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Share Your Views on Paterson Park Redevelopment

April 8, 2016 - Paterson Park may look very different in the near future according to concept plans presented to the public at a meeting last night on proposed options for the park's redevelopment.

Three potential designs were presented, and participants were invited to share their feedback as well as identify their preferred plan. 

"The concept plans were based on ideas residents proposed during extensive community engagement conducted when the project began in 2012 as a partnership with 8-80...

Carbon Monoxide Detector Alerts Paramedics to Toxic Gas

April 6, 2016 - Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS) Paramedics responded to a call for service in which the patient was experiencing confusion. On arrival, paramedics were warned of a potential cause of this confusion when the Carbon Monoxide detector attached to their oxygen bag began to alarm. Paramedics assessed, initiated treatment, and transported the patient to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

SNEMS equipped every ambulance in the service across the with CO detectors...

City Launches "˜Don't Be Trashy' Campaign for Civic Pride Month

April 6, 2016 - To kick-off Civic Pride Month, the City introduced the "˜Don't Be Trashy' campaign today to encourage people to take pride in Thunder Bay and not trash our environment.

"Litter is a major problem that cripples our City," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "Litter ranks among the top concerns for our citizens and is a priority for City Council. The City of Thunder Bay has made a commitment to Clean, Green & Beautiful, but everyone needs to do their part. Litter is not a corporate problem,...

City Honours Local Arts & Heritage Talent

April 1, 2016 - The achievements and contributions of local artists, cultural professionals, organizations and businesses were celebrated at the City of Thunder Bay's annual Arts & Heritage Awards, presented by the Walleye, on Thursday evening at the Finnish Labour Temple.

This year's nominees represent a wide spectrum of Thunder Bay's cultural sector from individual artists, theater, film, music and historians to cultural business, educators, and supporters.

"Arts, culture and heritage play a...

Share Your Views on City's Roads Maintenance Standards

April 1, 2016 - The City of Thunder Bay Roads Division is looking for the public's feedback on the Maintenance Quality and Performance Standards, which set clear guidelines for services to maintain, repair, and replace the City's roads and sidewalks.

The survey results will be considered when the Standards are revised later this summer.

In place since 1989, the current Standards need to be reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of the community. The public survey represents the first time the...