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Bad Weather Conditions Delay Port Arthur Stadium Upgrades

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2017 08:00 PM

May 19, 2017 - Freezing rain, freeze-thaw cycles and major rainfalls over the fall and winter season have caused delays to the completion of field improvements at Port Arthur Stadium in preparation for the XXVIII World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 from Sept. 1 - 10, 2017.

The delay will affect the Thunder Bay Border Cats home games that are scheduled to be played at the stadium for the start of the season. Games played in Thunder Bay up to approximately mid-June...

Free Compost Available to Residents Beginning May 19

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 08:00 PM

May 18, 2017 - Compost will be available to all residents at no charge at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility on Friday, May 19, while quantities last and weather permitting.

Access to the compost pick-up area is located east of the old landfill entrance on John Street Road. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm.

"We're happy to again offer free compost to all residents," said Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste & Recycling Services....

Section of Central Avenue Closed Due to Water Main Construction

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 08:00 PM

May 18, 2017 - A section of Central Avenue will be closed to through traffic due to the construction of a new trunk water main starting tomorrow, May 19. Central Avenue will be closed between Golf Links Road and Amber Drive. The work is expected to take up to five weeks.

Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling near the construction area.

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Contact: Brian Newman, Project Engineer - 625-2521

River Safety Audits Being Conducted

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2017 08:00 PM

May 16, 2017 - As part of the City of Thunder Bay's response to the Recommendations from the Seven Youth Inquest Jury, the City has been working with the Thunder Bay Police Service, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Keewaytinnok Okimakinak, Independent First Nations Alliance, Shibogama and Matawa Learning Centre, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, CN Rail Police, CP Rail Police, and Shelter House to improve river safety for youth in the city.

Inquest Recommendation #115...

Reduced Load Restrictions Will Be Lifted Monday

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2017 08:00 PM

May 12, 2017 -The Reduced Load Restrictions that were implemented on March 14 within the city will be lifted on Monday, May 15 at 8 am. 

Restrictions are put in place annually to protect City roads from damage during the spring thaw. Co-operation from residents helps prevent excessive damage to streets.

For more information, visit: www.thunderbay.ca/heavyloads

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Contact: Ryan Love, Traffic Technologist - Engineering, 625-2265