Search
Seasonal closures for pools, beaches, and splash pads
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 12:45 PM
With fall quickly approaching, the City will begin adjusting hours for indoor pools and closing outdoor pools, beaches, and splash pads, starting with Sandy Beach at Chippewa Park, and the Main Beach at Boulevard Lake, closing this weekend on Aug 31, followed by Art Widnall and Heath pools on Sept. 1.
Splash pads close for the season at Franklin Street Park and North End Park on Monday, Sept. 2, followed by the splash pads at County Park and Northwood Playfield on Sunday, Sept. 15. The Marina...
Treasure Exchange Days coming September 7 & 8
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 04:29 PM
The City’s twice-yearly Treasure Exchange Days event will take place on Sept. 7 & 8. Residents with used items in good condition that they wish to give away may leave them on the curb any time after 5 pm on Friday, Sept. 6, labelled “free.” Residents can then tour their neighbourhoods over the weekend to find treasures.
Treasure Exchange Days helps divert waste from the landfill, and gives a second life to good-condition used items. The event is a great opportunity to exchange reusable household...
Volunteer Pool to temporarily close due to vandalism
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:25 AM
Volunteer Pool Community Centre is temporarily closed today due to an act of vandalism. During the evening (Aug. 28), the glass of a large patio door was broken at the facility, resulting in shattered glass in and around the pool, making it unsafe for use. The pool will be closed today and is expected to reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to allow crews to work on clean-up and repair.
“We are disheartened that our facility that serves so many in our community has been vandalized,” said Callie Graham,...
Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 03:27 PM
Notice of Adoption and Passing
City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 17 and passed By-law 286-2024, a Zoning By-law Amendment as they relate to multiple properties city-wide on the 26th day of August 2024.
The Official Plan Amendment is exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the decision of Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received before or on the last day for filing a notice of appeal, September 19, 2024
How to appeal a decision:Individuals,...
Thunder Bay Drug Strategy Hosts Int’l Overdose Awareness Day
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 12:27 PM
Today, the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) at Waverley Park, uniting community members, first responders, and local organizations, under the 2024 message of ‘Together We Can.’
The event aimed to raise awareness about the risks of overdose and promote harm reduction services – crucial strategies in combatting the ongoing and worsening toxic drug and overdose crisis. The day also highlighted the importance of community solidarity in addressing...
Contact Us
Subscribe
Connect
