Year: 2026

News from Thunder Bay: Your Home for Thunder Bay News, Indigenous Perspectives, and Northern Ontario Headlines The announcement reflects broader trends affecting Northwestern Ontario, where communities continue to adapt to changing circumstances and evolving needs.. Your Home for Thunder Bay News, Indigenous Perspectives, and Northern Ontario Headlines The announcement reflects broader trends affecting Northwestern Ontario, where communities continue to adapt…

Thunder Bay, Ontario — The Thunder Bay Police service 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…

THUNDER BAY — Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for Thunder Bay and much of northwestern Ontario on June 29. Dorion, Ear Falls, Kakabeka Falls, Red Lake, Savant Lake, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Upsala were among areas under severe thunderstorm watches. These watches indicate the potential for storms capable of producing wind gusts of 90 to 110…

Thunder Bay, ON — Many residents are likely looking forward to a weekend of free, family-friendly events after Canada Day in Thunder Bay, Ont. For those interested in getting out in the area, there are a few options in and around the district from July 3 to 5, including, but not limited to, art gallery events and Classic Days in…

Thunder Bay, ON — Kasabonika Lake First Nation in Northwestern Ontario has paused further evacuations of its most vulnerable members, as a cluster of five wildfires surrounding the remote citizens has stabilized for the time being. The Oji-Cree First Nation declared a state of emergency over the weekend due to escalating wildfire activity. The first wave of evacuees were flown…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: Police service in Thunder Bay have charged six young people between the ages of 14 and 17 with assault following bear spray attacks that sent one victim to hospital. Officers responded to the Victoria Avenue East area just before 9:30 p. on June 29 after receiving reports of individuals using bear spray. When they…

Thunder Bay, ON — The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) has been allocated $39 million from the federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading community facilities. Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu made the announcement at the Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay on Tuesday. The facility was…

THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Officers Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Undertaking 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, Ontario — The Federal Economic Evolution Agency for Northern Ontario (Fed Nor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund to support northern Ontario communities in building, repairing and upgrading area facilities. The Federal Economic Evolution Agency for Northern Ontario (Fed Nor) is being allocated $39 million from the federal government’s Build Communities…

News from Thunder Bay: grocery deals July 2 to 8: best buys, stock-up picks and regional food savings THUNDER BAY — The best grocery value in the regional capital this week is in summer produce, pork, basic pantry items, bread, rice, frozen meal helpers and select local-food options. Shoppers should watch membership pricing, app-only offers and quantity limits, […] The…