Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Despite wildfire conditions improving in and around Thunder Bay, Ont., on Tuesday, there are many steps residents can still take to reduce their wildfire risk and the likelihood of negative impacts to their properties. Mark Shruiff, the fire chief for Neebing Critical incident Services (NES), stated the number one cause of fire spread…
THUNDER BAY — There are 139 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires. Of these, 30 are listed as not under control. Here's what we know about how they're affecting communities across the region. This story continues to develop, and ThunderBay.Online will provide updates as new information is released.. Here's what we…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that News –TB26028209–Visible law enforcement presence expected on Thunder Bay’s south end A visible authorities presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Authorities 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…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — A 23-year-old Shuniah resident faces two Criminal Code charges following a Thunder Bay Law enforcement 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 surrounding area…
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…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Yolanda Sakanee says she wants to go home, but there's too much uncertainty in her First Nation, which declared a state of crisis last week due to northwestern Ontario’s wildfires. Sakanee is one of more than 130 evacuees from Neskantaga First Nation, a remote Ojibway the public about 440 kilometres northeast…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the regional capital – LIVING –Thunder Bay’s police-reported crime rate rose 18 per cent in 2025, giving statistical weight to apprehension already being expressed by residents, families, seniors, young people and regional businesses. From social media posts, to many neighbourhoods in the community, the evidence of problems is quite apparent. At the base…
Thunder Bay, ON — Two Thunder Bay men have been charged with second-degree murder after law enforcement responding to a reported assault found a deceased person in the Cumming Street area late Saturday night. Thunder Bay Officers Service officers were called to the area at about 11 p.m. on July authorities shared members of the Primary Response Unit found a…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Residents can expect a visible law enforcement presence in the Prince Arthur Boulevard area as the northwestern Ontario hub Law enforcement investigate an incident reported early Saturday morning. The inquiry is connected to occurrence number TB26028109. The northwestern Ontario hub Law enforcement Service stated the incident occurred during the early morning…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that July 24, 2026–TB26029085 –The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service (TBPS) is investigating a prisoner escape from the northwestern Ontario hub Correctional Centre. TBPS is seeking to locate the suspect: 65-year-old Anthony Patrick FRIZZELL. The Thunder Bay Officers Service is advising drivers on the northwestern Ontario hub’s south end and in the Highway 61…