The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that 133 active wildfires are burning in northwestern Ontario, with 30 listed as not under control, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Critical incident Services. The largest wildfire in the region, known as Thunder Bay 36, also remains out of control and spans more than 315,000 hectares.…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that A new program hopes to help northwestern Ontario's agri-food entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The Food Enterprises Advancement and SME Transformation, or FEAST, program will offer advice, access to equipment, educational opportunities, and financial assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector, such as home-based baking operations or makers of other…
Thunder Bay, ON — July 24, 2026–TB26029085 –The Lakehead Law enforcement Service (TBPS) is investigating a prisoner escape from the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. TBPS is seeking to locate the suspect: 65-year-old Anthony Patrick FRIZZELL. The Thunder Bay Authorities Service is advising drivers on Thunder Bay’s south end and in the Highway 61 area to not pick up any hitchhikers.…
THUNDER BAY — LIVING –Thunder Bay’s police-reported crime rate rose 18 per cent in 2025, giving statistical weight to worries already being expressed by residents, families, seniors, young people and area businesses. From social media posts, to many neighbourhoods in the urban centre, the evidence of problems is quite apparent. At the base of the problem it is often addiction.…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: A new program hopes to help northwestern Ontario's agri-food entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The Food Enterprises Advancement and SME Transformation, or FEAST, program will offer advice, access to equipment, educational opportunities, and financial assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector, such as home-based baking operations or makers of other food products. On…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — NEWS – July 21, 2026– Air quality conditions in Thunder Bay have improved significantly, allowing The Lakehead services and outdoor activities to continue operating normally while the Urban centre maintains its support for the ongoing regional wildfire response. The Air Quality Health Index is currently atLow-Riskconditions throughout the day, increasing to Moderate Risk tonight and into…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that 133 active wildfires are burning in northwestern Ontario, with 30 listed as not under control, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services. The largest wildfire in the region, known as the city 36, also remains out of control and spans more than 315,000 hectares.…
THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care held its eighth annual powwow on Thursday in Fort William First Nation, which neighbours Thunder Bay. The event helped bring people together as hundreds are displaced during Ontario's wildfire season. Zander Lapensee says powwows have changed his life — and amid a difficult wildfire season in northwestern Ontario, he hopes his dancing helps…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that A 23-year-old Shuniah resident faces two Criminal Code charges following a Thunder Bay Authorities Service examination into an alleged weapons incident on the city’s north side. Authorities say a person suffered minor injuries during the July 12 incident near Howe Street and Cumberland Street North. The accused was arrested after officers searched the…
Thunder Bay, ON — 131 active wildfires are burning in northwestern Ontario, with 30 listed as not under control, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires. The largest wildfire in the region, known as Thunder Bay 36, also remains out of control and spans more than 315,000 hectares. The Ministry of Natural Resources indicated the Thunder Bay–Ignace Districthas…