City News

Section of Mountdale Avenue to Close for Rail Crossing Rehabilitation

September 25, 2017 - Mountdale Avenue, from Gore Street to the laneway accessing Stanley Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic starting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, to allow for rehabilitation work on the CP rail crossing.  

The closure is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 29. 

The construction schedule is subject to change, as various factors - such as weather - can have an impact on project timelines.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, and...

Thunder Bay Celebrates National Coaches Week

September 25, 2017 - National Coaches Week is underway across Canada to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. National Coaches Week runs from September 23 to 30 and is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play. Athletes and their parents are encouraged to say thank you to their coaches during the week by simply saying #ThanksCoach and #ThanksCoachTBay in social media channels. E-cards can also be sent to coaches by visiting coach.ca/nationalcoachesweek. 

"Thunder...

Habitat ReStore to Collect Used Items at Landfill Sept. 25 - 30

  
September 22, 2017 - ReStore Week at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility on Mapleward Road will take place from Monday, Sept. 25 to Saturday, Sept. 30. During this special week, residents visiting the landfill can donate gently used building materials, appliances, cabinets, furniture, tools, plumbing and electrical materials to Habitat for Humanity's tent - located after the weigh scales, near the public drop-off bins. Habitat Volunteers will be on site at the Landfill accepting...

Thunder Bay Signs Friendship Agreement with Nanning, China

September 22, 2017 - A delegation from Nanning, China, signed an official Friendship Agreement between the City of Thunder Bay and Nanning, China, on Friday, Sept. 22, at City Hall. The Agreement promotes mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Canada and the People's Republic of China.

"The purpose of a Friendship Agreement is to enhance and develop friendship and cooperation between our two cities," said Acting Mayor, Brian McKinnon. "We are delighted that Nanning is committed...

Ontario Chief Building Officials to Gather in Thunder Bay

September 18, 2017 - The Chief Building Officials from 24 large municipalities across Ontario are gathering in Thunder Bay this week, from Sept. 19 - 22, for their Annual Fall Meeting. This is the first time the event will be held in Thunder Bay.

"We are pleased to be hosting a gathering of this magnitude," said Des Stolz, Chief Building Official & Director of Building Services, City of Thunder Bay. "We also plan to showcase some of our local attractions while they are visiting us."

Chief Building...