A developing story from Thunder Bay: Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont.,burned down, another First Nations the public 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 citizens is considered a non-status First…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Asnew wildfiresare discovered in northwestern Ontario during a week of devastation, evacuations have begun for members of Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in the region over 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The First Nation confirmed on social media that transporting people from the region began on Saturday, with seven flights carrying roughly 460…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Asnew wildfiresare discovered in northwestern Ontario during a week of devastation, evacuations have begun for members of Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in the area over 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. The First Nation confirmed on social media that transporting people from the region began on Saturday, with seven flights carrying…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Nearly a dozen communities across northern Ontario are currently under an orange air quality warning, say provincial authorities. According to the provincial government, air quality warnings are jointly issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Under the alert program, there are two…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Nearly a dozen communities across northern Ontario are currently under an orange air quality warning, say provincial authorities. According to the provincial government, air quality warnings are jointly issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Under the alert program, there…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a officers probe into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. the Lakehead Officers Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other specialized units. Law enforcement say…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning 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, indicated the network…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the northwestern Ontario hub – News– The Community 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…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Nearly a dozen communities across northern Ontario are currently under an orange air quality warning, say provincial authorities. According to the provincial government, air quality warnings are jointly issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Under the alert program, there are two types…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Many communities and areas in northwestern Ontario being evacuated over wildfire activity, and many more are being told to get ready for potential evacuations. As well, people are being encouraged to pack go bags, or urgent situation kits they can take with them in case of an evacuation. On its website,…