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City on the Hunt for Invasive Emerald Ash Borer

Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2016 08:00 PM

June 2, 2016 - Residents may notice new green prism traps hanging from City trees this summer.  These detection traps will be used to monitor for the presence of Emeral Ash Borer (EAB) in Thunder Bay. There are approximately 50 traps being hung in the canopy of ash trees  on City boulevards and in City parks.

The green prism traps will be in place and monitored until the beginning of September.

Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect that targets and kills all species of ash trees except...

Curbside Battery Recycling Program Returns Tuesday

Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2016 08:00 PM

June 2, 2016 - The City's Curbside Battery Recycling Program returns on June 7, giving residents an opportunity to conveniently and safely recycle spent household batteries.

"This program has proven to be a very popular and successful one," said Jason Sherband, Manager - Solid Waste and Recycling Services. "Last spring, City workers collected 3.32 tonnes of batteries, which were shipped off and safely recycled. It's great to see residents embrace this program, and we're pleased to offer it again...

Mayor Hobbs Declares June 4 Mining Day

Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2016 08:00 PM

June 2, 2016 - Thunder Bay will celebrate its rich mining heritage on June 4, which has been declared Mining Day by Acting Mayor Joe Virdiramo.

Councilor Virdiramo made the declaration at a ceremony today at Mariner's Hall at Prince Arthur's Landing. He was joined by representatives from the City of Thunder Bay, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, and Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association.

Mining Day will include a series of special public events at Prince Arthur's Landing. There will...

Be a Local in The Know This Summer

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2016 08:00 PM

May 30, 2016 - Tourism Thunder Bay invites local residents to help celebrate Tourism Week in Thunder Bay by getting to know our own city better and being good tourism ambassadors.

Residents are encouraged to visit the recently renovated Terry Fox Visitor Center on Highway 11/17 E, from May 30 - June 5.  Meet our local travel professionals, learn more about events and attractions this summer, pick up a copy of our 2016 Visitor Experience book and enter for a chance to win great local attraction...

Community Paramedicine Program Continues Into 2017

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2016 08:00 PM

May 30, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay is pleased to receive confirmation from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that funding for the Community Paramedicine Program (CPP) will continue through March 2017.

"We are very happy to learn that Community Paramedicine can continue another year and that Thunder Bay is being recognized for its ongoing leadership, efforts, and
contributions to improving health care in Ontario through our local community
paramedicine initiatives," said Mayor Keith Hobbs....