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Speeders Exposed in Effort to Reduce Injuries to Young Pedestrians
May 28, 2008 - Today, Thunder Bay motorists had their driving speed exposed as they traveled through the notoriously high-speed area of Victoria Avenue and Oakwood Street. After receiving complaints from crossing guards in this area, Thunder Bay Police, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, confronted passing motorists with their actual speeds. Read more >>
About 1500 Children in the Thunder Bay Area Will Start School This Fall. But, Are They Ready?
May 23, 2008 - If children are going to get a fair start in school they should be screened before that first day in the classroom. That’s why Fair Start is reaching out to families…to make sure no child is missed. Read more >>
The City of Thunder Bay Endorses New Food Charter
May 22, 2008 - In accordance with a City Council resolution, Mayor Lynn Peterson signed the new Thunder Bay Food Charter today. Thunder Bay joins several other municipalities across Canada in adopting a food charter to provide a framework for a just and sustainable local food system. Read more >>
SAVE Committee Launches "Break the Law, Pay the Price" Campaign
May 15, 2008 - Today, members of Thunder Bay’s new SAVE (Snowmobile ATV Vessel Education) Committee launched their innovative “Break the Law…Pay the Price” campaign, encouraging operators of recreational vehicles to drive safe and drive sober, or suffer the consequences. Read more >>
Crossing Guards Participate in "Good Ticket" Campaign
May 9, 2008 - Today, Thunder Bay crossing guards were recognized for their service and dedication to the protection of children as they cross busy intersections on their way to and from school. Crossing guards also announced their participation in this year’s Good Ticket Campaign, in which they will be ticketing children found wearing appropriate safety gear when cycling, skateboarding or riding a scooter. Read more >>
Everyone Deserves a Clean and Healthy Place to Play
May 22, 2008 - Today, Peer Leaders from YETI (Youth Engaged in Tobacco-free Initiatives) and MAKWA (Making Aboriginal Kids Walk Away from Tobacco Abuse) are racing to win public support to make parks and beaches free of tobacco industry products. Read more >>
Over 7000 Students in the Thunder Bay District are Ready to Turn Off their Screens
May 5, 2008 - Today, the 5th annual “Turn Off the Screens & Get Active Challenge” kicks off and over 7,000 students from 26 elementary schools have registered to participate. From May 5th to May 9th these children will turn off their television, computer, and video games and get active! Read more >>
Winners of the Driven to Quit Challenge are Announced
May 5, 2008 - Today, winners of the Driven to Quit Challenged were announced, including a local woman winning a mountain bike co-sponsored by Tobacco Free Thunder Bay and Cyclepath. Read more >>
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