City News

Work at Pumping Station May Cause Discoloured Water

May 24, 2016 - On Wednesday, May 25 a controlled shutdown of the Chamberlain Pumping Station will be carried out to facilitate the ongoing capital upgrade, which involves replacing aging infrastructure at the Station.

Beginning at 7 pm on May 25, several distribution valves will be closed, temporarily isolating the Chamberlain Pumping Station from the water distribution system. As the capital upgrade proceeds, additional shutdowns will be required to complete the work. 

Residents in the Chamberlain...

Fire Ban Reinstated for the City of Thunder Bay

May 20, 2016 - Please be advised that effective immediately, all fire permits have been suspended until further notice and no open burning will be allowed in the City. As a result of the potential for extreme fire behavior through the long weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources has requested that Thunder Bay Fire Rescue suspend all burning permits and re-instate the burning ban. 

"In light of present conditions, for the safety of the citizens of Thunder Bay suspending burning permits at...

Section of Pacific Avenue to Close Tuesday

May 20, 2016 - A section of Pacific Avenue between May Street and Simpson Street will be closed on Tuesday, May 24 as part of the ongoing road reconstruction on Robertson Street, which will see new sewers and watermains installed as well as sections of sidewalks replaced.
 
The closure is expected to last until Friday, May 27.

Local traffic will have access to the area and pedestrian access will not be affected. Motorists are asked to use extra caution and obey all posted signage when travelling...

City Launches Reminder Service for Water Meter Readings

May 18, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay has launched a new service that reminds residents it is time to submit their water meter reading through email, text, or telephone. The Recollect Water Meter Reading Reminder Service is easy to use, and the reminders are provided at no additional cost to residents.

"The Reminder Service is simple to set-up and residents can choose to receive reminders, download a calendar with important dates relating to their water account and submit their water meter readings,...

Response to Chamberlain Street Pumping Station

Thursday, May 12

• 3 am - A failure occurred at the Chamberlain Street Pumping Station. The certified water operator at the Bare Point Water Treatment Plant immediately responded to an alarm at the Station and dispatched additional staff to determine the cause and restore service.
• 3:20 am - The City's Emergency Response Protocol was activated.
• 5:00 am - The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) were notified of the event.
• 7:20 am - The...