Following consultation and communication with Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins, Chippewa Park will reopen to the public on Friday, May 29.

Some park amenities remain closed as per the Provincial Order, and signage is posted. Those planning to visit Chippewa Park must follow Provincial Orders, which limit gatherings to no more than five people, and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s recommendations of practicing physical distancing of two-metres, frequent handwashing, and staying home when ill.

Individuals visiting the park must also follow the community access restrictions put in place by Fort William First Nation, and limit activity to within the park. The City of Thunder Bay is working in collaboration with partners at Fort William First Nation to make safety the first priority for all residents.

Public Participation Now Available to Residents for Public Meetings
Starting on June 15, City Council and the Committee of Adjustment will be expanding the use of virtual meetings to include public participation in planning applications.

Residents that interested in participating are required to register, and will be provided with instructions on how to connect to the meetings via computer or telephone. For more information or to register, call 625-2531.

For the most up-to-date list of service changes, and additional city service information lines, visit: www.thunderbay.ca/coronavirus For public health information, visit:

  • www.ontario.ca/coronavirus - the Ontario Ministry of Health reports on the status of cases in Ontario each morning at 10:30 am.
  • www.TBDHU.COM/coronavirus - the Health Unit’s website contains links to credible sources of information for both the public and local health care providers.

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Contact: Stacey Levanen, Supervisor – Corporate Communications, 625-3650