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The City of Thunder Bay is advising the public that Stage 2 of the Burwood Road reconstruction will begin Monday, July 14. As part of this work, Burwood Road will be closed at Central Avenue, with local traffic access maintained from Oliver Road only.

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After nearly two years of extensive research, public input, and in-depth review, the City is recommending 114 Miles Street East as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village.

This decision follows a comprehensive process that began in 2022 when City Council endorsed a human rights-based approach to encampments.

Thunder Bay Transit is temporarily moving operations from the Waterfront Transit Terminal to a nearby location on Cumberland Street North starting Monday, July 14, 2025. This change is needed to allow for upgrades to the current terminal.

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In response to the significant damage caused by the July 1 storm event, the City is offering vouchers for one free tipping fee at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility (Landfill) available for yard waste only, for affected households.

“We understand that the clean-up may take several weeks and that it involves a large volume of  trees, limbs and branches,” said Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, at its meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2025, declared the following land and easement interests surplus to the City's requirements:

(B24) The City grant an easement interest over a portion of City-owned lands described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 4, N.K.

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Due to rain in the forecast through the night and into Tuesday morning, the Teddy Bears Picnic presented by Ontario Power Generation, scheduled for tomorrow at Vickers Park, is being relocated indoors to the Fort William Gardens.

This beloved, family-friendly event is packed with teddy bear magic and perfect for little ones and families of all ages – and everything is still a go!

Everything you love about the Picnic will still be happening, just inside!

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JULY 7, 2025

WHEREAS, July 7, 2025 will mark Parachute’s 9th annual National Prevention Day (NIPD): a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and help Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy; and

WHEREAS, Parachute is Canada’s national charity dedicated to reducing the devastating impact of preventable injuries; and

WHEREAS, injury is the No. 1 killer of Canadians aged 1 to 44 and costs the Canadian economy $29.

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The City of Thunder Bay invites you to pack up your favourite stuffy and head to Vickers Park for one of the most beloved family events in Thunder Bay! Teddy Bears Picnic, presented by Ontario Power Generation, returns on Tuesday, July 8 from 11am to 3pm, promising a day of whimsy and family fun for teddy bears, children and people of all ages.  

One of the longest-running family events in Thunder Bay, Teddy Bears Picnic invites families to celebrate the joy of play, creativity, and community.

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