City News

Help Design New Wayfinding Street Signs and Maps

September 13, 2017 - The City is asking residents to help plan and design new street signs and maps for walkers and cyclists. Good street signs and mapping help people find their way around. This means kids finding their way to school, seniors finding the library, and visitors finding a park or a downtown area. Good signs and maps for cyclists help them know the safest routes across the city. Good signs also make the city streets look great when they're done well.

The City wants to know what the...

Help Improve Transit in Thunder Bay: Route Optimization Plan Underway

September 12, 2017 - Residents are invited to get involved in the Thunder Bay Transit Route Optimization Plan which aims to make transit services more effective and efficient. Comments to improve transit services can be submitted by completing an online survey at http://tbtsurvey.fyi. The survey can also be accessed through the City's website at www.thunderbay.ca/transit and will be open until Friday, Oct. 6.

"As Thunder Bay changes, we want to ensure that its bus services respond to better...

Cameron Street Storm Sewer Work Begins Tuesday

September 11, 2017 - A section of Cameron Street, from Waterloo Street to Norah Street North, will be closed to through traffic due to maintenance to the storm water collection system.

The work is scheduled to begin at 8 am on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and continue until Thursday, Sept. 14, at 4:30 pm. Access to Bernard Street and Franklin Street North will be available at the Norah Street North entrance only.

Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed and take extra caution when travelling in and around...

Delaney Arena Offering Healthier Options at Canteen

September 8, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay, in partnership with Healthy Kids Community Challenge and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, are launching the new Fuel Shop Canteen at the Delaney Arena tomorrow, which offers healthier food and drink options for everyone to enjoy. 

The Fuel Shop is a three-month pilot-project that makes healthier menu options available. Menu features include baked blueberry bannock, protein power balls, fresh fruit smoothies, wild rice and veggie soup, and hot...

Help Shape the New Tourism Thunder Bay Website

September 7, 2017 - The City is seeking input to help shape the new Tourism Thunder Bay website. A short anonymous survey has been launched to gather feedback on user needs and desires when traveling and find out what they would look for on a Tourism website. 

"We are excited to have the opportunity to enhance our website and present Thunder Bay to the world," said Paul Pepe, Manager - Tourism Thunder Bay. "We invite everyone - residents and visitors alike, to share their views and tell us...