Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that With weather conditions improving and fire behaviour slowing, residents of Upsala are returning home following a voluntary evacuation last week. "The weather has cooled. the humidity is up," indicated Upsala fire chief Doug Kiezebrink. "Winds are maybe still a bit of a problem." Kiezebrink called the fire — Fort Frances 14, which at…
THUNDER BAY — There are 130 active wildfires across northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent situation Services (AFFES) issued Saturday evening. Of these, 27 are not under control, five are being held, seven are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as the Lakehead…
Thunder Bay, ON — There are 130 active wildfires across northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent situation Services (AFFES) issued Saturday evening. Of these, 27 are not under control, five are being held, seven are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as Thunder…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that There are 130 active wildfires across northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Crisis Services (AFFES) issued Saturday evening. Of these, 27 are not under control, five are being held, seven are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that With many wildfire evacuees currently living in hotels in large cities with limited resources for prolonged periods, regional health service providers are advocating for greater support for the health of those who have been displaced from their homes. Janet Gordon is the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority’s vice president of citizens health.…
Thunder Bay, ON — News –TB26028209–Visible officers presence expected on the Lakehead region’s south end A visible law enforcement presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service officers responded to a call for service in the area on the evening of July 18, 2026. No further information is available at this time. Updates will be…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: First Nation chiefs from northwestern Ontario are calling for a public inquiry into the provincial government’s response to the region's wildfires, which have resulted in more than a dozen evacuations. At a media conference hosted by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) at the Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, Gull…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire urgent response 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…
Thunder Bay, ON — the regional capital moved sharply against the national trend in 2025, recording an 18 per cent growth in its police-reported crime rate while Canada’s overall rate declined. For many in the urban centre that does not come as a surprise. Crime is on the upswing, and often to many people the Thunder Bay Law enforcement are…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire crisis remains the leading regional story Thursday as thousands of evacuees remain away from home and governments prepare for continued fire activity. Internationally, attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea are pushing crude prices toward US$100 a barrel. Nationally, Canada faces prolonged uncertainty over continental trade, while new crime data…