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City Expanding its Municipal Recycling Program Beginning May 1

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:15 AM

Effective May 1, the City of Thunder Bay will be expanding its recycling program to allow residents to recycle all #1 through #7 coded plastic containers.

The recycling program expansion will allow residents to recycle plastic containers such as yogurt, margarine and sour cream containers. Prior to the expansion, residents were only allowed to recycle #1 and #2 coded plastic containers. 

“We are very pleased to be able to expand our recycling program,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste...

City Launches Downtown Improvement Grant Program for 2022

Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 08:15 AM

Two of the goals of the relaunched Downtown Improvement Grant Program are making Thunder Bay’s cores more inviting and vibrant.

The program, implemented through the amended Community Improvement Plan and administered by the City’s Planning Services Division, allows for eligible property or business owners to apply for up to four grants to encourage redevelopment and investment in the North and South cores, as well as the Westfort business area.

“This partnership program between the Community Economic...

Thunder Bay Wins Bid for 2024 Ontario Winter Games

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:15 AM

The Government of Ontario has announced that the 2024 Ontario Winter Games have been awarded to Thunder Bay for the first time since 1974. City of Thunder Bay officials and 2024 Bid Committee members shared more information about the bid and upcoming plans at a media event today.

“After a 50 year absence, we are very pleased the Ontario Winter Games are returning to Thunder Bay in 2024,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “Thank you to the Government of Ontario for selecting our community and providing $1.4 million...

Home Energy Improvement Loan Study

Take Part in the Home Energy Improvement Loan Study

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:45 AM

EarthCare Thunder Bay invites the public to get involved and have their say on the Home Energy Improvement Loan Study. The City of Thunder Bay is exploring the feasibility of a home energy improvement program to provide access to financing for homeowners interested in improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

“Improving the energy efficiency of your home can reduce energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and contribute to the City’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,”...

City participates in joint initiative towards transit electrification

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 05:30 AM

The City of Thunder Bay, along with twelve other municipalities in Ontario, is participating in a study that will develop information resources and implement a roadmap for the transition to electric vehicles.

The study, coordinated by the Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative, will be carried out by the engineering firm HDR.

"The City of Thunder Bay took a lead role in this process with Metrolinx by having a representative on both the committee to develop the procurement document and then the final...