ontario's agri-food sector.

The Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal presented the award to Dan Munshaw, Manager, Supply Management with the City of Thunder Bay. 

"I attribute Thunder Bay's success to a visionary Council, successful partnerships with Chris Borutski, who is the Food...