Month: July 2026

Thunder Bay residents are learning that 2026 Wildfire Update: 76 Active Fires Burning in Northwest Region THUNDER BAY — Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services reports 76 active wildland fires in Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region as of the evening of July 1, 2026. The July 1 update, issued at 18:25 CDT, confirms four latest fires by early evening, along…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Lakehead city Police service Service review has led to charges.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit began an probe following a call for service regarding a stolen vehicle.Further inquiry led to a stolen vehicle being located later that same day, and a suspect being identified.Officers with the public Oriented Response…

Thunder Bay, ON — The Thunder Bay Officers Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Initiative Support, kicked off 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…

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Northwest Fire Region Reports 72 Active Wildland Fires, Kasabonika Complex Remains Not Under Control THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 72 active wildland fires as of the early evening of June 30, with recent starts confirmed near Perrault Falls, Upsala and Kashabowie and significant fire activity continuing near Kasabonika Lake…

THUNDER BAY — The family of Jenna Ostberg says it remains deeply disappointed after the Special Investigations Unit released a corrigendum, or correction, to its Director’s Report into her death.. The family of Jenna Ostberg says it remains deeply disappointed after the Special Investigations Unit released a corrigendum, or correction, to its Director’s Report into her death.. The family of…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: Living & Lifestyle | Wellness, Home Resilience & Modern Living | Net News Ledger Thunder Bay grocery deals July 2-8: meat, produce, pantry and regional market savings By NNL Digital News Update. Living & Lifestyle | Wellness, Home Resilience & Modern Living | Net News Ledger Thunder Bay grocery deals July 2-8: meat, produce,…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Thunder Bay Officers Service Traffic Unit examination has resulted in a charge.On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a Thunder Bay Transit bus and a pedestrian in the George Street and May Street South area.The pedestrian was transported to a community hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The…

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 The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service (TBPS) is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the city’s south end This development has drawn attention from residents and community leaders across Thunder Bay, who continue to follow the situation closely.. The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service (TBPS) is investigating a motor vehicle collision…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: Authorities Service is asking for the public’s support locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. Authorities Service is asking for the public’s support locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. Authorities Service is asking…