City News

Animal Services' Chip-a-thon Strives to Keep Pets Safe

April 27, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay Animal Services Centre in partnership with Friends of the Animals and local veterinarians will be hosting a Chip-a-thon on Saturday, May 9, at the Animal Services Centre, 882 Alloy Place, from 10 am to 3 pm. Appointments must be booked by Monday, May 4.

The Chip-a-thon allows pet owners to have their pets microchipped by local veterinarians for only $35 for the first pet, and $30 for each additional pet.

"A microchip, the size of an uncooked grain of rice,...

Building Owner Pleads Guilty For Failing to Comply with Inspection Order

April 23, 2015 -The owner of a North Norah Street multi-unit residential building pled guilty in Provincial Court yesterday for failing to comply with an Inspection Order written by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.  After pleading guilty the owner was issued a fine of $5,000 plus Court costs.

The charge relates to a routine inspection by Thunder Bay Fire Rescue in which an Inspection Order was issued to comply with numerous Fire Code violations. When the compliance date had elapsed, four violations...

Community Leaders Connect to Mobilize Around Maternal Substance Use

April 21, 2015 - The Thunder Bay Drug Strategy is calling attention to the unique needs of women who use substances and are pregnant or parenting. Leaders from various community agencies met today to learn about best practice models around this important issue; an event organized by the Maternal Substance Use & Child Issues Working Group which was formed in response to recommendations in the Drug Strategy around prevention and treatment.

"Numerous factors are linked to substance use and addiction...

Second Installment of 2015 Tax Bills Due May 6

April 21, 2015 - The second installment of the 2015 tax bill is due on Wednesday, May 6. The interim tax billing is based on 50 per cent of your 2014 tax rate and 2014 assessment.

Taxpayers who have not received their bill are advised to contact the Corporate Services & Long Term Care Department, Revenue Division located on the main floor of City Hall, or call 625-2255 to request a copy.

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Contact: Kathleen Cannon, Manager - Billing and Collection Services, 625-3174.

Storm Sewer Construction to Close Section of William Street

April 21, 2015 - William Street between Edward Street and Barton Street will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks beginning Friday, April 24, due to storm sewer construction.

Motorists are asked to use alternate routes when travelling through the area. Local access to the Confederation College campus will still be available via Barton Street.

The William Street work is the first phase of a two-to-three-month project that will see storm sewer construction take place on William, James...