Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that the northwestern Ontario hub – 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 Lakehead of Thunder Bay is at risk of…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: 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 types…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that Many communities and areas in northwestern Ontario being evacuated over wildfire activity, and many more are being told to get ready for potential evacuations. As well, people are being encouraged to pack go bags, or urgent situation kits they can take with them in case of an evacuation. On its website,…
News from Thunder Bay: Two the northwestern Ontario hub men have been charged with second-degree murder after authorities responding to a reported assault found a deceased person in the Cumming Street area late Saturday night. Thunder Bay Law enforcement Service officers were called to the area at about 11 p.m. on July officers shared members of the Primary Response Unit…
News from Thunder Bay: July 16, 2026– The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) in the Lakehead remainsVery High Risktoday as smoke from area wildfires continues to impact air quality in the urban centre. The suspension of non-critical Urban centre outdoor operations and programming will continue to protect the health and safety of both staff and participants. In addition to the…
Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be impacted by…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that News –TB26028209–Visible law enforcement presence expected on the northwestern Ontario hub’s south end A visible authorities 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.…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that As of Monday afternoon, there are 142 active wildfires in the northwest region, according to Ontario Forest Fires. The Pan Canadian Aerial Asset Program managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center have sent two Q400 airtankers and a birddog to assist in the region. However, these wildfires may still be…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing six charges following a authorities examination into an assault reported in the Villa Street and Cumberland Street North area on Canada Day. Thunder Bay Officers Service officers arrested Timothy Cambly on July 15 after an probe involving the Hate Crime Unit and several other…