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Nominations Open for Mayor’s Community Safety Awards

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020 05:30 AM

The Thunder Bay Crime Prevention Council is calling for nominations for the 10th Annual Mayor’s Community Safety Awards, which recognize Thunder Bay residents and groups who are working to make our city safer and more inclusive.

Nominations are now open, and the deadline for submissions is Oct. 9 at 4:30 pm.

The awards will be presented during a special ceremony that will take place during the Nov. 2 meeting of Thunder Bay City Council.

“I’m proud to open the nomination period for the 2020 Mayor‘s Community...

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Thunder Bay CEDC continues to support small business

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 05:00 AM

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce another group of successful entrepreneurs who participated in the Starter Company Plus program. The third round of the 2020 program saw a total of ten small business owners go through the six week program. Over the past year there has been a total of thirty two local entrepreneurs to successfully complete the program and receive the $5000 grant, totaling $160,000, the highest in the program’s history. 

“The...

Thunder Bay Celebrates National Coaches Week

Posted on Friday, September 18, 2020 10:00 AM

National Coaches Week is being held across Canada from Sept. 19 to 27 to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. National Coaches Week serves as an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play. It is a great time to show appreciation for everything coaches do for athletes, their teams and the community. Athletes and parents are encouraged to say thank you by simply saying #ThanksCoach on social media. 

“Thunder Bay has a proud...

City Invites Feedback on Virtual Summer Events

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020 08:15 AM

The City invites residents to share their feedback on summer events that were offered online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

“Participant feedback helps us maintain, modify and improve the events we offer,” said Louisa Costanzo – Supervisor, Cultural Development & Events. “This year our events were especially unique with shifting to virtual events. We’d love to hear what residents thought of this new format.”   

 

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One Extra Item of Garbage Allowed Next Week

Posted on Friday, September 04, 2020 06:15 AM

The City will allow residents to put out a third item of garbage with no tag on the first collection date after Labour Day. 

Residents are reminded to reduce waste. Reducing waste saves energy, time, money and valuable natural resources. Small changes to reduce waste in our everyday lives produce many beneficial results. 

To learn more, or to see your waste collection schedule, visit: thunderbay.ca/waste 

For more information, contact the Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch at 625-2195.