A developing story from Thunder Bay: Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont.,burned down, another First Nations citizens in the region has also been ravaged by wildfire. Whitewater Lake First Nation is about 70 kilometres north of Armstrong and 250 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The Anishinaabe the area is considered a non-status First…
Thunder Bay, ON — There were 139 active wildland fires burning in northwestern Ontario as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Ontario Forest Fires. Of those, 45 were listed as not under control, five were being held, eight were under control and the rest were being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as the Lakehead region 36, remains out…
THUNDER BAY — The Lakehead of the northwestern Ontario hub has activated its Urgent situation Operations Centre as a precaution while wildfires, evacuations and heavy smoke continue to affect Northwestern Ontario. Municipality authorities stressed that the activation does not mean the regional capital is facing an immediate wildfire threat. There is currently no indication that residents of the Lakehead will…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that News –TB26028209–Visible officers presence expected on the regional capital’s south end A visible officers presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service officers responded to a call for service in the area on the evening of July 18, 2026. No further information is available at this…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that A wildfire support investment program started days ago by two Thunder Bay, Ont., organizations has already raised $25,000. The United Way of the Lakehead and Thunder Bay The region Foundation introduced the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire The public Support Investment program on Friday. The budgetary support will support those affected by the wildfires burning…
THUNDER BAY — News– The Lakehead 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 Lakehead of Thunder Bay is at risk of evacuation. We continue to work closely with crisis management…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Despite wildfire conditions improving in and around Thunder Bay, Ont., on Tuesday, there are many steps residents can still take to reduce their wildfire risk and the likelihood of negative impacts to their properties. Mark Shruiff, the fire chief for Neebing Crisis Services (NES), shared the number one cause of fire spread and…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Despite wildfire conditions improving in and around the Lakehead, Ont., on Tuesday, there are many steps residents can still take to reduce their wildfire risk and the likelihood of negative impacts to their properties. Mark Shruiff, the fire chief for Neebing Critical incident Services (NES), indicated the number one cause of fire spread and…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning 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. the regional capital Law enforcement Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an review involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that With weather conditions improving and fire behaviour slowing, residents of Upsala are returning home following a voluntary evacuation last week. "The weather has cooled. the humidity is up," confirmed Upsala fire chief Doug Kiezebrink. "Winds are maybe still a bit of a problem." Kiezebrink called the fire — Fort Frances 14,…