THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General has confirmed that an inmate died at the Thunder Bay Jail on July 1, with the matter now subject to multiple investigations. The death comes just weeks after First Nation leaders called for the aging facility to be shut down over ongoing safety concerns related to overcrowding, understaffing, and infrastructure challenges…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: A Thunder Bay Police Service review has led to the seizure of a revolver-style handgun, more than 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and more than $5,000 in cash. Authorities say officers with the Primary Response Unit were called to a business on Memorial Avenue on June 23, 2026, after receiving a call for service…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Traditional banks have long been the default home for serious private capital. That default is now being questioned by a growing number of high-net-worth investors. Prime Lake Capital is one of the platforms built for investors who have made that reassessment. This article looks at what traditional banks were actually built to do,…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Canada’s remarkable run at the 2026 global soccer tournament came to an end this weekend, but there is still plenty for supporters to celebrate. The men’s national team reached latest heights on the international stage, giving fans across the country a tournament they will remember for years to come. The campaign ended after a…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Details continue to emerge related to summer nights at the fair; canadian lakehead exhibition returns to thunder bay in august, a topic of growing interest in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario. Local officials and community organizations are working to keep the public informed as the situation evolves. ThunderBay.Online will continue to monitor this…
Thunder Bay, ON — Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for the city 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…
Thunder Bay, ON — Northwest Region Reports 74 Active Wildland Fires as July 6 Update Shows Emerging Starts THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services is reporting 74 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region as of the evening of Monday, July 6, 2026, with several major fires continuing to demand crews, aircraft and urgent response…
News from Thunder Bay: Details continue to emerge related to – northern ontario business, a topic of growing interest in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario. Local officials and community organizations are working to keep the public informed as the situation evolves. ThunderBay.Online will continue to monitor this story and provide updates as new information becomes available.. Local officials and…
THUNDER BAY — A planned science centre to be built on Thunder Bay’s waterfront by Science North has been delayed, with officials saying the project will take longer to advance than originally anticipated. The building had been planned for a location near the partially-constructed new waterfront art gallery, which was itself recently paused. Construction on the science centre was initially…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that The Thunder Bay Police Service is aware of social media posts and comments regarding a Canada Day assault that may have been racially motivated.The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating an assault that took place on Canada Day.Officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to reports of an assault that was taking place in…