Day: August 7, 2026

Thunder Bay, Ontario — As out-of-control wildfires continue to burn near Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek, Chief Wilfred King says he’s worried about the area members returning home prematurely. Also known as Gull Bay, the First Nation has been under a state of crisis since mid-July. However, as temperatures have dropped and forest fire hazards have lowered across the region, King worries…

The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Thunder Bay's long-awaited Costco store is a step closer to being constructed, with the company applying for a building permit. Here's what we know about the growth. Further details are expected to emerge as more information becomes available in the coming days.. Here's what we know about the growth. Community members…