Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that A Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service review has led to the seizure of suspected illicit drugs and a firearm.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to a business on Memorial Avenue in response to a call for service regarding an individual who may have been in possession of a…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The Thunder Bay Officers Service has received a report from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) regarding an unknown individual or individuals who are contacting members of the public and potential vendors regarding participation in the CLE Annual Family Fair.The fraudsters are claiming they represent the CLE.They are requesting that interested businesses complete application…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The Federal Economic Growth Agency for Northern Ontario (Fed Nor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading community facilities. The Federal Economic Growth Agency for Northern Ontario (Fed Nor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario declared a state of critical event over the weekend due to a cluster of nearby wildfires, prompting an evacuation of the community’s most vulnerable members. Here’s the latest on the situation. Here’s the latest on the situation. Community members are encouraged to stay informed and share this…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that An immersive exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., tells the stories of Sixties Scoop survivors ahead of Indigenous Survivors Day. Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop was put together by the Legacy of Hope Foundation with input from the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network. Here’s why the Municipality of…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The federal government has proclaimed Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is possibly being listed as a undertaking of national interest, which means the construction timeline for the $26-billion program could be accelerated under the Building Canada Act. The news is being welcomed by some leaders, who say the program is…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: The family of Jenna Ostberg says it remains deeply disappointed after the Special Investigations Unit released a corrigendum, or correction, to its Director’s Report into her death.. The family of Jenna Ostberg says it remains deeply disappointed after the Special Investigations Unit released a corrigendum, or correction, to its Director’s Report into her death..…
News from Thunder Bay: The Lakehead Police service Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Program Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.The pilot campaign, being led by the Thunder Bay Police service Service Citizens Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Critical incident Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety in the city’s downtown…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — the northwestern Ontario hub Fire Rescue crews prevented a residential garage fire from spreading into the main living area of a home on Rosslyn Road on Monday afternoon. All occupants were able to get out safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.. All occupants were able to get out safely before firefighters arrived, and…
THUNDER BAY — Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for Thunder Bay and much of northwestern Ontario on June 29. Dorion, Ear Falls, Kakabeka Falls, Red Lake, Savant Lake, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Upsala were among areas under severe thunderstorm watches. These watches indicate the potential for storms capable of producing wind gusts of 90 to 110…