Thunder Bay, Ontario — SHUNIAH — Thunder Bay OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving multiple motorcycles on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527. Officers say officers with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Authorities and critical incident medical services responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. As a result of the collision,…
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…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the city – NEWS – July 21, 2026– Air quality conditions in Thunder Bay have improved significantly, allowing The Lakehead services and outdoor activities to continue operating normally while the Municipality maintains its support for the ongoing regional wildfire response. The Air Quality Health Index is currently atLow-Riskconditions throughout the day, increasing to…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Less than a week after Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, north of the Lakehead, Ont.,burned down, another First Nations local residents in the region has also been ravaged by wildfire. Whitewater Lake First Nation is about 70 kilometres north of Armstrong and 250 kilometres north of the city. The Anishinaabe the area is considered a non-status…
News from Thunder Bay: Residents can expect a visible law enforcement 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 Authorities Service remarked the incident occurred during the early morning hours of July 18, 2026. Officers are expected to…
THUNDER BAY — News –TB26028209–Visible authorities presence expected on Thunder Bay’s south end A visible officers presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. Thunder Bay Authorities 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. Updates will be provided as they become…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that Nearly a dozen communities across northern Ontario are currently under an orange air quality warning, say provincial authorities. According to the provincial government, air quality warnings are jointly issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Under the alert program, there are two…
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…