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Update on CUPE Negotiations

Posted on Monday, October 31, 2016 08:00 PM

November 1, 2016 - "The Union is consulting with its membership and it is going to hold a vote on the City's most recently tabled set of proposals.  There will be no strike until that vote has been held and the results of that vote are known," said Norm Gale, City Manager.
 
"The Union has informed us that there is a new strike deadline of 12:01 am on Monday, November 7, 2016."
 
The City Manager will not be making any further comments or do interviews until the vote is held.

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Contact: Stacey...

Curbside Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 08:00 PM

October 27, 2016 - Curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from Nov. 1-10 on regular recycling days.

Leaf and yard waste should be placed at the curb with recyclables on the regular recycling day, as indicated on the waste collection calendar with a leaf symbol.  Residents are reminded to check their waste collection calendars carefully, as collection will be one day earlier the second week of November, due to Remembrance Day.

Only Kraft (paper) bags of leaf and yard...

Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged Plants Canada Celebration Garden

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 08:00 PM

October 27 - Thunder Bay is the fortunate recipient of two Canada 150 Celebration Gardens distributed to 150 applicants across Canada by the Canadian Garden Council.

Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged, along with Thunder Bay's Soroptimist International Friendship Gardens, were chosen out of 400 applications to receive 1,000 red and white tulips symbolically honoring Canada's approaching milestone birthday.

"We feel very proud to be creating a garden that will continue to embrace our community connections...

Service Information in the Event of a CUPE Strike

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 08:00 PM

October 27, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay's largest union, CUPE Local 87, will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 am on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

"We continue to negotiate and we will do everything reasonable to reach a settlement and to avoid the disruption and inconvenience a strike will cause," said City Manager Norm Gale. "Essential services will continue to be provided."

Police, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Transit, and Homes for the Aged services are not affected. These services will generally...

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Saves Family

Posted on Monday, October 24, 2016 08:00 PM

October 25, 2016 - A carbon monoxide alarm has been credited for alerting a Dryden family of a deadly CO leak in their home yesterday. Four people, including three children, required treatment in hospital after a CO alarm alerted the children's mother that there was a problem in the residence.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue reminds residents it is the law to install carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. 

"Thunder...