A developing story from Thunder Bay: News– The Community of Thunder Bay recognizes that the rapidly evolving wildfire situation and the heavy smoke affecting our the region have caused concern for many residents. While conditions across the region remain serious,there is currently no indication that the Municipality of the city is at risk of evacuation. We continue to work closely…
THUNDER BAY — More than 70 per cent of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay, Ont., have contained the veterinary tranquillizer medetomidine. The urban center continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province at more than five times the average. Here’s how mobile drug-checking services are helping people who use drugs, front-line workers and urgent situation…
Thunder Bay, ON — Ontario’s officers watchdog has cleared three provincial law enforcement officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting death of a 39-year-old man north of Kenora. The man, identified by his family as Nash Prystie , died at a cabin on Ena Lake on March 9. Born in Winnipeg with strong ties to Kenora, he was an avid…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that residents are taking note of developments surrounding – northern ontario business. This story has sparked discussions among community leaders and local stakeholders, who continue to assess the broader implications for the region. Authorities are expected to provide additional information in the coming hours and days.. This story has sparked discussions among community leaders and…
News from Thunder Bay: Families and their fuzzy friends filled Vickers Park in Thunder Bay, Ont., for a day of fun and games on Tuesday. The CBC’s Marc Doucette caught up with some kids and parents to hear about their favourite parts of this citizens tradition. The CBC’s Marc Doucette caught up with some kids and parents to hear about…
Thunder Bay, ON — A public health researcher who focuses on Canada’s addictions crisis cites several factors for why opioid-related death rates are declining yet 911 calls have risen in Thunder Bay and other Ontario cities, some of the findings in a fresh CBC data analysis. The city of the northwestern Ontario hub continues to have the highest opioid-related death…
Thunder Bay, ON — Fire Rescue crews prevented a residential garage fire from spreading into the main living area of a home on Rosslyn Road on Monday afternoon. All occupants were able to get out safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.. All occupants were able to get out safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported..…
THUNDER BAY — Northwest Fire Region Reports 73 Active Wildland Fires, Four Emerging Starts Confirmed THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region is reporting 73 active wildland fires as of the early evening of July 7, with four brand-new fires confirmed across the region. Aviation, Forest Fire and Crisis Services says 13 fires are not under control, one […] The…
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Police Service is aware of social media posts and comments regarding a Canada Day assault that may have been racially motivated.The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating an assault that took place on Canada Day.Officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to reports of an assault that was taking place in the Villa Street…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The northwestern Ontario hub Police Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Effort Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.The pilot undertaking, being led by the Thunder Bay Police Service The public Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Critical event Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety…