Year: 2026

News from Thunder Bay: The federal government’s brand-new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians. The federal government’s brand-new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians. In Thunder Bay—Superior North riding alone, nearly 30,000 residents are receiving benefits, representing an immediate influx of approximately…

News from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Muslim Religious Association has formally withdrawn its proposal to purchase a portion of Juno Park on the city’s north side, following significant public pushback. The Thunder Bay Muslim Religious Association has formally withdrawn its proposal to purchase a portion of Juno Park on the city’s north side, following significant public pushback. The association…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont. Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora, Ont., says it’s working with regional hospital partners to catch up on surgeries that have been postponed due to last month’s flood. The hospital says planning for these procedures is underway, and that some surgeries…

Thunder Bay, Ontario — Kevin Mamakwa told his sister Julie Meekis he was going through withdrawal at the Thunder Bay Jail, an inquest jury heard Wednesday. Kevin Mamakwa told his sister Julie Meekis he was going through withdrawal at the Thunder Bay Jail, an inquest jury heard Wednesday. A coroner’s inquest into the death of the 27-year-old member of Kingfisher…

Thunder Bay, ON — The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont. The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been granted three more months of day parole in a community-based residential facility. The Parole Board of Canada made the decision Tuesday, according…

News from Thunder Bay: Four Charged After Authorities Execute Drug Search Warrant in Couchiching First Nation FORT FRANCES, Ont. Four Charged After Authorities Execute Drug Search Warrant in Couchiching First Nation FORT FRANCES, Ont. — Four people are facing charges after police service executed a drug search warrant in Couchiching First Nation and seized cocaine, money and property authorities allege…

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The the Lakehead city Law enforcement Service is currently investigating the discovery of a deceased person. The the Lakehead city Law enforcement Service is currently investigating the discovery of a deceased person. Human remains were located today in the Thunder Centre area.. The the Lakehead city Law enforcement Service is currently investigating the…

Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Thunder Bay Police service Service drug trafficking review has led to the seizure of illicit drugs and two firearms. A Thunder Bay Police service Service drug trafficking review has led to the seizure of illicit drugs and two firearms. The announcement reflects broader trends affecting Northwestern Ontario, where communities continue to adapt to…

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Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The federal government’s recent Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians. The federal government’s recent Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit has begun distribution, sending payments to approximately 12 million Canadians. In Thunder Bay—Superior North riding alone, nearly 30,000 residents are receiving benefits, representing an immediate…