📍 USCGC Spar Icebreaking Operations Set to Begin Near Thunder Bay Harbour Around March 14 Thunder Bay is seeing unmistakable signs of early spring — and a major one is unfolding on Lake Superior and in the Thunder Bay harbour. In an advisory dated March 12, 2026 from the Canadian Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR is expected…
📍 City of Thunder Bay Launches Public Survey on Designated Encampment Sites; Feedback Due March 15 The City of Thunder Bay has launched a public survey to gather community input on six potential sites for designated encampments across the city. The locations under consideration include Current River Park, Freedom Park next to Prince Arthur’s Landing, Island Drive Park, Kam River…
📍 Thunder Bay Conservation Authority Merger Scrapped After Cross-Party Opposition The Ford government has reversed its plan to merge the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority with conservation authorities along the Lake Huron watershed, after both Conservative and NDP MPPs from Thunder Bay united in opposition. Thunder Bay’s MPPs — Conservative Kevin Holland and NDP’s Lee Vairhois — worked together to pressure…
📍 USCGC Spar Icebreaking Operations Set to Begin Near Thunder Bay Harbour Around March 14 Thunder Bay is seeing unmistakable signs of early spring — and a major one is unfolding on Lake Superior and in the Thunder Bay harbour. In an advisory dated March 12, 2026 from the Canadian Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR is expected…
📍 Sleeping Giant Brewing Company to Close Its Doors After Nearly 14 Years in Thunder Bay After nearly 14 years of brewing, laughing, and sharing pints on the shores of Lake Superior, Sleeping Giant Brewing Company has announced it will close its doors at the end of March 2026. Founded in 2012, the brewery quickly became a catalyst for the…
📍 Thunder Bay Police Service Gala Raises Over $68,000 for Local Charities The inaugural Thunder Bay Police Service Charity Gala has raised $68,502.50 for two local organizations — the Special Olympics Thunder Bay and the Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay. More than 270 guests attended the February 28 event, which honoured service members while strengthening community bonds. Thunder…
📍 Thunder Bay Man Executive Producer of Independent Horror Film Debuting in Theaters A Thunder Bay man has found himself at the centre of a Hollywood whirlwind as the independent horror film he helped finance — Undertone — prepares to debut in theaters across North America. By day, Thomas Chung works as a high school guidance counselor; by night, he…
📍 Lakehead University Launches New Indigenous Leadership Program for 2026 Lakehead University in Thunder Bay has unveiled a new Indigenous Leadership Program designed to empower First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students to pursue leadership roles. The story has captured the attention of residents throughout the Thunder Bay area, with community members closely monitoring developments as they unfold in the coming…
📍 Thunder Bay International Airport Reports Record Passenger Numbers in Q1 2026 Thunder Bay International Airport has reported record-breaking passenger numbers for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting growing confidence in the regional economy. The story has captured the attention of residents throughout the Thunder Bay area, with community members closely monitoring developments as they unfold in the coming days.…
📍 Thunder Bay City Council Approves Major Infrastructure Investment Plan for 2026 Thunder Bay City Council has approved a sweeping multi-year infrastructure investment plan targeting road repairs, bridge rehabilitation, and public transit improvements across the city. The story has captured the attention of residents throughout the Thunder Bay area, with community members closely monitoring developments as they unfold in the…