News from Thunder Bay: A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a law enforcement inquiry into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other specialized units. Authorities…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Miiyah Paavola received a call earlier this week from her mothertelling her that theentire local residents ofNamaygoosisagagun First Nation in northwestern Ontarioneeded to evacuate due to a wildfire, but not to panic. “So of course, I panicked,” stated the 15-year-old daughter of Chief Helen Paavola, who was in Ottawa at the time. Namaygoosisagagun,…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that WEATHER DESK – Thunder Bay begins Saturday under widespread wildfire smoke, sharply reduced visibility and an Orange Air Quality Warning. The temperature is already near 19°C, with a humid afternoon expected as the high reaches 26°C. A chance of showers and thunderstorms could bring temporary neighborhood improvement, but Environment Canada expects very poor…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Asnew wildfiresare discovered in northwestern Ontario during a week of devastation, evacuations have begun for members of Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in the area over 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The First Nation confirmed on social media that transporting people from the region began on Saturday, with seven flights carrying…
Thunder Bay, ON — Asnew wildfiresare discovered in northwestern Ontario during a week of devastation, evacuations have begun for members of Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in the area over 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The First Nation confirmed on social media that transporting people from the public began on Saturday, with seven flights carrying roughly 460 members to Niagara…
News from Thunder Bay: A total of 139 wildfires were burning across northwestern Ontario as of Sunday afternoon, provincial authorities confirmed. This number includes at least eight, covering a total of roughly 3,413 hectares, that were confirmed by the provincial Aviation, Forest Fire and Critical incident Services (AFFES) agency on Saturday evening: On Sunday, the AFFES noted that across the…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the northwestern Ontario hub – News– The Municipality of Thunder Bay recognizes that the rapidly evolving wildfire situation and the heavy smoke affecting our the region have caused concern for many residents. While conditions across the region remain serious,there is currently no indication that the Community of the northwestern Ontario hub is at…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that At a news conference in Thunder Bay on Saturday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford railed against U.S. politicians who’ve criticized Canadian wildfire suppression efforts, adding that many in the current administration have "a very short memory." "I find it a shame the administration in the U.S. and Congress people [are] writing these letters and…
News from Thunder Bay: The fires have caused evacuations, highway and road closures, air quality warnings, event cancellations, and other issues for the communities and people in the region. A number of other communities and areas have been notified about potential evacuations, including: The Township of Gillies has declared a state of urgent situation due to fires within a kilometre…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Residents can expect a visible law enforcement presence in the Prince Arthur Boulevard area as Thunder Bay Authorities investigate an incident reported early Saturday morning. The probe is connected to occurrence number TB26028109. The northwestern Ontario hub Authorities Service stated the incident occurred during the early morning hours of July 18, 2026. Officers…