The Township of Terrace Bay is advising motorists that new Stop signs have now been installed at two intersections in the community:
- Cartier Road at Lakeview Drive – westbound traffic on Cartier Road must now stop.
- Hudson Drive at Radisson Avenue – southbound traffic on Hudson Drive must now stop.
Both locations previously had Yield signs. The change from Yield to Stop signs was approved by Council on August 10, 2026, as part of updates to the Township’s Uniform Traffic By-law, By-law 95-18.
Motorists, particularly those who regularly travel through these intersections, are encouraged to watch for the new signage and be mindful of the change as everyone becomes familiar with the new traffic controls.
View the August 10, 2026 Council Report
The Diabetes Canada clothing donation bin previously located at the Community Centre has been relocated to the Cultural Centre parking lot.
The move will make room for the installation of the new Curling Club sign at the Community Centre.
The donation bin isn’t gone. It just has a new home! Residents can continue to drop off eligible clothing and textile donations at the Cultural Centre parking lot.
Thank you for continuing to support Diabetes Canada through your donations.
BOOT CAMP IS BACK THIS FALL! Ready to get moving, build strength, and crush your fitness goals? Our Boot Camp Workout Class is back!
October 5 – November 11, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM
Instructor: Brenda Figliomeni
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned fitness pro, this class is open to ALL fitness levels! Come ready to work, have fun, and get stronger alongside a supportive community.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Full-body workouts
Cardio & strength training
A fun and supportive atmosphere
A workout you can make your own
REGISTRATION: $113.00 (tax included)
Active Agers: $90.40 (tax included)
1/2 Class Rates Available
Register by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Terrace Bay Community Centre Office or online
Please join us for the Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Terrace Bay Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend these meetings in person or online through Zoom.
Just click on the Zoom Links below to attend the virtual meeting:
Form 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 10, 2026, at the Terrace Bay Municipal Office, 1 Selkirk Avenue, Terrace Bay, Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Terrace Bay Municipal Office, 1 Selkirk Avenue, Terrace Bay.
Description of Land:
Roll No. 58 54 000 001 23320 0000; 11 BIRCH CRES., TERRACE BAY; PIN 62457-0167 (LT); PCL 18644 SEC TBF; LT 167 PL M121 STREY; TERRACE BAY; File No. 24-05
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $123,000
Minimum tender amount: $37,108.58
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.
Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.
The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.
Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.
TAKE NOTICE: Where a refund is claimed by a qualifying first-time Homebuyer under the Land Transfer Tax Act, the Municipality requires the purchaser to retain legal counsel to complete the transfer.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:
www.OntarioTaxSales.ca
or if no internet access available, contact:
Dan Mulligan
Treasurer/Deputy Clerk
The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
1 Selkirk Ave. P.O. Box 40
Terrace Bay, ON
P0T2W0
The Township of Terrace Bay Facilities will be CLOSED on Labour Day – Monday, September 7, 2026. Enjoy your long weekend!
Fitness Room Members will have access with their swipe card.
The Township of Terrace Bay wants to hear from you! We’re looking for feedback from vendors, local businesses and community members who attended this year’s Lighthouse Festival.
Your feedback helps us understand what worked well, what could be improved, and how we can make next year’s festival even better!
Take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey and share your thoughts. Online Feedback Survey
Thank you for helping us make the Lighthouse Festival a great community event!
The Township of Terrace Bay is pleased to welcome Edem Agbota as our new Economic Development Officer!
Edem is a recent Master’s graduate in Economics from Lakehead University and brings four years of experience in applied research and business analysis to the role. He is looking forward to building strong relationships with Terrace Bay’s business community and working alongside residents to support economic development and help shape the community’s future.
Come Meet Our New EDO
Local businesses, entrepreneurs, residents, and anyone interested in starting, expanding or investing in a business in Terrace Bay are encouraged to connect with Edem.
Edem has a dedicated Economic Development Office located in the Conference Room at the Terrace Bay Community Centre, directly across from the bowling alley.
