Thunder Bay, Ontario — A Dryden-based physician says things are improving in the northwest as a small number of regional doctors try to fill the gap, but it’s still common for patients to wait for months, and travel for hours, for an appointment with a doctor who provides gender-affirming care. A Dryden-based physician says things are improving in the northwest…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — $80,000Median Household Income$96,100Average Household Income11.0%Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT) This story continues to develop, and ThunderBay.Online will provide updates as new information is released by the relevant organizations and officials involved.. $80,000Median Household Income$96,100Average Household Income11.0%Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT) This story continues to develop, and ThunderBay.Online will provide updates as new information is released by the relevant…
Thunder Bay, ON — Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) has confirmed an inmate died at the Thunder Bay Jail on July 1. It comes just weeks after First Nation leaders called for the jail to be shut down over safety concerns amid, understaffing and infrastructure challenges at the 100-year-old facility. Here is what we know about the latest…
Thunder Bay, ON — A Thunder Bay company has completed the removal of part of the 80-year-old iron ore dock trestle on the city’s waterfront, allowing it to handle shipments of large cargo like wind turbines. A Thunder Bay company has completed the removal of part of the 80-year-old iron ore dock trestle on the city’s waterfront, allowing it to…
News from Thunder Bay: 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 no injuries were reported..…
THUNDER BAY — CRIME NEWS –Through the course of the past year, the Lakehead appears to be in a transition. Incidents of violent crime across the municipality have many people feeling serious concern for their safety. Property crime has people spending money on alarms, cameras, locks and chains just to protect their property.. Incidents of violent crime across the municipality…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The regional capital Police Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Endeavor Support, started April 20, consists of an officer paired with a social navigator who conduct foot patrols in the municipality north and south cores. The goal is to connect people to social services rather than lay…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre can now perform simple retinal detachment repair surgeries for residents of northwestern Ontario. These surgeries allow patients to receive more timely care in Thunder Bay, Ont., and closer to their communities, preventing urgent trips to southern Ontario or out of province for treatment. These surgeries allow…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Northwest Fire Region Reports 73 Active Wildland Fires, Four Emerging Starts Confirmed THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 73 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 7, with four latest fires confirmed across the region. Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services says 13 fires are not under control, one…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the Lakehead city Police Service is asking for the public’s facilitate locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. the Lakehead city Police Service is asking for the public’s facilitate locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at…