Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that Yolanda Sakanee says she wants to go home, but there's too much uncertainty in her First Nation, which declared a state of critical incident last week due to northwestern Ontario’s wildfires. Sakanee is one of more than 130 evacuees from Neskantaga First Nation, a remote Ojibway the public about 440 kilometres northeast of…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — News –TB26028209–Visible officers presence expected on Thunder Bay’s south end A visible authorities presence is expected in the Cumming Street area. the city Law enforcement 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…
Thunder Bay, Ontario — A wildfire support budgetary support started days ago by two the Lakehead region, Ont., organizations has already raised $25,000. The United Way of the Lakehead and Thunder Bay Local residents Foundation unveiled the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Local residents Support Financial allocation on Friday. The investment program will support those affected by the wildfires burning across northwestern…
THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care held its eighth annual powwow on Thursday in Fort William First Nation, which neighbours Thunder Bay. The event helped bring people together as hundreds are displaced during Ontario's wildfire season. Zander Lapensee says powwows have changed his life — and amid a difficult wildfire season in northwestern Ontario, he hopes his dancing helps…
Thunder Bay, ON — There are 139 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, with 30 listed as not under control, according to the latest update from theMinistry of Natural Resources. The ministry alsoreported on Thursdaythat pressure has seemed to have eased a bit, noting how "minimal fire behaviour has been observed in recent days." A newevacuation alertwas issued on Friday…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that There are 139 active wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario, with 30 listed as not under control, according to the latest update from theMinistry of Natural Resources. The ministry alsoreported on Thursdaythat pressure has seemed to have eased a bit, noting how "minimal fire behaviour has been observed in recent days." A…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that moved sharply against the national trend in 2025, recording an 18 per cent boost in its police-reported crime rate while Canada’s overall rate declined. For many in the municipality that does not come as a surprise. Crime is on the upswing, and often to many people the Thunder Bay Authorities are overwhelmed at…
The northwestern Ontario community is abuzz with news that 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 Lakehead maintains its support for the ongoing regional wildfire response. The Air Quality Health Index is currently atLow-Riskconditions throughout the day, increasing to Moderate…
Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that July 24, 2026–TB26029085 –The Thunder Bay Officers Service (TBPS) is investigating a prisoner escape from the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. TBPS is seeking to locate the suspect: 65-year-old Anthony Patrick FRIZZELL. The Lakehead region Officers Service is advising drivers on Thunder Bay’s south end and in the Highway 61 area to not pick…
Thunder Bay, ON — With many wildfire evacuees currently living in hotels in large cities with limited resources for prolonged periods, regional health service providers are advocating for greater support for the health of those who have been displaced from their homes. Janet Gordon is the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority’s vice president of the area health. She stated…