Whether you’re an established business owner, exploring a new idea, looking for information or resources, or simply interested in Terrace Bay’s economic development, stop by and introduce yourself!
📍 Economic Development Office
Terrace Bay Community Centre – Conference Room
1 Selkirk Avenue
The Township would also like to recognize FedNor for its funding support of this three-year Economic Development Officer position.
Please join us in welcoming Edem to the Township team and to Terrace Bay!
Close out the 2026 Sunset Sounds Summer Music Series with an unforgettable evening featuring two exceptional Northern Ontario singer-songwriters.
Katherine Nemec blends pop, folk, and rock with emotionally honest songwriting and a captivating stage presence.
Joining her is Jordan Humeniuk, whose original music and timeless covers draw inspiration from artists like Fleetwood Mac and Taylor Swift.
📅 Saturday, August 22
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Simcoe Plaza
Admission is FREE.
Bring your lawn chair and help us celebrate another wonderful summer of live music in Terrace Bay.
https://visitterracebay.ca/events/sunset-sounds/
Join us as Krühner makes their Sunset Sounds debut!
Featuring local musicians Doug Zinck, Rob Krause, and Chris Krause, Krühner brings a fresh take on classic rock favourites from the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Whether you’re reliving old favourites or hearing them for the first time, this promises to be a fun evening of great music and community spirit.
📅 Saturday, August 8
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Simcoe Plaza, Terrace Bay
Admission is FREE.
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music overlooking beautiful Lake Superior.
https://visitterracebay.ca/events/sunset-sounds/
August 4, 2026 – The Township of Terrace Bay and the City of Thunder Bay have entered into an agreement to support the construction of a new, modern ambulance base serving North Shore communities.
Under the agreement, the Township of Terrace Bay will construct and own a new building at 1006 Highway 17 in Terrace Bay, Ontario. The new station will be leased to the City of Thunder Bay on behalf of Superior North EMS (SNEMS).
The planned ambulance base will function as a district hub, serving the communities of Terrace Bay, Jackfish, Schreiber, Rossport, Pays Plat First Nation, and several surrounding unincorporated areas. The base will feature three drive-through ambulance bays, along with modern amenities and facilities for paramedics.
Superior North EMS, a division of the City of Thunder Bay, provides ambulance services throughout the City and District of Thunder Bay.
Contact: Mayor Paul Malashewski, Township of Terrace Bay, 807-823-0630
Jon Hall, CAO/Clerk, Township of Terrace Bay, 807-825-3315
Shane Muir, Chief, Superior North EMS, 807-629-8884
The Township of Terrace Bay is seeking quotations for the supply and installation of a new digital security camera system.
The project aims to replace the Township’s dated camera system at the Terrace Bay Community Centre, Terrace Bay Swimming Pool and Simcoe Plaza. The Township is seeking a complete, operational and expandable system that includes all required equipment, software, licensing, installation, configuration, training and support.
Submission Deadline:
Monday, August 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Interested proponents may request access to additional site reference information or arrange a site visit by contacting Stacy Moffat, Special Projects Coordinator, at spc@terracebay.ca.
OWNER: Patrick Mastela
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 51 Laurier Avenue, Terrace Bay, ON
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF APPLICATION:
Two minor variances for the property located in a Low-Density Residential Zone (LDR) are requested. A minor variance to 5.3.6a) of Bylaw 10-2016 to reduce the required setback between a detached garage and main dwelling from 3.0m to 1.5m, to permit the demolition of the exiting breezeway between the dwelling and the garage, resulting in a detached garage. An additional minor variance to Section 5.3.2b) of By-law 10-2016 is required to permit a reduced side-yard setback of the existing attached garage (to become detached) from 1.5m to 0.6m.
DATE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING:
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Terrace Bay will hold a Public Hearing at the Township of Terrace Bay Council Chambers, 1 Selkirk Ave, Terrace Bay, on August, 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the above application as required by Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13.
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND this hearing in person to express your views about the application or you may give written authorization to a solicitor or other person to attend on your behalf. If you are unable to attend, you may submit written comments on the application to the Municipal Clerk prior to the date and time of the hearing. Please use the address shown below.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND this hearing, it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings.
