Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in Thunder Bay remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the community. The suspension of non-critical Community outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — A veterinary team from southern Ontario has driven up to the Lakehead region to provide care for cats and dogs displaced by the region’s wildfires. More than a dozen communities, including several First Nations in the northwest, are under evacuation this wildfire season. There are about 185 active wildfires across Ontario, according tothe latest numbers from…
Thunder Bay, ON — Two Thunder Bay men have been charged with second-degree murder after authorities responding to a reported assault found a deceased person in the Cumming Street area late Saturday night. Thunder Bay Authorities Service officers were called to the area at about 11 p.m. on July authorities confirmed members of the Primary Response Unit found a deceased…
THUNDER BAY — The Community of the city has activated its Crisis Operations Centre as a precaution while wildfires, evacuations and heavy smoke continue to affect Northwestern Ontario. Community spokespersons stressed that the activation does not mean Thunder Bay is facing an immediate wildfire threat. There is currently no indication that residents of the Lakehead will need to evacuate. Activating…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Ontario's wildland firefighters are facing "extremely challenging" conditions on the ground in northwestern Ontario, their union remarked. 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,…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Provincial animal welfare organizations are coming together to aid pets displaced amid wildfire evacuations across northwestern Ontario. Northern Reach Networkhas received hundreds of messages requesting support in its efforts to help communities in and around Thunder Bay, including remote communities being evacuated. Paul Bishop, a board member with the non-profit, remarked…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire crisis 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 spokespersons and Indigenous people evacuated from threatened and…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: 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 area improvement, but Environment Canada expects very poor air…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: News– The Municipality of Thunder Bay recognizes that the rapidly evolving wildfire situation and the heavy smoke affecting our the area have caused concern for many residents. While conditions across the region remain serious,there is currently no indication that the Community of the Lakehead region is at risk of evacuation. We continue to work…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: 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 impacted by a…