City News

2017 Mayor's Community Safety Awards Presented

November 6, 2017 - Two individuals and four community projects were recognized this evening during the Seventh Annual Mayor's Community Safety Awards ceremony for their work to make Thunder Bay a safer community.

"I wish to offer my sincerest congratulations and thanks to each of this year's recipients," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "They are setting an example through their outstanding efforts to make our community safer and more welcoming for everyone. Since these Awards began in 2011, 39 deserving...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Receives Donation to SAFE Program from Union Gas

November 6, 2017 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a $5000 donation of combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms today from Union Gas for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone). The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program assists homeowners who have financial or physical barriers to...

Change Your Batteries When You Change Your Clock

November 3, 2017 -Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend. 

"Every time change is an opportunity to educate the community about the importance of changing and testing the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms " said Fire Chief John Hay. "Smoke alarms give you the early detection needed to safely escape a fire and only a carbon monoxide alarm can alert you to the deadly...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Alerts Residents of Fire Extinguisher Recall

November 3, 2017 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue wants residents to check their fire extinguishers. More than 40 million extinguishers, including about 2.7 million sold in Canada, are being recalled because they may not work in an emergency. The recalled extinguishers are red, white and silver, and are either ABC or BC rated. The recall involves 134 models, both plastic handle and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers manufactured by Kidde Corporation. The recalled extinguishers can become clogged...

Planning Division to Host Series of Public Engagement Sessions

November 1, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's Planning Services Division unveiled the new Official Plan at Committee of the Whole on Oct. 16, and will be hosting a series of public engagement sessions to give residents a chance to review the Plan and share their views.

This Official Plan is the municipality's principal land use policy document. It describes the kind of community that residents wish to evolve into with goals, objectives and policies that function as a guide for land use planning decisions...