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Ten new firefighter recruits graduating

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is welcoming ten new firefighters to the job, at a graduation ceremony to be held this evening at the Fire Training Centre.

The graduation ceremony is the culmination of 14 weeks (over 500 hours) of training and education in:

• Firefighting Operations
• Rope Rescue Operations
• Aerial Ladder Operations
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Medical “First Responder”

• Wildland Firefighting
• Water Rescue Operations
• Auto Extrication Operations
• Resilient Minds Training

“We recognize the hard work and...

Leaf and Yard Waste collection to begin next week

Fall curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will begin next week. Collection will take place between October 24 and November 3, on your regular recycling days.

Leaf and yard waste set out for curbside pickup must be placed in kraft paper yard waste bags with each bag weighing less than 18 kg/40 lbs once filled. Bundled branches may also be left at the curb for collection; bundles must be less than one metre (39 inches) long, no more than 61 cm or (24 inches) in diameter and be tied...

Park Avenue and Court Street Intersection Reopens

As work on the North Core Street Scape project progresses, the intersection of Park Avenue and Court Street has reopened to vehicle traffic.

East and westbound traffic can travel through the intersection on Park Avenue. Drivers will also be able to turn south onto Court Street from Park Avenue. With the reopening of the intersection, drivers should be aware that the section of Park Avenue between Court Street and Cumberland Street only permits one-way (eastbound-only) traffic.

The section of...

Hours to Change at Victoriaville Service Counters

The in-person service hours at the Engineering and Development service counters inside the Victoriaville Civic Centre will change on Monday, Oct. 16.

Currently, in-person service counter hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Beginning Oct. 16, the new in-person service hours will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a 12:30 pm to 1:30 closure for lunch.

Telephone service will remain available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and messages will be taken during the lunch hour closure.

A self-serve...