Year: 2026

Thunder Bay, ON — A wildfire support investment program started days ago by two Thunder Bay, Ont., organizations has already raised $25,000. The United Way of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Citizens Foundation initiated the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire The area Support Budgetary support on Friday. The investment program will support those affected by the wildfires burning across northwestern Ontario. On…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: First Nation chiefs from northwestern Ontario are calling for a public inquiry into the provincial government’s response to the region's wildfires, which have resulted in more than a dozen evacuations. At a media conference hosted by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) at the Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, Gull…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: News– The Municipality of the Lakehead recognizes that the rapidly evolving wildfire situation and the heavy smoke affecting our the public have caused concern for many residents. While conditions across the region remain serious,there is currently no indication that the Lakehead of Thunder Bay is at risk of evacuation. We continue to work closely…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: With weather conditions improving and fire behaviour slowing, residents of Upsala are returning home following a voluntary evacuation last week. "The weather has cooled. the humidity is up," declared Upsala fire chief Doug Kiezebrink. "Winds are maybe still a bit of a problem." Kiezebrink called the fire — Fort Frances 14, which at one…

Thunder Bay, ON — A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a officers review into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. the northwestern Ontario hub Officers Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other specialized units. Officers…

Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Two Thunder Bay men have been charged with second-degree murder after officers 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 officers noted members of the Primary Response Unit…

Thunder Bay, ON — There were 146 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario as of Tuesday night, according to Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services. Of these, 53 are listed as not under control, five are being held, seven are under control, and the rest are being observed. The largest wildfire in the region, known as Thunder Bay…

THUNDER BAY — With weather conditions improving and fire behaviour slowing, residents of Upsala are returning home following a voluntary evacuation last week. "The weather has cooled. the humidity is up," advised Upsala fire chief Doug Kiezebrink. "Winds are maybe still a bit of a problem." Kiezebrink called the fire — Fort Frances 14, which at one point was burning…

THUNDER BAY — July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in Thunder Bay remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the community. The suspension of non-critical Community outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to the temporary measures revealed…

News from Thunder Bay: Provincial animal welfare organizations are coming together to aid pets displaced amid wildfire evacuations across northwestern Ontario. Northern Reach Networkhas received hundreds of messages requesting support in its efforts to help communities in and around the city, including remote communities being evacuated. Paul Bishop, a board member with the non-profit, indicated the network was currently “flooded”…