7 AM EST - April 27, 2017 - Significant ice build-up overnight due to a long-lasting period of freezing rain has temporarily suspended some City services and closed some City facilities.
 
"Our crews have been working very hard throughout the night to manage icy conditions on city roads and sidewalks," said Norm Gale, City Manager. "We continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada, and are urging residents to take extra care if they must go out."

Garbage Collection is on hold while staff re-evaluate weather conditions. Update to be provided shortly.

Road sanders have been out continuously throughout Wednesday evening and Thursday overnight, and will continue throughout the day. Road and sidewalk plowing operations began at 2 am for arterial and collector streets

Residents are urged to stay away from fallen power lines and ice-covered tree limbs that could break under the weight of ice. Heavy icy formations on trees have resulted in several trees coming down within the City. Parks & Open Spaces staff and contract crews are working hard to remove these hazards and make these sites safe. 

The following City services and facilities are temporarily suspended/closed today:

"¢    Garbage Collection is on hold while staff re-evaluate weather conditions. Update to be provided shortly.
"¢    All City-operated Child Care Centres including Grace Remus Child Care Centre, Ogden Child Care Centre, Woodcrest Child Care Centre and Algoma Child Care Centre 

The following City services and facilities will remain in service/open:

"¢    Thunder Bay Transit fully operational, check Nextlift.ca for arrival times
"¢    Recycling collection
"¢    Household Hazardous Waste & Recycling Depot
"¢    Solid Waste & Recycling Facility
"¢    Canada Games Complex, Volunteer and Churchill Pools at 8 am 
"¢    City Hall and administration offices
"¢    Sanding of main arterial roads, side streets and sidewalks

Residents whose garbage collection service was cancelled will receive revised schedules as soon as possible.

Continuous updates from the City will be provided as the weather reports are monitored.

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Contact:    Stacey Levanen, Supervisor - Corporate Communications, 807-625-3650