City News

City Honours Cultural Sector at Arts & Heritage Awards

February 17, 2017 - The achievements and contributions of local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay's 7th Annual Arts & Heritage Awards on Thursday evening at Magnus Theatre.

This year's nominees represented a wide spectrum of Thunder Bay's cultural sector from visual arts, theater, film, music and history to cultural business, professionals and supporters. The show was highlighted by performances from Honest Heart Collective,...

2017 Respect Award Nominations Open

February 16, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay's respect. Initiative Working Group is calling for nominations for the fifth annual respect. Award. The respect. Award, sponsored by Diversity Thunder Bay, recognizes an individual, business, or organization that has demonstrated leadership in enhancing diversity and respect for others.

"Each year, when the nominations for the respect. Award start coming in, we are inspired by the commitment and dedication of  community members and organizations that...

Fire Rescue Receives Donation from Thunder Bay Hydro

February 16, 2017 - Some Thunder Bay homeowners will sleep a lot safer this year thanks to a donation to Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE Program from Thunder Bay Hydro that will help purchase combination smoke/CO alarms.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a donation of $3,700 for their SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone). The SAFE program is an assistance-based program for local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms....

Fire Chief Urges Residents to Stay Safe by Being Prepared

February 14, 2017 - There were numerous fire tragedies across Ontario this week. Seven people were killed in separate incidents and others were hospitalized with burns including a young child and a toddler. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds the public to make sure that they have working smoke alarms on every storey of their home and outside all sleeping areas in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code. Residents should also have a home fire escape plan and practiced with everyone in their home. ...

Building Services Division/Ontario Building Code Updates for 2017

February 7, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay Building Services Division would like to advise the public, designers and contractors of the following updates which may impact building construction and building code enforcement within the city.

"Our goal is to ensure everyone is aware of the building code updates as we approaching the spring building season," said Des Stolz, Director of Building Services, City of Thunder Bay. "There are some areas where individuals may be unaware of their responsibilities,...