City News

Thunder Bay Priorities Identified at Provincial Level

August 16, 2017 - Thunder Bay's key priorities were brought to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference in Ottawa this week.

A delegation led by Councillor Joe Virdiramo, Chair - Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, along with Norm Gale, City Manager brought forward 11 community issues to lobby for action and/or funding for Thunder Bay. 

"This was a productive conference," said Councillor Virdiramo. "The Ministries were engaged in our priorities and our issues were...

Fort William Urban Park Showcases the Fort William Business District

August 15, 2017 - The Fort William Urban Park pilot project launched today on Victoria Avenue East. The street was closed to pedestrian traffic between Brodie Street and May Street from 11 am to 3 pm, and the street was filled with community partner booths, local businesses, vendors, live entertainment and activities for children. 

"The Fort William Business Improvement Area [BIA] is excited to launch the Fort William Urban Park because it provides us an opportunity to meet a number of our objectives,"...

The Dead South to Headline August 16 Live on the Waterfront

August 10, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is thrilled to welcome The Dead South to headline the August 16 Live on the Waterfront.   

The Dead South is a four-piece acoustic ensemble from Regina, Saskatchewan, who blend elements of folk, bluegrass, classical and rock to create a unique, modern and authentic mixture of boot-stompin' music.  

Their most recent album "Illusion & Doubt" charted at #2 on the Bluegrass US Billboards and won Best Saskatchewan Album of 2016. Their debut...

City Hall Sounds Returns for a Fifth Season

August 3, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's Crime Prevention Council announced the fifth annual edition of City Hall Sounds today, which will bring live entertainment, local food trucks, and community partner information booths to the South Core neighbourhood.  

"City Hall Sounds is about celebrating Thunder Bay and its people. It's about building our sense of community and making our city safer and more inclusive," said Jeff Upton, Chair of the Crime Prevention Council. "I invite everyone to...

Section of Arthur Street to Close During Repairs

August 1, 2017 - The westbound lane of Arthur Street, between Waterloo Street and Edward Street, will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 4, to through traffic while asphalt repairs are completed. Detour signs will be marked and lanes will be reopened after working hours.

Eastbound traffic on Arthur Street will remain unaffected. Local access will be available from side streets and the eastbound direction.

Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling...