City News

City Call for Vendors, Artisans and Community Groups

March 10, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting food vendors, product and service vendors, artisans, and community groups to apply to participate at the City's annual events series.

Various participation opportunities include over 22 event days, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees.
"¢ Kite Festival: Sunday, June 4 - approximately 4,000 attendees
"¢ Canada Day on the Waterfront: Saturday,...

Thunder Bay Delegation Brings Priority Issues to OGRA

March 2, 2017 - A delegation including Mayor Keith Hobbs, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Chair and Vice Chair Councillors Joe Virdiramo and Brian McKinnon and City Manager Norm Gale brought Thunder Bay's key issues to the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Conference in Toronto on Feb. 26 - March 1. 

"Thunder Bay had important facetime during several significant meetings with provincial ministers and key representatives this week," said Councillor Joe Virdiramo. "We had great conversations...

Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality Now Available

February 28, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay has released the 2016 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report.

"We encourage residents to read the report to learn how the City's drinking water is treated, monitored, and delivered to their homes. We also invite you to come tour the Bare Point Water Treatment Plant to discover this firsthand," said Michelle Warywoda, Director - Environment Division. "Our City's water is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This report confirms testing continues to...

First Installment of 2017 Tax Bill Due in March

February 24, 2017 - The first installment of the 2017 tax bill is due on Thursday, March 2. The interim tax billing is based on 50 per cent of your 2016 tax rate and 2016 assessment. The second installment will be due on Wednesday, May 3.

Taxpayers who have not received their bill are advised to contact the Corporate Services & Long Term Care Department, Revenue Division located on the main floor of City Hall, or call 625-2255 to request a copy.

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Contact: Chantal Harris, Supervisor -...

New General Manager of Community Services Selected

February 21, 2017 - Following an extensive search and hiring process, City Manager Norm Gale is pleased to announce Kelly Robertson as the new General Manager of the City's Community Services Department.

Ms. Robertson is from the City of Ottawa and has 29 years of municipal leadership experience. She was the Branch Manager of city-wide recreation programs.  Before that, she was Ottawa's Branch Manager for community programs, and Branch Manager for sports and recreational venues, parks &...