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Two Leaf and Yard Waste Collections this Fall

This fall there will be two Leaf & Yard Waste curbside collections. The first will take place between Oct. 1 and 11, and the second four weeks later, between Oct. 29 and Nov. 8 - on residents’ regular recycling days.

“We’re pleased to provide two collections this fall,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “We’re hoping residents will take advantage of the opportunity to put out additional bundles of brush, leaves and yard waste over the two collections.”

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Celebrate Neighbour Day with Movie Nights in the Parks!

Get ready for an unforgettable community celebration as part of Neighbour Day! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Youth Move Kinsmen Centre/Northwood Playfields (609 James Street North) for an evening of FREE entertainment, engaging community programming, and a screening of Barbie! 

Pre-show festivities start at 7:00 pm, featuring a special Barbie-themed performance by All the DAZE Productions, fun crafts with CAHEP, interactive activities, local community groups, and much more! 

The movie will...

Ontario Culture Days Begin Sept. 20 in Thunder Bay

The City invites everyone to participate in this year’s Ontario Culture Days, a festival that celebrates our community’s arts, culture, and creativity. The festival, running from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, will kick off with a community event, Arts & Culture Under the Lights, at Marina Park from 6 to 9 pm. This event will be an evening of celebrating our shared cultural richness, featuring musical performances, dance, artisans, displays, and other activities that bring our community together. 

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Stanley Cup returns to Thunder Bay

The Stanley Cup will return to Thunder Bay this year, with 2023-2024 Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Kompon, Assistant Coach of the Florida Panthers, taking part in a community event with Lord Stanley’s Cup.

The public will have the chance to view and have their photo taken with the Stanley Cup on Wednesday, September 11 from 3 – 5 pm at Port Arthur Stadium. This event, hosted by the City of Thunder Bay is open to all, and free to attend. Doors will open at 2:30 pm for the event. In case of inclement...

Thunder Bay’s 11th Annual Rockin’ Recovery Day

Join us for the 11th Annual Rockin’ Recovery Day, a celebration of resilience and recovery from addiction. The event will be held Saturday, September 7th from 11:30 AM-3:00PM at the CLE Coliseum Building.

September marks International Recovery Month, a time when communities worldwide acknowledge the hope and reality of recovery, highlighting the many pathways to wellness.

Recovery Day is organized locally by a coalition of community organizations and led by the Drug Awareness Committee, Thunder...