Local authorities in Thunder Bay report 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 of Thunder…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Northwestern Ontario’s wildfire critical incident remains the leading regional story Thursday as thousands of evacuees remain away from home and governments prepare for continued fire activity. Internationally, attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea are pushing crude prices toward US$100 a barrel. Nationally, Canada faces prolonged uncertainty over continental trade, while new crime data and…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — With many wildfire evacuees currently living in hotels in large cities with limited resources for prolonged periods, regional health service providers are advocating for greater support for the health of those who have been displaced from their homes. Janet Gordon is the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority’s vice president of the area health. She advised…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that A 23-year-old Shuniah resident faces two Criminal Code charges following a Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service inquiry 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…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Residents can expect a visible authorities presence in the Prince Arthur Boulevard area as Thunder Bay Law enforcement investigate an incident reported early Saturday morning. The examination is connected to occurrence number TB26028109. The Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service remarked the incident occurred during the early morning hours of July 18, 2026. Officers are expected to…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that News –TB26028209–Visible officers presence expected on the city’s south end A visible officers presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Law enforcement 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.…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 41 are listed as not under control, five are being held, nine are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the…
THUNDER BAY — With many wildfire evacuees currently living in hotels in large cities with limited resources for prolonged periods, regional health service providers are advocating for greater support for the health of those who have been displaced from their homes. Janet Gordon is the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority’s vice president of the area health. She shared host…
THUNDER BAY — A wildfire support financial allocation started days ago by two the regional capital, Ont., organizations has already raised $25,000. The United Way of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay The area Foundation unveiled the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire The region Support Financial allocation on Friday. The investment program will support those affected by the wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario.…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that There are 145 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires, one fewer than reported on Tuesday night. Of these, 41 are listed as not under control, five are being held, nine are under control and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the…