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Thunder Bay, Ontario — The remote fly-in the neighborhood of Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is making preparations to evacuate vulnerable residents, as concern rises over numerous wildfires surrounding the residents. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern Ontario after dozens of emerging fires were sparked over the weekend. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning…

News from Thunder Bay: More than one in five people in northwestern Ontario’s Kenora and Rainy River districts face food insecurity, according to the latest report from the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Meanwhile, donations aren’t keeping up with rising demands at services such as the Dryden Food Bank. Here’s what’s being proposed to address the root causes. Meanwhile, donations aren’t…

A developing story from Thunder Bay: 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…

Thunder Bay, ON — Officers Seize Suspected Fentanyl and Firearm After Memorial Avenue Call THUNDER BAY — A northwestern Ontario hub Officers Service review 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. Officers say officers with the Primary Response Unit were called to a […] The…

News from Thunder Bay: June 29, 2026: Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather Focus — Orange Alert Issued as Tornado Watch Covers the Region THUNDER BAY – Dryden and Vermilion Bay are under an Orange Alert for a Tornado Watch this Monday, as conditions become favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, […] The Article Tornado…

Thunder Bay, Ontario — Weather Desk Alert: Orange Tornado Watch Issued for Fort Frances, Emo and Rainy River Fort Frances – Emo – Rainy River are under an Orange Watch – Tornado for Monday, June 29, 2026. The alert carries a high impact level and high forecast confidence, with conditions favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. At […]…

Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Six Thunder Bay youths are facing charges after officers responded to reports of individuals using bear spray in the Victoria Avenue East area late Sunday night.Thunder Bay Officers Service says officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched just before 9:30 p.m. on June 29, 2026.. on June 29, 2026.. Community members are…

THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police service Service Traffic Unit examination has resulted in a charge.On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a Lakehead 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 Traffic Unit and…

Thunder Bay, ON — the Lakehead city Officers Service is asking for the public’s facilitate locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m.. the Lakehead city Officers Service is asking for the public’s facilitate locating 15-year-old Jayla Devente, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m..…

Thunder Bay, Ontario — 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..…