News from Thunder Bay: The Thunder Bay Police Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Initiative Support, introduced April 20, consists of an officer paired with a social navigator who conduct foot patrols in the city of Thunder Bay north and south cores. The goal is to connect people to social services rather than lay…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The Thunder Bay Police Service is extending a pilot program aimed at addressing downtown safety concerns. Undertaking Support, initiated April 20, consists of an officer paired with a social navigator who conduct foot patrols in the municipality north and south cores. The goal is to connect people to social services rather than lay criminal charges against…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Copernicus reports record-low first-half biomass burning emissions, but wildfire risks remain THUNDER BAY — Climate News – Global emissions from biomass burning during the first half of 2026 were the lowest recorded for the period in the 24-year Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service fire-emissions dataset. The finding offers a positive global snapshot, but Copernicus warns…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Kenora OPP Issue Cottage Fire Safety Reminder After Two Island Fires KENORA — Kenora OPP are urging cottage owners and visitors to take fire safety seriously after officers responded to two recent cottage fires on Coney Island and Scotty’s Island. Police service say the start of cottage season brings more people back to seasonal…
THUNDER BAY — A Lakehead Police Service inquiry has led to the seizure of a revolver-style handgun, more than 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and more than $5,000 in cash. Authorities say officers with the Primary Response Unit were called to a business on Memorial Avenue on June 23, 2026, after receiving a call for service involving an individual who…
News from Thunder Bay: 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..…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: Fire Rescue crews prevented a serious early morning fire on High Street South from spreading to a nearby residence Thursday after an RV caught fire and flames extended to a garage.. Fire Rescue crews prevented a serious early morning fire on High Street South from spreading to a nearby residence Thursday after an RV…
THUNDER BAY — More than 70 per cent of street drugs recently tested in Thunder Bay, Ont., have contained the veterinary tranquillizer medetomidine. The city of Thunder Bay 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…
A developing story from Thunder Bay: A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit probe has resulted in a charge.On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a Thunder Bay Transit bus and a pedestrian in the George Street and May Street South area.The pedestrian was transported to a community hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The…
Thunder Bay residents are learning that 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…