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2016 Mayor's Community Safety Awards

November 7, 2016 - Two individuals and three community projects were recognized this evening during the sixth Annual Mayor's Community Safety Awards ceremony for their work to make Thunder Bay a safer community.

"I wish to offer my sincerest congratulations and thanks to each of this year's recipients," said Mayor Keith Hobbs.

"This year's recipients are setting an example through their outstanding efforts to make our community safer and more welcoming for everyone. I hope we can all look at these...

CUPE Local 87 Advises its Members Vote to Accept City's Offer

November 4, 2016- The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 advised the City this evening that its Union membership has voted to accept the City's offer.

"CUPE Local 87 employees play a vital role in providing services to the community," said Norm Gale, City Manager.  "We are pleased that the Union has voted to accept the City's offer for a new collective agreement and that the parties have prevented any disruption to a number of key services to residents. It's a credit to the bargaining...

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Welcomes Six New Recruits

November 5, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue honored both new and veteran firefighters at a Long-Service and New Recruit Graduation Ceremony today at the Thunder Bay Fire & Emergency Services Regional Training Complex. Six new recruits and eleven current employees of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue were honored at today's ceremony.

"Recruit class graduations are some of the proudest days for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue," said Fire Chief John Hay who led the ceremony with participation by MP Patty Hajdu, MP...

SAFE Program Gets Big Donation from Union Gas

November 4, 2016 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a $5000 donation of combination smoke/CO alarms today from Union Gas for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program (Smoke/CO Alarms For Everyone).

The SAFE program is an assistance-based program geared towards local home owners that require assistance with the acquisition or installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's SAFE program assists homeowners who have financial or physical barriers to ensuring their homes...

Waste & Recycling Collection Moves One Day Earlier Next Week

November 3 - In all waste collection Areas and Zones, curbside garbage collection will occur one day early during the week of Nov. 6, due to Remembrance Day.

This change will also affect recycling and leaf and yard waste collection in AREA 1 - ZONE 1, AREA 2 - ZONE 1, AREA 3 - ZONE 1 and AREA 4 - ZONE 1.

There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Remembrance Day, Friday, Nov. 11.

Residents are advised to check their Waste & Recycling Calendars for more information on waste and recycling...