THUNDER BAY — The remote fly-in residents of Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is making preparations to evacuate vulnerable residents, as concern rises over numerous wildfires surrounding the area. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern Ontario after dozens of latest fires were sparked over the weekend. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern…
THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police service Service Traffic Unit inquiry has resulted in a charge.On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a regional capital Transit bus and a pedestrian in the George Street and May Street South area.The pedestrian was transported to a neighborhood hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The Traffic Unit…
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Officers Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Campaign Support, introduced 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 against them.…
Thunder Bay, ON — A popular summer tradition returns to one of the Lakehead’s most historic green spaces this July, as the Coalition for Waverley Park launches the 2026 Waverley Park Summer Concert Series.. A popular summer tradition returns to one of the Lakehead’s most historic green spaces this July, as the Coalition for Waverley Park launches the 2026 Waverley…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The regional capital Officers Service is advising the public about theft and robbery tactics seen in the municipality, along with some prevention tips.Distraction theftis a type of theft where the victim’s attention is diverted in order to steal valuables like a wallet or phone.Criminals will operate as individuals or in pairs, with one person distracting the…
THUNDER BAY — Law enforcement Service is asking for the public’s contribute to locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. Law enforcement Service is asking for the public’s contribute to locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. Law enforcement Service…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: CBC’s Amy Hadley stopped by the Neebing river weir in Thunder Bay Ont., to chat with Michelle Willows of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority about their adult sea lamprey trapping program. CBC’s Amy Hadley stopped by the Neebing river weir in Thunder Bay Ont., to chat with Michelle Willows of the Lakehead Region Conservation…
News from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service has received a report from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) regarding an unknown individual or individuals who are contacting members of the public and potential vendors regarding participation in the CLE Annual Family Fair.The fraudsters are claiming they represent the CLE.They are requesting that interested businesses complete application forms, provide…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: It’s our favourite time of the year at CBC the Lakehead: Show Us Your Fish! We want to see your fish, big or small. Email your fishing photos to thunderbay@cbc.ca or text them to 807-355-9681 and you might just win a rod and reel. Email your fishing photos to thunderbay@cbc.ca or text them to…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Northwest Fire Region Reports 74 Active Wildland Fires, Fort Frances 14 Grows to 1,510 Hectares THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 74 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 3, with fire crews responding to recent starts near Atikokan, Armstrong, Fort Frances and Beardmore. Aviation, Forest Fire and…