Free compost now available at the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility for landscaping, flower beds, lawns. Pick-up area is on John Street Road (between Mapleward & Gratton). Compost pick-up hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 8:30 am - 4 pm. Info: thunderbay.ca/en/news/free-c…

Road Closure: The James St. Swing Bridge will be closed on Tuesday, May 14 starting at 7 a.m. Read more here: bit.ly/3wsSuHf

Today marks the 30thanniversary of Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care and Senior Services, an accredited municipal Long Term Care home providing individualized care and support to seniors in our community. Read more: bit.ly/3JRNbnE

The latest episode of #TheMinutes is now online! We talk about changes to curbside recycling, updates to the Asset Management Plan, and give a rundown of City Council. Find The Minutes at thunderbay.ca/theminutes or wherever you get your podcasts. #Tbay

The City is undertaking an update to the Community Centres elements of the Rec and Facilities Master Plan and a Service Level Review to better understand how the community utilizes Community Centres and what their future priorities are for the Centres. bit.ly/3QzjQ5k

This week is Emergency Preparedness Week, with the theme of Be Prepared for Every Season. This includes having an Emergency Plan, and knowing how to stay safe, no matter the season. Read more here: bit.ly/3ULesyA

Today's Spring Up to Clean Up Launch drew a crowd! The yearly Spring Up campaign is funded by City of Thunder Bay & delivered by EcoSuperior. Want to do your own May clean-up with family, friends, co-workers? Contact EcoSuperior: 807-624-2140 or [email protected] #springuptbay

As of July 1, Circular Materials will be responsible for managing the City's residential curbside recycling collection, via its contractor, GFL. On the same date, GFL will introduce an automated recycling cart system, ending the use of blue bags for recycling in Thunder Bay.

The City of Thunder Bay is excited to announce an open call for performers to participate in a new Collaboration Project that encourages artists and performers to develop unique and engaging performances as part of Canada Day on the Waterfront. bit.ly/4aZ3VFJ

On this week's episode of The Minutes, the city's Cynthia Olsen talks about the potential for designated encampments. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council. Listen to The Minutes at thunderbay.ca/theminutes #Tbay #TheMinutes

Spring's here, with thoughts of composters and rain barrels! Residents of Thunder Bay can purchase one or both at reduced rates through EcoSuperior, beginning May 1. Visit EcoSuperior at ecosuperior.org. Program funded by City of Thunder Bay and delivered by EcoSuperior.

The Minutes is now online! Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen talk about the Conservatory renovation. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday. Find The Minutes at thunderbay.ca/theminutes or wherever you get your podcasts.

The City is thrilled to host youth events in celebration of National Youth Week from May 1 to May 7. The Recreation and Culture Division arranged free and fun events for youth, 10–24, throughout the week. Registration opens April 15. Read more: bit.ly/3Q21uJT

Recycle your household batteries! Take to: Thunder Bay Public Library , 55 Plus Centre, Victoriaville Civic Centre, EcoSuperior, or to the Household Hazardous Waste area at the landfill. More info: thunderbay.ca/en/city-servic…

Don't forget to visit Thunder Bay Solid Waste & Recycling Services' booth in the Coliseum at the CLE Spring Home & Garden Show this weekend! Get your 2 FREE Leaf & Yard Waste bags, and enter a draw for a composter!

On behalf of White Pine Electric, the Ball Family presents a $5000 kick-off donation for PRO Kids. The 3rd annual Power to Play campaign, taking place throughout the month of April, aims to raise $50,000 to help local kids access sports and rec programs. thunderbay.ca/powertoplay

Jeff Coull, Supervisor, Marina Park Operations, features in this month's Employee Spotlight, a series recognizing our employees and the programs and services they provide. View the Employee Spotlight at thunderbay.ca/employeespotli…

The latest episode of The Minutes is now online! Community Safety and Well-Being Specialist Lee-Ann Chevrette drops by, and host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at council. this week. Find The Minutes at thunderbay.ca/theminutes or wherever you get your podcasts.

The landfill site and the recycling depots will be on holiday hours for the holiday weekend.
Fri Mar 29: Closed
Sat Mar 30: 8am - 4:30pm
Sun March 31: Closed
Mon Apr 1: Closed
Regular hours return on Tuesday, April 2! 📷
Landfill info: thunderbay.ca/landfill

CityStudio Thunder Bay, a three-year pilot community-campus engagement project that allows for innovative solutions to address municipally identified challenges and opportunities, presented its 2023 achievements to City Council last night. Read more: bit.ly/4cqtcK9