A COPY OF THE DECISION of the Committee will be sent to the applicant AND to each person who filed with the Clerk a written request to receive the decision.
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact Jonathan Hall, CAO/Clerk at (807) 825-3315 ext. 7108, or cao@terracebay.ca.
DATED THIS 29th DAY OF July 2026.
Jon Hall
CAO/Clerk
1 Selkirk Ave, Box 40
Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0
Tel: (807) 825-3315
Bears Sighted in the Terrace Bay Area
Residents and businesses urged to keep food and garbage secure to avoid attracting bears
The Ontario government is reminding area residents to be aware of bear sightings in Terrace Bay and take the necessary steps to avoid attracting bears into local neighbourhoods.
In the past two weeks, there have been several bear sightings in the east area, including sightings around Cavanaugh Crescent.
It’s important to note that the same bear can result in multiple sightings. Bears are often attracted to garbage, bird food—including suet, seed and nectar—odours from barbecues, and ripe fruit left on trees or the ground. Removing these attractants can help keep bears out of the area.
Currently, natural foods for bears in this area are average. When the availability of natural foods is limited, bears will look for alternative food sources, often in populated communities. When bears cannot gain access to non-natural foods such as garbage, they will not stay in the area.
Quick Facts
If a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911.
For advice about reducing bear attractants, call the Bear Wise reporting line toll-free at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY: 705-945-7641). You will be connected directly with a live operator during bear season, which runs this year from March 17 to November 30.
Additional Resources
Visit ontario.ca/bearwise to learn more about how to avoid attracting bears and what to do if you encounter one.
Be Bear Wise — Know Who to Call
Bears may wander into public or urban areas in search of food, but not every bear sighting is an emergency. It is important to know who to contact if you encounter a bear.
Non-Emergency Encounters
Call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY: 705-945-7641) if a bear is:
- Moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering
- Roaming around the neighbourhood
- Checking garbage cans
- Breaking into a shed where garbage or food is stored
- Knocking over a barbecue
- Pulling down a bird feeder
- In a tree
This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is open this year from March 17 to November 30. Provincial staff can provide advice about bear behaviour, how to avoid human-bear encounters, and how to manage attractants in your home and community.
Emergency Situations
Call 911 or your local police if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety.
- Threatening or aggressive behaviours include:
- Entering a schoolyard when school is in session
- Stalking people and lingering on-site
- Entering or trying to enter a residence
- Wandering into a public gathering
- Harming livestock or pets and lingering on-site
Police are the first responders for any emergency. If requested by police, the Ministry of Natural Resources may help respond to emergencies during daylight hours.
Quick Facts
If a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911.
For advice about reducing bear attractants, call the Bear Wise reporting line toll-free at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY: 705-945-7641). You will be connected directly with a live operator during bear season, which runs this year from March 17 to November 30.
Additional Resources
Visit ontario.ca/bearwise to learn more about how to avoid attracting bears and what to do if you encounter one.
Join us for another unforgettable evening of free live music at Sunset Sounds 2026 featuring Mitch Tones and Derek Boucher.
Mitch Tones is a Northern Ontario singer-songwriter known for blending country, blues, and rock into authentic stories inspired by life in the Canadian outdoors. Recently featured on CBC Radio and frontman of Small Town Bad, Mitch delivers a performance full of heartfelt songwriting, powerful harmonies, and foot-stomping energy.
Joining him is Terrace Bay’s own Derek Boucher, a talented guitarist and songwriter whose folk and rock influences create an intimate and engaging live performance rooted in heartfelt storytelling.
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Simcoe Plaza, Terrace Bay
Admission is FREE.
Bring a lawn chair, enjoy the Lake Superior waterfront, and make an evening of it by exploring Terrace Bay’s restaurants, shops, and attractions before the show.
Learn more about the full Sunset Sounds series:
https://visitterracebay.ca/events/sunset-sounds/