City News

Province Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance for Thunder Bay and Surrounding Area

July 5, 2016 - Ontario has notified the City of Thunder Bay and surrounding municipalities that it has activated the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program in their communities due to recent flooding in the area.

Affected individuals, small businesses, farmers and not-for-profit organizations who have experienced essential property damage or loss as a result of this disaster may be eligible to receive help with expenses.

"I'd like to thank the Province for stepping up and helping those...

Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Thunder Bay

June 30, 2016 - Following an thorough examination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - the federal agency responsible for regulating and managing invasive species - confirmed that the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected in Thunder Bay.

EAB is an invasive beetle native to Asia that is responsible for devastating millions of ash trees across North America. Thunder Bay represents the most northern city in which the pest has been found to date.

"The City has been aware of the...

City Crews Respond to Arthur Street West Water Main Break

June 29, 2016 - City crews have responded to a water main break that occurred this morning on Arthur Street West, near the Ministry of Natural Resources base just before Vanguard Avenue.

The break has been isolated and work is underway to repair the pipe. Traffic has not been affected at this time.

As a result of the break, residents in the surrounding area may experience low water pressure or discoloured water, and a limited number of customers may have no water service.

Water service may be temporarily...

Future Entrepreneurial Leaders Showcased at Local Tradeshow

June 29, 2016 - The third annual Summer Company-Staples Youth Entrepreneurship Day took place this afternoon at Staples Thunder Bay. The tradeshow showcased this year's participants of Summer Company - Ontario's Flagship Youth Entrepreneurship Program which is administered through the Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre every summer. The Program is designed to help enterprising students between the ages of 15 - 29 start and run their own businesses over the summer months. This year, there...

Drug Strategy 5th Annual Community Report Now Available

July 27, 2016 - The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy released the fifth annual Community Report Travelling the Road to Change at City Council Monday evening.

The report outlines the significant progress that has been made in many Drug Strategy initiatives.
 
"I'm very proud of the work the community has done, and of the continued collaboration and collective effort of many groups and organizations across Thunder Bay," said Cynthia Olsen, Drug Strategy Coordinator.

"This report focusses on the real progress...