City News

Unattended Cooking Cause of Weekend Fire

January 16, 2017 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to a structural fire early Sunday morning on Empress Avenue. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and a female occupant was sent to hospital as a precaution. The cause of the fire was unattended cooking which caused extensive damage to the kitchen. No one else was home at the time of the fire.

Cooking fires are the leading cause of residential structural fires. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds everyone to keep the area around your...

Section of Riverdale Road Closed Due to Water Main Break

January 12, 2017 - A section of Riverdale Road has closed to through traffic while repairs are made to a broken water main.

Riverdale Road will be closed at the 1490 address going south. There will be access to Riverdale Road from Highway 61 up to this address, but no through traffic. Access to residences north of 1490 Riverdale Rd. and all residences on Riverdale Road West, Kamview Road and Kamwood Drive will be via 20th Side Road only.

Work is expected to complete by 6 pm today.

As a result of the...

artsVestâ„¢ Brings Year-long Training to Arts Organizations and Matching Funds to Thunder Bay's Cultural Economy

January 11, 2017 - Business for the Arts, Canada's only national charitable organization that strengthens arts and culture in Canada by building partnerships between the private and cultural sectors, announced today that its artsVest program is returning to Thunder Bay. With funding support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Government of Canada. The City of Thunder Bay applied to host the program, with support of the Chamber of Commerce and The Waterfront District BIA, that will see $30,000...

Limited Edition Fire Safety Hockey Cards Available at Friday's Game

January 5, 2017 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, the Lakehead University Thunderwolves and Tbaytel have partnered to release limited edition cards of this year's varsity hockey team that highlight fire safety messaging.

"Fire and life safety education is one of our top priorities," said Anthony Stokaluk, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Public Education Officer. "These cards give us a unique way to promote our fire safety messages to Thunder Bay's hockey fans."

The player cards will be available to fans in attendance...

New Design for Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards Unveiled

January 5, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay announced a new design today for the awards presented to recipients at the annual Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Awards. Growth, by local artist boy Roland, was selected by a jury to become the new award distributed in all categories at the 2017 and 2018 ceremonies. The design features a ceramic hand with a piece of amethyst set in the centre of the palm, mounted on a wooden base, representing the continued development and vibrancy of Thunder Bay's cultural...