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City Mourns with Kentner Family

July 6, 2017 - Mayor Keith Hobbs has delivered a letter of condolence to the family of Barbara Kentner, who was hit by a trailer hitch thrown from a moving vehicle in January and died this week. He let them know we stand with them as a community and echo their grief. He promised we will continue to work to end violence in our city.

While criminal charges are still before the court, the incident has been widely discussed in the community and the media as racially motivated.

"We are deeply saddened by...

Waste Collection Changes Cause Delays

July 6, 2017 - Effective July 1, 2017, there were changes to the waste collection operations, including realignment of routes. During the adjustment period, residents can expect delays in their waste collection pick-up.

"Residents are asked to be patient during this transition period," said Jason Sherband - Manager, Solid Waste & Recycling Services. "Administration and front-line staff have been working diligently to ensure that all waste is collected in a timely manner."

Residents are also reminded...

Award-winning Trio "The Once" to Lead Youth Harmony Workshop

July 5, 2017 - The Once, an award-winning Canadian folk music trio from Newfoundland, will host a "Harmony Through Song" workshop for young people on Wednesday, July 19, from 1 to 3 pm. The workshop is an opportunity for young vocalists to engage with a touring group recognized for their gorgeous three-part harmonies.

"For the first time in 2017 we are excited to be offering an educational opportunity as part of our Live on the Waterfront series," said Ash Young, Supervisor of Cultural Development...

Future Entrepreneurial Leaders Showcased at Local Tradeshow

July 5, 2017 - The fourth annual Summer Company-Staples Youth Entrepreneurship Day took place this afternoon at Staples Thunder Bay. The tradeshow showcased this year's participants of Summer Company - Ontario's flagship youth entrepreneurship program which is administered through the Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre every summer. The program is designed to help enterprising students between the ages of 15 and 29 start and run their own businesses over the summer months. This year,...

Section of Community Hall Road Closed

July 5, 2017 - A section of Community Hall Road will be closed on Thursday, July 6, to through traffic, due to cross-culvert repairs. Community Hall Road will be closed at 729 Community Hall Road and work is expected to be complete by end of day on Friday, July 7.  

Traffic access from John Street Road heading north will only go up until 706 Community Hall Road. Traffic access from Government Road heading south, are asked to use Granite Road to Toms Road to access John Street Road. 
Detour...