News

A portion of Fairview Avenue will be closed to traffic this week to allow for completion of rehabilitation work on the CPKC railway grade crossing.

Fairview Avenue will be closed in both directions at the rail crossing beginning on Tuesday, July 23.

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• Road Work

The intersection of Memorial Avenue and Harbour Expressway will be closed on Tuesday, July 23 to allow for a switchover to newly installed traffic signals.

During the work, the intersection will be closed to through traffic on both streets.

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• Road Work

Early this morning, City crews were required to make emergency repairs to the water filter system at the splash pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing. The work has been completed, but the splash pad will remain closed until it is able to be fully refilled.

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• Recreation, Culture and Events

A section of John Street Road will be closed on Monday to allow for sewer and water installations.

John Street Road will be closed in both directions between Valley Street and Mercier Drive starting at 6am, with access for local traffic only.

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• Road Work

The parking lot at Junot Park will be temporarily closed to the public during working hours to support several infrastructure improvements in the area.

The parking lot will be closed on weekdays between 7am and 7pm as work proceeds.

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• Road Work

The City of Thunder Bay’s Live on the Waterfront concert series, presented by Ontario Power Generation, begins this Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6 pm at Marina Park. Admission to all concerts is free.

• Recreation, Culture and Events

JULY 16, 2024

WHEREAS, for 70 years the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) has been dedicated to leading the conservation and protection of the Lakehead Watershed; and

WHEREAS, the LRCA is committed to conserving and sustaining natural habitats and ecosystems; and

WHEREAS, the LRCA utilizes best practices to safeguard people, property and communities from natural hazards; and

WHEREAS, the LRCA is a leader demonstrating and promoting environmentally sustainable practices and stewardship;..

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Earlier this evening, lifeguards responded to a medical emergency at Widnall Pool. The patron was safely transported by EMS to the hospital for further care.

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A portion of Walsh Street will be closed to traffic starting Monday, July 15 due to maintenance being done by Hydro One on electrical towers.

In order to complete this work, Walsh Street will be fully closed to through traffic between James Street and Kingsway starting July 15, and is expected to be completed by July 19.

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• Road Work

The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Services and Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Clean-Up Trailer. Today City staff and members of the Committee, along with staff of Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Generator Strategy Advertising used the Trailer to rid an area along the Neebing Floodway of litter.

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• Garbage and Recycling