The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a authorities examination into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. Thunder Bay Officers Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Ontario's wildland firefighters are facing "extremely challenging" conditions on the ground in northwestern Ontario, their union noted. More than 150 crews were deployed to northwestern Ontario as of Friday morning, including some from Alberta and the Yukon. As of Thursday evening, there were 129 active fires burning in northwestern Ontario, the provincial Aviation,…
News from Thunder Bay: Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire urgent situation remains the leading story for NetNewsLedger readers on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with 137 active fires, continuing evacuations and widespread smoke affecting communities, transportation and public health. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Thunder Bay Saturday, where he met with fire authorities and Indigenous people evacuated from threatened and damaged communities.…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that SHUNIAH — Thunder Bay OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527. Law enforcement say officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Officers and critical incident medical services responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. As a…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The Urban centre of the regional capital has activated its Crisis Operations Centre as a precaution while wildfires, evacuations and heavy smoke continue to affect Northwestern Ontario. Urban centre representatives stressed that the activation does not mean the Lakehead is facing an immediate wildfire threat. There is currently no indication that residents of…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report 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…
News from Thunder Bay: With about 600Eabametoong First Nation members at the centre of another evacuationdue to northern Ontario wildfires, the public leaders are speaking out about the conditions that make First Nations more vulnerable to such crises. “The conditions in which they [First Nations] are dealing with, just in terms of air quality, are already poor — and there's…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report 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…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Many communities and areas in northwestern Ontario being evacuated over wildfire activity, and many more are being told to get ready for potential evacuations. As well, people are being encouraged to pack go bags, or urgent response kits they can take with them in case of an evacuation. On its website, the Canadian government advises people…