A developing story from Thunder Bay: Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for Thunder Bay 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…
A developing story 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…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that Northwest Fire Region Reports 74 Active Wildland Fires, Fort Frances 14 Grows to 1,510 Hectares THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 74 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 3, with fire crews responding to latest starts near Atikokan, Armstrong, Fort Frances and Beardmore. Aviation, Forest Fire and…
News from Thunder Bay: A Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service Primary Response Unit inquiry has resulted in aggravated assault charges This story continues to develop, and ThunderBay.Online will provide updates as new information is released by the relevant organizations and officials involved.. A Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service Primary Response Unit inquiry has resulted in aggravated assault charges This story…
THUNDER BAY — The remote fly-in residents of Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is making preparations to evacuate vulnerable residents, as concern rises over numerous wildfires surrounding the area. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern Ontario after dozens of latest fires were sparked over the weekend. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern…
THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police service Service Traffic Unit inquiry has resulted in a charge.On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a regional capital Transit bus and a pedestrian in the George Street and May Street South area.The pedestrian was transported to a neighborhood hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The Traffic Unit…
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Officers Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Campaign Support, introduced 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 criminal charges against them.…
Thunder Bay, ON — A popular summer tradition returns to one of the Lakehead’s most historic green spaces this July, as the Coalition for Waverley Park launches the 2026 Waverley Park Summer Concert Series.. A popular summer tradition returns to one of the Lakehead’s most historic green spaces this July, as the Coalition for Waverley Park launches the 2026 Waverley…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The regional capital Officers Service is advising the public about theft and robbery tactics seen in the municipality, along with some prevention tips.Distraction theftis a type of theft where the victim’s attention is diverted in order to steal valuables like a wallet or phone.Criminals will operate as individuals or in pairs, with one person distracting the…
THUNDER BAY — Law enforcement Service is asking for the public’s contribute to locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. Law enforcement Service is asking for the public’s contribute to locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. Law enforcement Service…