Thunder Bay, Ontario — The federal government has proclaimed Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is possibly being listed as a undertaking of national interest, which means the construction timeline for the $26-billion program could be accelerated under the Building Canada Act. The news is being welcomed by some leaders, who say the program is…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: The family of Jenna Ostberg says it remains deeply disappointed after the Special Investigations Unit released a corrigendum, or correction, to its Director’s Report into her death.. The family of Jenna Ostberg says it remains deeply disappointed after the Special Investigations Unit released a corrigendum, or correction, to its Director’s Report into her death..…
News from Thunder Bay: The Lakehead Police service Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Program Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.The pilot campaign, being led by the Thunder Bay Police service Service Citizens Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Critical incident Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety in the city’s downtown…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — the northwestern Ontario hub 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…
THUNDER BAY — Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for Thunder Bay and much of northwestern Ontario on June 29. Dorion, Ear Falls, Kakabeka Falls, Red Lake, Savant Lake, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Upsala were among areas under severe thunderstorm watches. These watches indicate the potential for storms capable of producing wind gusts of 90 to 110…
News from Thunder Bay: News Thunder Bay News – Regional News & Headlines | Net News Ledger Thunder Bay law enforcement seek aid locating missing 15-year-old Jayla Devente By James Murray. News Thunder Bay News – Regional News & Headlines | Net News Ledger Thunder Bay law enforcement seek aid locating missing 15-year-old Jayla Devente By James Murray. News Thunder…
Thunder Bay, ON — Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with “predominantly negative” feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocratic,” documents obtained by CBC News reveal. Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with “predominantly…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the city 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,…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that 2026 Wildfire Update: 76 Active Fires Burning in Northwest Region THUNDER BAY — Aviation, Forest Fire and Urgent response Services reports 76 active wildland fires in Ontario’s Northwest Fire Region as of the evening of July 1, 2026. The July 1 update, issued at 18:25 CDT, confirms four latest fires by early evening, along…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Lakehead city Police service Service review has led to charges.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit began an probe following a call for service regarding a stolen vehicle.Further inquiry led to a stolen vehicle being located later that same day, and a suspect being identified.Officers with the public Oriented Response…